Category Archives: Edinburgh Trams

Group discounts available on Edinburgh Trams

Those travelling to Edinburgh in groups of 10 or more are set to be able to enjoy even better savings for travel on the tram network after the launch of a new online booking service.

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Campaign launched to save Roseburn Path in Edinburgh

Earlier this year, the City of Edinburgh Council announced their intention to progress with plans to further extend the tram system with a line running between Granton and the Bio Quarter. There is a public consultation to come later this … Continue reading

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Out and About: Edinburgh Trams – Ocean Terminal

Edinburgh is once again the location for “Out and About”.

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Edinburgh Trams to run extra services for Terminal V festival

There will be extra services running on the Edinburgh Trams network on Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th April to get people to and from Terminal V (a techno festival) which takes place at the Royal Highland Centre close to Ingliston … Continue reading

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Edinburgh Trams nominated for more Scottish Transport Awards

There could be more cause for celebration for Edinburgh Trams later this year after they revealed they’ve been nominated for in more categories at the Scottish Transport Awards. These awards celebrate excellence in the Scottish transport industry and last year … Continue reading

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Out and About: Edinburgh Trams – tram stabled at Newhaven

This time “Out and About” goes to the very end of the Edinburgh Trams line at Newhaven.

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In Pictures: 258 goes for a steak

All 27 trams in Edinburgh are now proudly carrying commercial advertising following the removal of the Trams to Newhaven vinyls on 258 and their replacement by a new contract for the Rio Brazilian Steakhouse.

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Tram and car collide on Edinburgh Trams

There was a delay to services on Edinburgh Trams on Saturday 23rd March after a car and tram collided close to Gyle Centre. There were no injuries reported on either the tram or in the car but the incident required … Continue reading

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In Pictures: 272 receives another new advert

Its all change again for another tram in the Edinburgh Trams fleet as 272 receives a new advert. Scottish Water are now advertising on the tram with the partial advert replacing a full vinyl wrap for OVO Energy.

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 17th March 2024

Up to Edinburgh for this week’s photos:

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In Pictures: New full wrap on Edinburgh Trams 273

Did you think it had gone a bit too quiet with new adverts in Edinburgh? Will don’t worry as we can now report on a new advert – and its another full wrap with 273 swapping OVO Energy for Uniqlo.

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In Pictures: Another Six Nations day in Edinburgh

Saturday 24th February saw Scotland’s second (and final) home match of the 2024 6 Nations Championship with the Calcutta Cup fixture against England taking place (a game which Scotland won 30-21 to claim their fourth successive victory). And with thousands … Continue reading

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In Pictures: Breitling get their second vinyl wrap in Edinburgh

In our round-up of new advert liveries on the Edinburgh Trams system we mentioned a new full wrap on 271 for Breitling and now in this article we take a look at the advert – which may look very familiar … Continue reading

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Passenger numbers up on Edinburgh Trams

In hardly surprising news (tram extension opens and more passengers travel on trams) Edinburgh Trams have announced record breaking passenger numbers on the system. Passenger numbers have more than doubled since the 3 mile extension to Newhaven opened in June … Continue reading

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Out and About: Edinburgh Trams on the Newhaven extension – December 2023

Today “Out and About” takes a look at a tram in action on the Edinburgh Trams Newhaven extension.

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In Pictures: Edinburgh Trams moves the 6 Nations crowds

We’ve said it before on these pages (and will no doubt say it again!) but modern tram systems really come into their own when there are large crowds of people to move. With trams holding around 200 passengers a go … Continue reading

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In Pictures: Another Edinburgh Trams advert update

You take your eyes off of Edinburgh Trams for a minute and suddenly there are even more adverts! In this article we take a look at a not previously mentioned advert which is now being carried by 269 along with … Continue reading

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In Pictures: 267 receives new advert in Edinburgh

267 is no longer saying Hello Fresh on Edinburgh Trams as it has received new adverts for BT and their support of Scottish Rugby. This marks the return to advertising on the trams for BT with the company last having … Continue reading

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In Pictures: More advert changes in Edinburgh

It’s the kind of story we’ve become very accustomed to report on – advert changes in Edinburgh! The past few weeks have seen a few more changes, including a couple of ads which have stayed with the same sponsor but … Continue reading

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Edinburgh Trams nominated at Chamber of Commerce Awards

With record breaking passenger numbers being recorded following the opening of the Newhaven extension, Edinburgh Trams is up for more awards having been nominated in a couple of categories at the Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce Awards.

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