Wolverhampton tram line partially reopened
Part of the tram line into Wolverhampton has reopened after three months of being out of action.
Trams are now running up to The Royal, where a new crossover track has been installed to allow trams to turn back as part of a £4.5million upgrade.
The stop was originally due to re-open in November.
But bosses at transport authority Centro, which is led by chief executive Geoff Inskip, says there is still no date for when trams will return to Wolverhampton city centre where the discovery of an old abandoned mine shaft has hit work, causing more delays.
Centro spokesman Mark Langford said: "After testing on Monday morning the tram started taking passengers later that afternoon meaning it reopened as planned.
"We are still unable to confirm when the rest of the line to St George's in the city centre will reopen because we have to work out how we deal with the mine shaft. We have also encountered other problems such as unmarked utility pipes which have held up work."
The mine was discovered as workmen dug into the ground to prepare foundations for the new track.
Work between Priestfield and St George's started in September and was due to last 12 weeks.
The abandoned mine shaft is beneath a section of the Midland Metro line near The Royal stop, on the A41 Bilston Road.
The work to replace the rails offer a smoother and quieter ride.
The major advantage of the crossover track means trams can turn around at if there is a problem with the ring road or the route at St George's.
