{"id":33083,"date":"2025-06-27T10:02:37","date_gmt":"2025-06-27T09:02:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ocs.com\/uk\/?p=33083"},"modified":"2025-07-14T10:38:31","modified_gmt":"2025-07-14T09:38:31","slug":"ocs-cleaning-turnaround-west-midlands-metro","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ocs.com\/uk\/news\/ocs-cleaning-turnaround-west-midlands-metro\/","title":{"rendered":"OCS Cleaning Turnaround: West Midlands Metro\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"    <section \n        id=\"block_acf-block-6874c7ad08fa0\" \n        class=\"text-[#475467] prose-h1:font-semibold prose-h1:mb-10 prose-headings:font-medium prose prose-ocs prose-li:pl-0 w-full max-w-none\n        \"\n        style=\"background-color: #FFFFFF;\"\n    >\n        <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As part of a new three-year partnership with West Midlands Metro, OCS has <a href=\"https:\/\/ocs.com\/uk\/news\/ocs-secures-3-year-cleaning-contract-with-west-midlands-metro\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">mobilised a dedicated team<\/a> to deliver high-quality cleaning services across the tram network, day and night.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In this behind-the-scenes video, we follow our colleagues on the ground to see what a typical shift looks like. From quick turnarounds between services to detailed deep cleans, the team works around the clock to ensure every train and tram is spotless, safe, and ready for passengers.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Hear directly from our cleaning operatives as they share what motivates them, the pride they take in their work, and how they\u2019re making a visible impact on public transport every day.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n    <section x-data=\"video\" id=\"block_acf-block-6874c7ad090f7\" class=\"post-block-video grid gap-4 px-4 md:px-8\">\n                    <div class=\"relative\">\n                <div x-ref=\"postVideo\">\n                    <iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"OCS has been awarded a three-year cleaning contract by West Midlands Metro tram network. \ud83d\ude8a\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/CbJx-Foe0PY?feature=oembed\" 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