Category Archives: Edinburgh Trams

Less than two weeks left to catch the tram from York Place!

Posted on Friday 28 January 2022 by Gareth Prior

We were all expecting York Place to close ahead of work on the Trams to Newhaven project being extended to start to join the old and the new tramway together but what probably wasn’t expected was that it would be … Continue reading →

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Edinburgh Trams launch Authority to Work website

Posted on Thursday 27 January 2022 by Gareth Prior

Edinburgh Trams now have a new online “Authority to Work” platform which will help to facilitate a safer environment for any works taking place on or near the tramway. The web-based platform gives the contractor a clear set of instructions … Continue reading →

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Out and About: Haymarket in Edinburgh

Posted on Sunday 23 January 2022 by Gareth Prior

We have another edition of “Out and About” today as we are again in Edinburgh and feature a tram with the backdrop of more development work.

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In Pictures: Concrete pour on Leith Walk

Posted on Saturday 22 January 2022 by Gareth Prior

As well as the work underway at Picardy Place there remain several other active worksites along the route of the Trams to Newhaven project as work continues to move on at a pace. One of those sites is on Leith … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Works underway at Picardy Place

Posted on Thursday 20 January 2022 by Gareth Prior

Work on the Trams to Newhaven project in Edinburgh has now resumed after the Christmas and New Year shutdown and one area which has seen an extension of the worksite during January is that closest to the current line from … Continue reading →

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Rugby fans urged to pre-purchase tram tickets for Six Nations

Posted on Tuesday 18 January 2022 by Gareth Prior

With Rugby’s Six Nations championship set to get underway in February, fans heading to the home of Scottish Rugby at BT Murrayfield Stadium are being urged to book their tram tickets in advance to save having to queue on the … Continue reading →

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Out and About: Another trip to Edinburgh

Posted on Sunday 16 January 2022 by Gareth Prior

In this latest edition of “Out and About” we are again in Edinburgh City Centre as we take a look at a tram departing a tramstop which doesn’t have much longer left before it closes.

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Edinburgh Trams driver receives “Tramtastic” award for preventing antisocial behaviour

Posted on Wednesday 12 January 2022 by Gareth Prior

Richard Anderson, tram driver for Edinburgh Trams, has been recognised for his outstanding customer service skills in the company’s internal “You are Tramtastic” award scheme. He was praised for helping a colleague deal with a group of youngsters who were … Continue reading →

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Out and About: In central Edinburgh

Posted on Wednesday 12 January 2022 by Gareth Prior

“Out and About” is back today with another photo taken recently on a UK tramway – this time its Edinburgh.

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Works move on for Trams to Newhaven project

Posted on Monday 10 January 2022 by Gareth Prior

As we enter 2022 there is expected to a be a lot more construction work taking place in Edinburgh in conjunction with the Trams to Newhaven project. This year should see the majority of construction works completed ahead of the … Continue reading →

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Out and About: Back in Edinburgh City Centre

Posted on Saturday 8 January 2022 by Gareth Prior

This trip “Out and About” is returning into Edinburgh City Centre as we take a simple view of a tram running along Princes Street.

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Ambitious plans for 7,000 new homes in Edinburgh could provide major boost to the trams

Posted on Friday 7 January 2022 by Gareth Prior

A major new housing development between Ingliston and Gogar adjacent to the original Edinburgh Trams line could provide a major boost to passenger numbers on the city’s tram network in the coming years. It is planned that the 205 acre … Continue reading →

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Out and About: Taking a look at an advert in Edinburgh

Posted on Friday 31 December 2021 by Gareth Prior

In this latest edition of “Out and About” we return to Scotland as we take a closer look at one of the adverts which has recently been carried by a tram.

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Out and About: A quick view at Balgreen in Edinburgh

Posted on Monday 27 December 2021 by Gareth Prior

“Out and About” today is in Scotland as we take a look at one of the stops along the tramway out towards the Airport – Balgreen.

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More funding to be made available for Edinburgh Trams Inquiry

Posted on Friday 24 December 2021 by Gareth Prior

Will it ever end? That’s the question being asked of the Edinburgh Trams Inquiry after it was announced that an additional £500,000 is being made available as part of the Scottish Budget brining potential costs up to £12.5 million. The … Continue reading →

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Christmas and New Year services 2021/2

Posted on Thursday 23 December 2021 by Gareth Prior

Although we are now entering a period with additional restrictions amid a new Coronavirus variant if you need to get out the house over the Christmas and New Year period (whilst taking all the necessary precautions to slow the spread) … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: More progress on the Trams to Newhaven project

Posted on Wednesday 22 December 2021 by Gareth Prior

The Trams to Newhaven project may be starting its long Christmas and New Year shutdown (there will be no work taking place between 1700 on 22nd December and 0700 on 10th January 2022) but ahead of that starting there have … Continue reading →

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Edinburgh free late night trams follow Hogmanay celebrations in being cancelled

Posted on Tuesday 21 December 2021 by Gareth Prior

Edinburgh Trams have confirmed that their previously announced free overnight trams on New Year’s Eve into New Year’s Day will now not run after new restrictions introduced by the Scottish government saw the Edinburgh Hogmanay celebrations cancelled.

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Out and About: Ingliston Park and Ride in Edinburgh

Posted on Sunday 19 December 2021 by Gareth Prior

Is there a penultimate tramstop on any line in the UK which sees more footfall that Ingliston Park & Ride on Edinburgh Trams? With the last stretch of line through to Edinburgh Airport requiring premium priced tickets this Park and … Continue reading →

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Opposition councillors call for revised Trams to Newhaven business case

Posted on Saturday 18 December 2021 by Gareth Prior

Scottish Conservative opposition Councillors on the City of Edinburgh Council have made calls for a new business case to be drawn up after it was confirmed a £18 million dividend from Lothian Buses will no longer be available. Despite these … Continue reading →

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