Pre Metro Operations has become a member of RSSB (Rail Safety and Standards Board) in order to further enhance and share best practice in rail safety. PMOL joins 94 other member companies, including fellow train operating companies, contractors, infrastructure managers…
Pre Metro Preparing Trial Vehicle
Stourbridge Shuttle operators Pre Metro Operations are planning a series of tests with a trial railcar, with a view to replicating the success of the Stourbridge operation in other UK locations. The demonstration vehicle was originally used as a trial…
Light Rail Popularity Continues To Rise
A new Government report has revealed the popularity of light rail and tram networks in the UK, which shows use of this mode of transport has risen by over 40% in the last decade. James Hammett, Managing Director of UK…
Pre Metro Operations Wins Industry Award
Pre Metro Operations has won another industry award, which recognises it’s performance as operator of the Stourbridge Shuttle. PMOL has been crowned “Light-Rail Service of the Year 2018 – West Midlands” in the third annual Logistics, Warehouse & Supply Chain…
Senior Politicians talk Light Rail
(L-R) West Midlands Metro Mayor Andy Street, Stourbridge MP & Minister for Culture, Communications and Creative Industries Margot James MP, Parry People Movers Chairman John Parry MBE. Senior political figures have been visiting Stourbridge to discuss the success of the Stourbridge…
Pre Metro Welcomes Project Support from UoB
Pre Metro Operations has welcomed support from UoB (University of Birmingham) as part of the development of low-carbon propulsion systems. Several industry stakeholders, including Parry People Movers and Pre Metro Operations Ltd are collaborating with UoB on a report that…
New Oswestry Hospital Light Rail Link Planned
Pre Metro Operations are the preferred operator for a new £1m Light Rail link, running between Oswestry Orthopaedic Hospital and Gobowen railway station. The plans have been revealed by the Cambrian Heritage Railway Group, which has a longer-term ambition to…
Spring Bank Holiday 2018
From Sat 26 May – Mon 28 May: Shuttle: Normal timetable throughout. Snow Hill Lines – West Midlands Railway services: Normal timetables. Services to/from Worcester will all terminate and start from SHRUB HILL. Foregate Street will not be served. Bus…
Pre Metro Shortlisted at Rail Awards Ceremony
Pre Metro Operations was recently shortlisted in the “Operator of the Year” category of the UK Rail Industry Awards 2018 for it’s Stourbridge Shuttle operation. The event was held at Battersea Evolution in London and was attended by UK rail…
Shuttle Bus Replacement for Bridge Works
As part of the ongoing work to replace the bridge on Parkfield Road (near Stourbridge Town station), The Shuttle will be suspended on two Sundays: February 25th & March 4th. Replacement buses will be operation on both dates. These will…