Category Archives: Edinburgh Trams

In Pictures: More new adverts on Edinburgh Trams

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 →

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Out and About: More at Edinburgh Airport

A few weeks ago “Out and About” visited Edinburgh Airport – and we’re at it again today! This time we take a look at the tramstop itself along with the only tram which doesn’t ever go anywhere.

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Edinburgh Trams pay tribute to armed services

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 →

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Strikes back on in Edinburgh after part of deal removed

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 →

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Complaints from rugby fans over Edinburgh Trams service

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 →

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And extra trams in Edinburgh for rugby internationals too!

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.

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Extra trams in Edinburgh for Terminal V fans

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 →

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In Pictures: Two new adverts on Edinburgh Trams

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 →

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Edinburgh Trams staff given You are Tramtastic awards for excellent performance

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.

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In Pictures: Overhead support brackets start to go up in Edinburgh

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 →

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Out and About: Edinburgh Airport tramstop

Its back to Edinburgh for today’s “Out and About”. This time we feature trams around the Airport stop – probably the least photographed of all the stop, most likely because its cost nearly £5 extra to get there than between … Continue reading →

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Drivers get used to Newhaven extension with new simulator

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.

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Engineering Manager from Edinburgh Trams recognised at Scottish Transport Awards

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 →

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In Pictures: Work on Picardy Place tramstop

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 →

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£1.2 million paid out to cyclists in compensation in Edinburgh

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 →

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KeolisAmey Metrolink win Operator of the Year at Global Light Rail Awards

The Global Light Rail Awards took place again at the Honourable Artillery Company in London this year with various winners from across the world being announced – although with a heavy bias towards systems in the UK. Amongst the winners … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Work continues at Newhaven

As we saw in the most recent updates from the City of Edinburgh Council, work to bring trams back to Leith and Newhaven as part of the Trams to Newhaven project continues to make good progress and remains on target … Continue reading →

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Concrete pours, track laying and overhead installation to come soon on Trams to Newhaven project

There will be several more significant milestones coming up for the Trams to Newhaven project over the next few months – starting with concrete pours before the final track is laid and then the erection of the first sections of … Continue reading →

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Out and About: Edinburgh Trams 260

We stay in Scotland for this week’s “Out and About” with the modern trams of the Edinburgh Trams system featured.

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Discounted tickets available on et app

Edinburgh Trams’ app – the “et app” – is now offering discounted bundles of tickets as the new way of working following the pandemic sees a change in patterns of travelling to and from the office. A number of different … Continue reading →

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