>>1197184Running the trams through the city centre for the first time and improved ridership - as well as new local government powers has laid the groundwork for a massive expansion in the tram network.
It's literally an alignment of the stars, and similar to the big bang in Manchesters tram network in the 70s where most of the network was built at once.
The light blue line was the first but now it will run west into the nearby affluent town of Solihull and the airport, and the tram will also achieve the city's goal of connecting all three main train stations in the city - commuter Snow Hill Station, mainline New Street Station, and the yet to be built high speed Curzon Street Station. It will also link the airport.
