Metro passengers warned of possible delays due to effects of hot weather across West Midlands

Trams are running at slower speeds due to hot weather affecting the rails.

Tram passengers across the West Midlands are being warned to expect delays due to the effects of the hot weather.

West Midlands Metro have said that while all services are currently running, it has warned that due to high rail temperatures, some services might be delayed due to a speed restriction.

A spokesman for West Midlands Metro said: “Trams are operating between Wolverhampton Station & Edgbaston Village.

“Trams are also operating between Wolverhampton St George's & Edgbaston Village via Millennium Point.

“Due to high rail temperatures, trams are running with a speed restriction. Some services may be delayed.”

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