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Brierley Hill / Merry Hill, Dudley borough·Under wayRail
West Midlands Metro, Wednesbury to Brierley Hill Extension
- StagePhase 1 testing and commissioning under way; Phase 2 under construction (since spring 2025)
- Next milestonePhase 2 opening to passengers expected 2028
- Last checked1 November 2026
What has changed on this project, and when
- Next milestone: Phase 2 opening to passengers expected 20282 November 2026 · previously: Phase 2 opening to Brierley Hill projected 2028
- Stage: Phase 1 testing and commissioning under way; Phase 2 under construction (since spring 2025)2 November 2026 · previously: Phase 1 testing/commissioning; Phase 2 in active construction
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