Engineers on scene of tram disruption in Sandwell after 'incident'
Ticket acceptance for tram users is available on National Express West Midlands services.
Tram services are facing disruption in Sandwell due to a broken down tram.
West Midlands Metro said “there will be no services between Black Lake and West Bromwich Central” following an incident.
However, noted that “trams are operating between Wolverhampton and Black Lake. Trams are operating between West Bromwich Central and Birmingham.”
The initial tweet from West Midlands Metro noted the disruption was caused by a ‘police incident’ but when Express & Star reporter James Vukmirovic headed to the scene he found a broken down tram at Dartmouth Street Tram stop.
The public transport provider has told customers that the disruption is likely to continue until after the end of service. In a post on X, they said: “Due to a broken down tram there will be no services between Black Lake and West Bromwich Central. Due to the damage to the tram, this is likely to be until after end of service. “
Passengers travelling between West Bromwich and Black Lake can use their tickets on 74 and 79 bus services, National Express West Midlands has confirmed.
Emergency services were contacted for comment following the initial tweet of a police incident.
West Midlands Metro have been contacted for further comment on the disruption.