CHRIS HOWE fires up the drone to take exclusive pictures of how the Midland Metro Extension programme is taking shape. CHRIS HOWE fires up the drone to take exclusive pictures of how the Midland Metro Extension programme is taking shape. The Midland Metro Alliance aims to open the temporary stop by the end of 2025 or early 2026. As such, there were only very early indications that construction was due to start as far as Merry Hill. Phase 2 will include further stops at Cinder Bank, Pedmore Road and Waterfront Merry Hill.