Category Archives: Edinburgh Trams

Since construction work started three years ago in November 2019 we’ve reported on various different milestones as progress has continued on the Trams to Newhaven project in Edinburgh and its time for another significant milestone to be reached – overhead … Continue reading →

The planned strikes which were set to take place later this month by staff on Edinburgh Trams have been suspended after agreement was reached between the company and Unite the union. The strikes had been called after the union alleged … Continue reading →

In our latest look at the construction works on the Trams to Newhaven project which will see the Edinburgh Trams network extended by almost 3 miles between York Place and Newhaven we head to the tramstop at the Port of … Continue reading →

Saturday 5th November was the second of Scotland’s Rugby Union Autumn Internationals at BT Murrayfield and like the previous week an enhanced service was in operation on the trams network with a service running up to every 3 minutes in … Continue reading →

We’re used to seeing Santa specials on various heritage railways and the like but its not often that the big man gets to travel on board modern transport – but he will get the chance in Edinburgh on two days … Continue reading →

The changeover of adverts on trams in Edinburgh is still showing no signs of abating with the start of November seeing a further two trams have a change. Those two trams are 263 and 277 with the former welcoming a … Continue reading →

Trams in Edinburgh are once again carrying poppies in their windows as Edinburgh Trams pay their respects ahead of Remembrance Sunday on 13th November. In addition armed services veterans and serving members of the Army, Air Force and Navy are … Continue reading →

It looked for a time during the summer that the Edinburgh Festival would see a disrupted tram service after a dispute erupted over a pay deal for staff on the tram network. But after negotiations – which included a pay … Continue reading →

Ever since the Edinburgh Trams system opened in May 2014 one of its biggest positives has been how it can move large crowds of people quickly and efficiently to big events – especially those taking place at BT Murrayfield Stadium. … Continue reading →

Once again showing its flexibility in operating extra services for big events in the city, Edinburgh Trams will be operating extra services in connection with the forthcoming Autumn Rugby Internationals at BT Murrayfield Stadium.

There will be extra late night trams on the Edinburgh Trams network on Saturday 29th October to help get people back from the Terminal V Halloween festival which is taking place at the Royal Highland Centre. Shuttle buses are also … Continue reading →

The past week or so has seen two new adverts unveiled on trams in Edinburgh – one is a second design for the same sponsor whist the other sees a brand new advertiser on the trams although with a link … Continue reading →

Two members of staff at Edinburgh Trams have been given “You are Tramtastic” awards for their actions in assisting vulnerable members of the public when out on the tram network.

It was reported earlier this month that the overhead wires for the Trams to Newhaven project in Edinburgh would start to be installed in November/December ahead of testing starting in early 2023. Now evidence of preparation for this work to … Continue reading →

It may still be several months before trams are able to run through to Newhaven but drivers are already in training with a new state of the art custom built simulator in use at Edinburgh Trams Gogar Depot.

Stuart Mearns, an Assistant Engineering Manager at Edinburgh Trams, has been recognised once again for his actions in administering first aid to a member of public hit by a train at Edinburgh Gateway. Following on from an internal award, he … Continue reading →

In this latest article looking at the construction works for the Trams to Newhaven project we are at the start of the line (the city centre end) as we take a look at work on the first tramstop on the … Continue reading →

It has been reported in local online media that around £1.2 million has had to be paid out in compensation by the City of Edinburgh Council to cyclists since 2012. The compensation has been paid to cyclists who have either … Continue reading →