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Trams stopped after bus breaks down on track in Wolverhampton

Commuters were warned to allow extra time for travel after a bus became trapped on a tram track.

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Commuters were warned to expect delays after a bus broke down on a tram line

West Midlands Metro warned all tram travellers to consider alternative forms of travel after a bus broke down on the tram line on Broad Street, Wolverhampton.

Due to the blockage, trams were unable to run between the Library at Centenary Square and Edgbaston Village.

On X, West Midlands Metro said: "Due to a broken down bus on Broad Street, trams are unable to run between between Library at Centenary Square and Edgbaston Village.

"Trams are operating between Wolverhampton Station and Library only."

The incident was first reported at around 9.01am this morning, with commuters being warned to expect travel delays while the bus was removed.

The incident was announced as cleared at 11.22am, with trams resuming their regular lines of travel.

On X, West Midlands Metro said: "Trams are operating between Wolverhampton Station and Edgbaston Village.

"There may be some delays while our service is reformed. Thank you for your patience."