Midland Metro Expansion
Transforming urban transport
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Client Transport for West Midlands
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Location West Midlands
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Sector Infrastructure
Services
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Project and programme delivery
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Project controls
Transport for West Midlands is expanding the Midland Metro through a multi-phase, £1 billion programme of new routes, depot upgrades and fleet improvements.
We have supported TfWM for more than 15 years, placing embedded project managers in key leadership and specialist roles across the Midland Metro expansion.
Embedded project management expertise
Working as part of the client team, we offered practical, day-to-day support shaped around TfWM’s systems, processes and long-term goals.
Our work has helped deliver major elements of TfWM’s investment in the network – from the Birmingham City Centre and Wolverhampton City Centre extensions to the Birmingham Eastside and Wednesbury–Brierley Hill routes. As part of this £1 billion programme, we’ve also supported depot upgrades and tram fleet enhancements, ensuring new and existing services work smoothly together.
Our contributions span programme management, sponsorship support, scheduling, risk management, interface coordination and quality assurance. We’ve navigated complex programme needs, supported procurement and fleet enhancements, overseen key infrastructure upgrades and provided strategic leadership in utilities and alliance-based delivery. In short: the work needed to keep a multi-phase transport programme moving.
Delivering milestones, driving progress
Across multiple high-value projects, we’ve helped TfWM reach key milestones and keep momentum steady. Our embedded support has contributed to the delivery and modernisation of the Midland Metro, strengthening the network’s growth, capacity and reliability.
Transforming transport, empowering communities
Our work has played a part in transforming public transport across the West Midlands, improving accessibility, strengthening connections and supporting the region’s wider economic and environmental ambitions. This long-term partnership has helped TfWM deliver infrastructure that benefits commuters, local businesses and the communities who rely on a modern, reliable Metro network.
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£1bn
programme capital value
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14+
professional roles filled with Ridge secondment
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15
years of partnership
“The Ridge corporate element remains in the background with a focus firmly on delivery of service to the client. This totally aligns with our requirements. Ridge consistently works above and beyond client expectations. Ridge adds value.””
Phil Hewitt
Metro Programme Director, Transport for West Midlands
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