Disruption for Black Country tram passengers due to overhead line failure

West Midlands Metro said tickets are accepted on National Express West Midlands buses and West Midlands Railway services.

Trams run normally between Black Lake and Wolverhampton Station and between West Bromwich Central and Edgbaston Village.

West Midlands Metro posted on social media this morning: “Due to overhead line damage on Dudley Street, trams are unable to run between Black Lake and West Bromwich Central.

“Trams are running as normal between Black Lake and Wolverhampton Station and between West Bromwich Central and Edgbaston Village.

“Taking tickets on the @nxwestmidlands 79 bus between Wednesbury and West Bromwich.

“Also on the @WestMidRailway between Wolverhampton and Birmingham.”