West Midlands Metro services suspended in Wolverhampton after tram strikes object on Bilston Road
The disruption has halted all tram services between Wolverhampton and Priestfield
Metro services have been partially suspended this morning after a tram struck an object on Bilston Road.
The disruption has halted all tram services between Wolverhampton and Priestfield, with services only currently running between Priestfield and Edgbaston Village.
West Midlands Metro first reported the incident at around 10.26am on Tuesday (July 7) confirming that no trams were running on the affected section of the line. An update issued five minutes later said the disruption was ongoing.
Passengers travelling between Wolverhampton and Priestfield can use National Express West Midlands service 79 buses, with Metro tickets and passes being accepted on the route while the disruption continues.
West Midlands Metro has apologised for the inconvenience and has advised passengers to check for further updates before travelling.
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