After four weeks of bringing independent cinema to one of Britain’s most unique railway journeys, Shuttle Shorts is approaching its final stop. The innovative digital film festival, created by Friendly Neighbourhood Cinema and supported by our staff, has invited passengers on the Stourbridge Shuttle to enjoy a collection of short films specially selected to fit the journey between Stourbridge Junction and Stourbridge Town.

On Friday, 21st November, UKTram Member, Pre Metro, welcomed Network Rail’s Mixed Use Rail (MUR) team to Stourbridge for a detailed showcase of the Stourbridge Shuttle operation, Pre Metro's depot facilities, and Pre Metro’s pioneering approach to low-cost branch line rail.

On July 2nd, Pre Metro Operations visited the Midlands Air Ambulance Charity’s new headquarters, located on the Shropshire/Staffordshire border. The Pre Metro team was given an extensive tour of the charity’s airbase and state-of-the-art facility, which features modern equipment and resources designed to enhance its lifesaving services. They were warmly greeted by the on-call crew and Jon Cottrell, the Senior Partnership Executive, who provided an in-depth understanding of th

Pre Metro, the operator of the renowned Stourbridge Shuttle, has released an insightful new YouTube video titled “How Does It Work?” This engaging and educational video highlights the Shuttle as the UK’s only Very Light Rail (VLR) system and explores how the rolling stock works, and how similar projects can revolutionise public transportation in other regions. The Stourbridge Shuttle is celebrated for its exceptional reliability and efficiency and has been an exemplar of VLR

The Stourbridge Shuttle is excited to announce a pop-up charity merchandising event on October 10, working in partnership with the beloved George the Stourbridge Junction Cat and West Midland Railway. The initiative is supporting the Side By Side Theatre Company, a local charity that helps to support adults with learning disabilities through theatre production and dance, giving them the confidence to express their individuality. Local residents and passengers are invited to P

Stourbridge Shuttle Driver, David Spruce, has organised a military vehicle parade which will see around 25 military vehicles travel through Stourbridge Town Centre on Saturday, November 12. The procession will start at 11:00 am at the top of the High Street and the vehicles will finish up at The Bonded Warehouse in Canal Street, where they will be on display until 15:00 pm. David and his friends had for many years displayed their military vehicles in the town by the clock to

Pre Metro are still pursuing their ambitions to segregate the current dual-track heavy rail lines between Stourbridge and the Round Oak Steel Works near Brierley Hill to provide a dedicated passenger service. Phil Evans, Managing Director at Pre Metro, stated that: The formation of ‘Great British Railways’ and the dire consequences of COVID have resulted in financial pressures both inside and out with the Department for Transport. We believe that our schemes if properly impl

The popular Side by Side Theatre Company has recently been surprised with sponsorship from the Stourbridge Shuttle operators, Pre Metro, just in time for Christmas. The charity engages with residents to give people with learning disabilities the opportunity to develop independent living and life skills through the medium of performing arts. Their main aim is to promote equality for all through producing high-quality theatrical entertainment and to encourage the mental and phy

Congratulations to the team at Pre Metro Operations Ltd after the Stourbridge Shuttle was crowned winner in the World Cup of Trams. Following three weeks of intense competition that saw more than 16,500 votes cast, the shuttle – also winner in the best tram half of the cup draw – fought off tough competition from the winner of the best stop rounds, West Midlands Metro’s Library, to secure the overall title. After voting closed last night (Sunday, March 21), Jamie Swift, Marke

Pre Metro Operations has been playing it’s part in the development of a futuristic light rail vehicle that incorporates the use of Biomethane and kinetic energy storage. The project, dubbed the first of a kind, has been made possible via a Department for Transport/SBRI Innovate UK research and development Grant to Ultra Light Rail Partners, which includes Parry People Movers, Sustraco, Severn Lamb Transport and Pre Metro Operations, as well as support from IDEA Institute at B

The organisation representing the country’s light rail sector, UK Tram, has welcomed a visit by The Minister of State for Transport, Jesse Norman MP, to the innovative Stourbridge Shuttle Ultra-Light Rail link. Celebrating its tenth year of operation, the award-winning service – operated by Pre Metro Operations Ltd [PMOL] in partnership with West Midlands Railway – is an established part of the local transport system. One of the most dependable rail systems in the UK, the shu