Category Archives: Edinburgh Trams

In Pictures: 272 loses water for homes

Article updated 13/7/24 with photos. There has been another change of advert on Edinburgh Trams with the latest tram to swap advertisers being 272. Having previously advertised Scottish Water it is now promoting the West Craigs Village housing development.

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Edinburgh Trams walk away with another award

The recent Scottish Transport Awards saw more success for Edinburgh Trams with the team responsible for launching services of the 3 mile extension to Newhaven being named Transport Team/Partnership of the Year. These prestigious awards recognise the best of transport … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Edinburgh 257 gets a new advert

Its been another case of, event over let’s change that advert in Edinburgh as 257 sees its vinyls for the Royal Highland Show swiftly removed. Its swapped major annual events in the city as it is now advertising the Edinburgh … Continue reading →

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Rail Safety Week sees new tram safety campaign launched

Backed by the Light Rail Safety and Standards Board (LRSSB), a new national campaign has been launched to enhance pedestrian safety around trams and tramways in the UK. Both Edinburgh Trams and the Blackpool Tramway are the first to sign … Continue reading →

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Trams &: Edinburgh 254 & bus

To Edinburgh for this edition of “Trams &”.

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Another award for Trams to Newhaven project

Its been open for over a year now but the Trams to Newhaven project which saw a 3 mile extension added to the Edinburgh Trams network is still being recognised in various awards with the latest coming at the Local … Continue reading →

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New Edinburgh Arena plans approved

We’ve recently seen how Edinburgh Trams is able to move large crowds in short periods of time to events at Murrayfield Stadium (Taylor Swift we’re talking about you!) and they look set to be able to showcase that again in … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: New adverts on Edinburgh Trams

There have recently been a couple of new adverts stuck onto trams in Edinburgh. One is the latest full vinyl wrap whilst the other is a more “traditional” Edinburgh style partial advert, with both debuting in mid-June as we see … Continue reading →

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Scottish Government unable to provide financial support for Edinburgh Trams business case

The proposed Edinburgh Trams extension running from Granton in the north to the Royal Infirmary in the south has hit a snag about the Scottish Government said they would not be able to provide financial support for the business case.

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In Pictures: Taylor Swift helps Edinburgh Trams break a record

With three days of sold out concerts at Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium, Taylor Swift has helped Edinburgh Trams to a record breaking weekend with the highest number of passenger journeys for a single weekend in the history of the network.

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Edinburgh Trams celebrate a year of success for the Newhaven extension

Friday 7th June saw Edinburgh Trams celebrate another anniversary – this time exactly a year since public service started operating on the 3 mile line to Newhaven. Over the past 12 months it has provided a huge boost to the … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Taylor Swift gets a wrap in Edinburgh

Ahead of her concerts taking place at Scottish Gas Murrayfield this weekend, Taylor Swift is making her mark on Edinburgh Trams and its not the fact that lots of fans will be taking the tram to get to the gigs! … Continue reading →

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Edinburgh Trams have made a loss of over £40 million figures reveal

It has been revealed in local media in the Scottish capital that Edinburgh Trams has made a net loss of £44 million since the original line opened at the end of May 2014. The loss is mainly down to borrowing … Continue reading →

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Out and About: Edinburgh Trams – Picardy Place

Another chance to get “Out and About” as we feature a photo from Edinburgh Trams.

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In Pictures: Edinburgh Trams 267 receives new adverts

Edinburgh Trams 267 has now reached ten different adverts following the removal of its BT ads in favour of a new design for Johnstons on Elgin. The tram is the second in the fleet to have had 10 adverts for … Continue reading →

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Extra trams for Taylor Swift concerts at Murrayfield

Edinburgh Trams will run additional services next month when Taylor Swift is due to perform on three consecutive nights at Scottish Gas Murrayfield. Trams will run until at least 0100 on Friday 7th, Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th June to … Continue reading →

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Siemens Mobility receives Edinburgh Trams infrastructure maintenance contract extension

Siemens Mobility (in a joint consortium with Bilfinger UK) has been awarded an eleven year contract extension for the maintenance of infrastructure on the Edinburgh Trams network. The contract – worth £44.7 million – will now continue until 2035 following … Continue reading →

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Edinburgh Trams offer special ticket offer for 10th birthday

31st May 2024 will mark the 10th birthday of the Edinburgh Trams network and as part of their celebrations a very special ticket offer is available. Anyone buying a weekly city zone ticket during anniversary week through the ET app … Continue reading →

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Birthday giveaways for Edinburgh Trams

With Edinburgh Trams getting ready to mark their 10th birthday on 31st May they are celebrating with a series of free giveaways – and all you need to do is go onto their social media to accounts to be within … Continue reading →

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Out and About: Edinburgh Trams – Princes Street

Its another of the many advertising liveries to have been done seen in recent times on Edinburgh Trams which is featured in this edition of “Out and About”.

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