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Pre Metro, the proud operators of the Stourbridge Shuttle, are now on twitter!
As a company who prides ourselves on being the future of light rail across the West Midlands, we are ready to embrace 2021 and restore community connectivity for all!
@TheStourbridge 🫶🏼 Joined by @catecclesstour , admirers, reps from WMR, @pre_metro, and Stourbridge Line User Group, as well as George’s servants - sorry, ‘minders’ - we announced unit 139002 as ‘George the Station Cat’
📰 Read all about it here: https://t.co/8oEwuF6diE
📌 Key Highlights from Q2 2025:
✅ April: Director Steve Jasper is appointed as our new Chairman
✅ May: The Shuttle team are visited by Dudley MP Sonia Kumar
✅ June: Pre Metro support Stourbridge music map with local councillor
https://t.co/ehY5Bp30dn
🎶 Pre Metro proudly supported the Stourbridge Music Scene Map — a brilliant project celebrating our town’s rich musical legacy and creative spirit!
The Map features the Shuttle and our furry friend, George 🐾🚉
Read the story here: https://t.co/WMCmr4W63N
"Be ambitious, break the mould, take a chance and do it cheaply."
That’s the message from our new Chair, Steve Jasper, in this month’s RailDirector Magazine.
📖 Featured in RailDirector, p62, June 2025
Dudley MP, Sonia Kumar, recently visited the Pre Metro team and learnt about our Shuttle operation and Dasher proposal.
Read more here: https://t.co/W8oX5Gq3i3
The infrastructure already exists. The technology is ready. It's time to reconnect Britain’s communities to the railway – one branch line at a time.
https://t.co/3OZh2kSQqC
The future of rail doesn’t have to be heavier, slower, or more expensive. It can be lighter, leaner, and more local.
Learn more about how VLR can revolutionise the railway industry: https://t.co/YPVgXAvmUT
🚨 Chairman Update: Our long-serving Chairman, Geoff Lusher, is stepping aside. We want to give thanks to Geoff for his superb leadership and also welcome Steve Jasper to his new role. Read more here: https://t.co/kEtYRk5ulX
🚉 Over 500,000 passengers travelled on the Stourbridge Shuttle in 2024/25. With 99% reliability and 50% lower costs than traditional rail, the Shuttle proves that local, light rail works.
Read more: https://t.co/9C98sE0SXE
Support is growing for our Dudley Dasher proposal:
🔹 Mayor Richard Parker & MP Cat Eccles back the project.
🔹 Black Country Chamber highlights economic benefits
🔹 Work is underway with WMRE & TfWM to finalise key data
You can learn more here: https://t.co/7mvcyJadZB
As we continue to gain traction for our Dasher proposal, we look back at last year's key moments for the Stourbridge Shuttle, Dasher, and our wider initiatives.
Check out our 2024 summary here: https://t.co/DhXpIge28S
"Pre Metro were delighted to welcome Black Country Chamber CEO, Sarah Moorhouse, and well-known public affairs consultant, Jan Jennings, to experience the Stourbridge Shuttle in person..."
You can read the full article in Prosper magazine or online: https://t.co/HDm4iRGzx8
We were fortunate to be visited by the @MayorWestMids and @catecclesstour a couple of weeks ago - discussing our Stourbridge Shuttle and the potential of our Dudley Dasher proposal.
You can read more about their visit here: https://t.co/Rxq1QMECLw
"Community-focused railway services, like the Stourbridge Shuttle and the proposed Dasher project, are more than transportation links—they’re lifelines that connect our communities"
https://t.co/Im3gCioJL4
Pre Metro is soon releasing our Company Capability document, an overhaul of our 2017 draft, and a view into the capabilities and future strategic plans of our company.
You can find a snapshot of our achievements so far here: https://t.co/zoodeJBdm8
Renowned transport journalist @PeterPlisner recently visited Pre Metro to see our Shuttle service and learn about our exciting plans to connect Stourbridge, Brierley Hill, and Dudley Bus Interchange.
Read more here:
https://t.co/qZ3EaWuG64
In the lead-up to this year's Stourbridge Military Vehicle Parade, we are once again inviting local businesses to join our annual shop front decoration contest!
🏆 1st: £150
🥈 2nd: £100
🥉 3rd: £50
You can find more information here: https://t.co/3loIKQr9JH