Edinburgh Trams

An Edinburgh tram at Picardy Place on June 6 2023, during a trial run of the extension to Newhaven. CONRAD LANDIN.

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Private finance hailed as key to new Edinburgh tram line

Consultant who played role in delivering extension to existing route says private finance can deliver a second line.

Edinburgh Trams 7 Jul

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Edinburgh Tram workers back strike action

Edinburgh tram workers are set to strike over concerns about late running times which are preventing them from taking essential breaks.

Edinburgh Trams 14 Aug

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Light rail body seeks tram safety improvement

The Light Rail Safety and Standards Board (LRSSB) has launched a national campaign aiming to enhance pedestrian safety around UK tramways.

Light rail 11 Jul

Trams 275 and 266 at Haymarket. RICHARD CLINNICK.

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Edinburgh Trams scores highly in light rail survey

Edinburgh Tram passengers are the most satisfied light rail users according new research from Transport Focus

14 Jun

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Edinburgh Tram passenger numbers soar

Growth approaches 10% in second year

6 Jun

Edinburgh Trams at Haymarket on June 5 2014. RICHARD CLINNICK.

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Edinburgh Trams ridership exceeds five million

More than five million passengers will have used Edinburgh’s tram network in 2015,

23 Dec

Tram 275 at York Place on June 5 2014. RICHARD CLINNICK.

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Fresh demands for Edinburgh tram extension to Leith

Business leaders and transport groups have urged Edinburgh councillors to vote to extend the city’s tram network to Leith and Newhaven.

24 Nov

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Edinburgh recruiting for transport roles

Transport for Edinburgh and Edinburgh Trams search for new top people

9 Sept

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RAIL 778 features

Selection of features from RAIL issue 778, published July 8 2015. Includes Edinburgh Trams, ORR Health and Safety and social media in train franchises

27 Aug

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‘Edin’ for a fine future

Outgoing Edinburgh Trams Director and General Manager TOM NORRIS talks to RICHARD CLINNICK about a successful first 12 months of operations in Scotlands capital

Light rail 8 Jul

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