Category Archives: Edinburgh Trams

In Pictures: Six Nations Saturday in Edinburgh

The Six Nations Championship is back and once again Murrayfield Stadium will be the home venue for Scotland home matches – this year hosting three games against Italy, Ireland and Wales. The first of these matches took place on Saturday … Continue reading

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Stop by Stop Edinburgh Trams: Through the City Centre and beyond – West End

“Stop by Stop” continues as we take a journey on the Edinburgh Trams system and we now reach West End.

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In Pictures: ESPC get a revised design of ad on Edinburgh 275

One of two trams to get revised adverts for their ongoing sponsor in Edinburgh was 275 which received new partial advertising for EPSC – coming around a year after it originally started to advertise the company.

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Edinburgh Trams Engineering Works: 14th to 16th February 2025

There will be no service on the Edinburgh Trams network between West End and Balfour Street from Friday 14th until the start of service on Monday 17th February for essential engineering works to take place.

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Stop by Stop Edinburgh Trams: Through the City Centre and beyond – Princes Street

Another edition of “Stop by Stop” as we continue a journey along the Edinburgh Trams system. The next stop will be Princes Street.

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In Pictures: Breitling return with a new advert on Edinburgh Trams

It must be Six Nations time again! For the third year in a succession Breitling – who are the official timetables of the rugby union championship – have taken out a contract for a full vinyl wrap advert on a … Continue reading

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More award nominations for Edinburgh Trams

The Edinburgh Trams system is no stranger to winning awards and they could be walking away with more accolades at the end of February following a couple of nominations at the Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce Awards. Described as Edinburgh’s top … Continue reading

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City of Edinburgh Council Transport Convener rejects calls for Bus Rapid Transit in lieu of trams

Cllr Stephen Jenkinson, Transport Convener on the City of Edinburgh Council, has rejected calls for the city to introduce a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) scheme instead of trams on the long hoped for North-South transport corridor between Granton and the … Continue reading

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Stop by Stop Edinburgh Trams: Through the City Centre and beyond – St Andrew Square

Over the next seven weeks we return to “Stop by Stop” as we continue a journey along the Edinburgh Trams system. Last time we featured the tramway in this series we had covered the Newhaven extension and now we carry … Continue reading

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Services suspended in Blackpool and Edinburgh as Manchester also sees disruption

Storm Eowyn made its presence felt on Friday 24th January bringing with it strong winds and warnings for people to stay at home and not risk journeys. Those who did need to make essential journeys would find it more difficult … Continue reading

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Edinburgh Trams to run reduced service during Storm Eowyn

Storm Eowyn – the latest named storm to hit the UK – is likely to cause more travel disruption and in preparation, and following advice from the Scottish Government and Police Scotland, Edinburgh Trams have confirmed that they will run … Continue reading

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Latest LRSSB Podcast out now!

The latest podcast from the LRSSB is available online now. It’s the first of a special two part podcast and will provide a fascinating insight into recent developments on tramways in Edinburgh and Blackpool.

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A trip to… Edinburgh Trams

This article takes us to Edinburgh for a selection of photos taken on the tramway during mid-January 2025. Roy Calderwood is our guide to Edinburgh Trams once again.

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Edinburgh Trams enjoys another record-breaking year

More passengers than ever before travelled on the Edinburgh Trams system in 2024 according to new figures released by the tram operator. 2024 was the first full year of the Newhaven extension which helped to increase the figures with the … Continue reading

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East Anglia Transport Museum the big winner in Tram of the Year 2024!

The East Anglia Transport Museum in Carlton Colville can celebrate after they walked away with three of the categories at the British Trams Online Tram of the Year 2024! They received the most votes from the public in all three … Continue reading

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Edinburgh Trams run all the way through for Hogmanay

Edinburgh is usually the centre of Hogmanay celebrations with people coming from all over the world to experience the festivities around Princes Street. The sheer numbers who attend the street party, fireworks and concerts means that it isn’t safe (or … Continue reading

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Out and About: Edinburgh Trams – November 2024

We take a look at another of the advert liveries to be carried on Edinburgh Trams during 2024 for this “Out and About”.

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Out and About: Edinburgh Trams – October 2024

Another “Out and About” and it’s Edinburgh again.

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Out and About: Edinburgh Trams – September 2024

“Out and About” again in Edinburgh.

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Edinburgh Trams team up with Scottish Government and Police Scotland to encourage people to take the tram this Christmas and Hogmanay

Edinburgh Trams have teamed up with the Scottish Government and Police Scotland this festive season to encourage people to plan their travel in advance, and to use public transport rather than taking the risk of driving after drinking or using … Continue reading

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