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Trams return to city centre streets after 62 years

The first stage of the Metro extension takes trams from Snow Hill to Bull Street.

6 December 2015 Source: Wikipedia

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It was the Queen's first visit to New Street, and she took a ride on one of the new trams.

19 November 2015 Source: Network Rail

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The "depressing underground bunker" gives way to a light-filled atrium, with John Lewis opening above.

20 September 2015 Source: Wikipedia

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The Spanish-built trams will replace the original fleet and run through the city centre when the extension opens.

5 September 2014 Source: Wikipedia

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Up to 1,500 jobs will be based in the city, and a new company will lead the Curzon regeneration.

21 July 2014 Source: GOV.UK

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The hard shoulder between Spaghetti Junction and Great Barr will open as a running lane from 1 March.

20 February 2014 Source: GOV.UK

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The £40m extension will open up direct flights to China, Brazil and the west coast of the USA.

23 January 2014 Source: GOV.UK

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Construction could begin in 2016 or 2017, with trains running from Curzon Street in 2026.

25 November 2013 Source: GOV.UK

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Junctions from the M6 to Tyburn Road will be widened and signalled to ease congestion.

24 October 2013 Source: GOV.UK

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The old 1960s concourse has closed so it can be rebuilt as the second half of the new space.

28 April 2013 Source: Wikipedia