Trams cracked again as West Midlands Metro cancels services 'until further notice'
Cracks have once again been found in the trams that operate between Wolverhampton and Birmingham.
The West Midlands Metro service was suspended on Saturday morning, and remained out of action on Sunday, before the operator confirmed on Sunday morning that all services have been cancelled "until further notice".
However bosses have now confirmed that new bodywork cracks have been discovered.
In a statement West Midlands Metro said: "Following the identification of new bodywork cracks on our older trams, West Midlands Metro has taken the difficult decision to temporarily suspend services so detailed inspections can be undertaken by the manufacturer.
"We want to ensure we have a network that is reliable and safe for everyone and we understand first-hand the impact the suspension of services will have on our customers’ daily lives. These precautionary inspections will greatly reduce the number of trams available for operation which is why we have had to take the decision to suspend the service.
"We understand the frustration many people will feel at this latest interruption and sincerely apologise for any inconvenience it may cause."
In a leaked email to staff, bosses have said the cracks have been found in the bodywork of some of its 2G trams.
