The much vaunted line will run from the city centre to the Sports Quarter, then later go on to Heartlands Hospital, Birmingham Airport, the NEC and the HS2 interchange at Arden Cross
19:56, 04 Jun 2025Updated 19:57, 04 Jun 2025
Illustration showing a future tram line running along Bordesley Green East Road past Heartlands Hospital (Image: Midland Metro Alliance)
There has been a mostly positive reaction after it was announced the region would be getting millions to fund a new tram line linking the new Birmingham City Football Ground and Sports Quarter in Bordesley Green.
Brummies, not only Blues fans, welcomed news of the mega investment in terms of jobs, prosperity and regeneration promising “make it a great experience and we’ll fill it”.
A new £2.4 billion treasure chest for the region will fund vital transport projects over five years. Part of it – an estimated £3-400 million – will pay for a new Metro tram line to the former Wheels site.
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The announcement today, Wednesday June 4, by Chancellor Rachel Reeves marks the successful conclusion of months of intense lobbying by Mayor Parker and Knighthead frontman Tom Wagner.
The American had warned it would be ‘criminal’ if public money was not used to fund the transport infrastructure he said was vital to unlock the £3 billion investment.
Mayor of the West Midlands Richard Parker (left) and Chairman of Birmingham City Football Club Tom Wagner(Image: PA)
After the news broke, BirminghamLive readers had their say on the plans.
Hugh White said: “Best thing that could happen to Birmingham. Benefit everyone. Jobs galore.”
Dave said: “Wow, not often we get some genuine good news for our city here but this is a exactly what we need.
“The east of the city has been completely forgotten and the transport system in general in Birmingham is a national problem.
“The only drawback is we are probably going to have to suffer another 10 years of tramworks.”
2_alltheyoungdudes wrote: “This is great news for ALL of Birmingham.
“It’s not going to be just a football ground and will create a lot of jobs/revenue which has to be beneficial for all of the City.
“Aston village are you listening. .The future is BLUE. KRO.”
June 1949 wrote: “Not a blues supporter but can’t see why anyone would think this is anything but positive for our city or perhaps they’d prefer the money going to London.”
Faillte said: “Yet no news on a timeline for its completion…. WHY?
“Good news on the funding for it, but it’s still 10 years away from completion.”
Rg48 said: “Exactly we need new generations supporting midlands clubs and not looking north or south.
“Build it, make it a great experience and we’ll fill it.”