Sandwell tram disruption continues with no services between Black Lake and West Bromwich

Sandwell tram disruption is continuing this morning

Tram services are facing further disruption in Sandwell due to a broken down tram.

There are no services between Black Lake and West Bromwich Central this morning (Thursday, May 28). West Midlands Metro said trams are operating between Black Lake and Wolverhampton St Georges as well as Wolverhampton Station, and between West Bromwich and Edgbaston Village.

Passengers travelling between West Bromwich and Black Lake can use their tickets on 74 and 79 bus services, National Express West Midlands has confirmed.

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Broken-down tram at Dartmouth Street tram stop | Photo: James Vukmirovic/Iconic Media

Trams were cancelled between Black Lake and West Bromwich Central on Wednesday evening due to what West Midlands Metro called a “police incident”. A broken-down tram was seen at the Dartmouth Street stop.

Emergency services and West Midlands Metro have been contacted for further comment.

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