Category Archives: Edinburgh Trams

In Pictures: A day to forget for Edinburgh Trams

They do say bad things come in threes don’t they? That was certainly the case for Edinburgh Trams on Tuesday 28th November 2023 with services being seriously disrupted and for two of the incidents there was absolutely nothing the trams … Continue reading

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Out and About: Edinburgh Trams using the Ocean Terminal crossover

We are “Out and About” again today and Edinburgh is the location as we take a look at a tram using one of the crossovers on the extension to Newhaven.

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Edinburgh Trams service suspended to Newhaven

A potential fault has been discovered on the overhead line equipment between Ocean Terminal and Newhaven leading to the tram service between these stops being suspended from the start of service on Friday 24th November. Edinburgh Trams made the announcement … Continue reading

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In Pictures: Yes, even more new adverts in Edinburgh!

You know how it goes by now. Edinburgh Trams and the ever changing adverts shows no signs of abating with not one but two new adverts having recently been seen on trams – one is a full vinyl wrap whilst … Continue reading

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Edinburgh Trams donates to the Poppy Appeal

Edinburgh Trams have donated £500 to the Scotland Poppy Appeal following acts of national remembrance over the weekend. The money donated will help veterans and serving members of the army, navy and air force receive the support they need.

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In Pictures: Hello to a Fresh new advert on 267

Back in September we reported on a new advert having been applied to Edinburgh Trams 267 with it having been spotted at the depot carrying its new vinyls. Now advertising Hello Fresh the tram was still having attention at the … Continue reading

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City of Edinburgh Council give their response to Tram Inquiry Report

Just when you thought it was safe to discuss Edinburgh Trams without mention of Lord Hardie’s Inquiry Report, then the City of Edinburgh Council come along with their official response to the content. Released in September 2023 the lengthy report … Continue reading

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Out and About: More from Edinburgh Trams – July 2023

Today’s “Out and About” takes another look at trams in Edinburgh, showcasing some of the CAF vehicles in action on the original section of tramway.

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Tilly the Tram returns to aid safety around Edinburgh’s tram system

In 2018, Edinburgh Trams revealed Tilly the Tram as part of a safety campaign to help keep young children safe when around the tram network. And now five years later and with the tram now running along Leith Walk and … Continue reading

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Edinburgh Trams resumes full timetable

Tram services across the entire Edinburgh Trams network resumed in full from Saturday 11th November after the completion of essential engineering works. You may be used to seeing engineering works overrunning but in this case it’s the opposite as full … Continue reading

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In Pictures: 272 completes the OVO Energy quartet

The fourth (and final) tram in Edinburgh to receive an all over advert for OVO Energy has been revealed with 272 returning to service with the now familiar all over green vinyls in place.

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Free travel for armed forces in Edinburgh for Remembrance weekend

Edinburgh Trams have announced that they will be offering free travel to veterans and serving members of the army, navy and air force over the Remembrance Weekend as the city remembers the sacrifices made by members of the armed forces.

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More trams to run at peak periods on West Midlands Metro

With more passengers returning to travel on the West Midlands Metro an enhanced timetabled will be introduced from Monday 6th November seeing additional trams running at busy periods. This will include three additional trams added to the usual peak service … Continue reading

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In Pictures: A third OVO Energy tram enters service

The number of overall advertising liveries in Edinburgh continues to grow, as do the number for OVO Energy with 276 being the third tram to re-enter service carrying the green vinyl wrap for the company.

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Out and About: Another advert livery in Edinburgh – July 2023

In this next edition of “Out and About” we are heading back to Edinburgh as we take a look at what was the third full vinyl wrap advert to be seen on the tram system.

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In Pictures: Temporary platform constructed at Haymarket Yards

As we’ve recently reported on British Trams Online, there are overnight engineering works taking place on Edinburgh Trams which means that starting from Friday 27th October and until Sunday 12th November there will be no trams between Haymarket and Newhaven … Continue reading

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Edinburgh Trams Engineering Works: October & November 2023

Early morning and late evening services on Edinburgh Trams are set to be disrupted from late October to mid November to allow for essential engineering works to take place. Work will be undertaken on the points at West End and … Continue reading

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Edinburgh Trams recognised for armed services support

Edinburgh Trams have recently received another award to grow to their ever increasing collection with the Ministry of Defence recognising them for their support of the armed forces. They were one of eighteen employers from across the Lowlands of Scotland … Continue reading

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In Pictures: More full wraps on Edinburgh Trams

There are now four different full vinyl wrap adverts on trams in Edinburgh after two trams carrying designs for OVO Energy entered service earlier this month – and its expected that there will be more advertising the same company to … Continue reading

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Trams &: Edinburgh Trams 258 & cruise ship

Throughout this series we have featured trams both heritage and modern alongside other forms of transport, more often than not its been a bus but we think this might be a first as it’s a tram along with a cruise … Continue reading

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