| West Midlands Metro | |
|---|---|
 Urbos 3 tram in West Midlands Metro livery | |
| Overview | |
| Owner | Transport for West Midlands |
| Area served | Birmingham, Sandwell, Wolverhampton, Dudley |
| Locale | West Midlands county |
| Transit type | Tram/Light rail |
| Number of lines | 2 (partial completion of line 2) (2 under construction) |
| Number of stations | 35 (+17 under construction) |
| Annual ridership | 8.8 million (2024/25) 6% |
| Headquarters | Potters Lane, Wednesbury |
| Website | https://www.westmidlandsmetro.com/ |
| Operation | |
| Began operation | 30 May 1999 |
| Operator(s) | Midland Metro Limited |
| Number of vehicles | 42 Urbos 3 |
| Technical | |
| System length | 14.9 miles (24.0 km) |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in) standard gauge |
| Electrification | Overhead line (750 V DC) |
| Top speed | 70 km/h (43 mph) |
The West Midlands Metro is a light rail system in the West Midlands county in England. It currently runs between Wolverhampton and Birmingham. It runs on a mixture of former railway lines and on-street running. It opened on 30 May 1999 and is owned by Transport for West Midlands.
There are 35 stations on the system with 14.9 miles (24.0 km) of track. It currently consists of a single route, Line 1, which operates between Wolverhampton and Birmingham through the towns of Bilston, Wednesbury and West Bromwich. A second line is being built to open in late 2026, operating between Wednesbury and Dudley.