Category Archives: Edinburgh Trams

In Pictures: Crossover installed on Leith Walk

Posted on Thursday 26 August 2021 by Gareth Prior

Work on the Trams to Newhaven project in Edinburgh continues with most weeks seeing at least one major piece of infrastructure appearing. In this latest pictorial look at what’s going on we head to Leith Walk once more where a … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Old cable tram wheel discovered in Trams to Newhaven project

Posted on Tuesday 24 August 2021 by Gareth Prior

Throughout the Trams to Newhaven project there have been plenty of historic discoveries under the surface as preparations are made for tracklaying. We have seen bodies exhumed which are helping to give the medieval history of Leith more context but … Continue reading →

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Old Shrubhill Tram Depot to be converted to housing

Posted on Friday 20 August 2021 by Gareth Prior

Our “Still Standing” series has seen many uses for old tram depots and not Shrubhill Tram Depot in Edinburgh is set for a new life as affordable housing after plans were announced by Places for People.

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More integrated transport on the way for Edinburgh

Posted on Thursday 19 August 2021 by Gareth Prior

There could be a revolution in integration for public transport around Edinburgh if recommendations for the reform of Edinburgh’s Transport Arm’s Length External Organisations (ALEOs) are accepted by the Council’s Transport and Environment Committee. It is said the changes would … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: More track goes down in Edinburgh

Posted on Tuesday 17 August 2021 by Gareth Prior

In this latest construction update we again head north of the border to Edinburgh as we take a look at recent progress on the Trams to Newhaven project. We’ve recently heard that a concrete shortage is threatening to delay the … Continue reading →

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Trams to Newhaven project warns of concrete shortages

Posted on Sunday 15 August 2021 by Gareth Prior

In their fortnightly project update the Trams to Newhaven team have warned that there may have to be a change to the current plan for construction as a result of a nationwide concrete shortage. Despite this issue they have confirmed … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: McDonald Road tramstop under construction

Posted on Thursday 12 August 2021 by Gareth Prior

While most of the photos we have shown of the Trams to Newhaven project have concerned the installation of track and the preparations for that to happen there has also been some work on the construction of the stops – … Continue reading →

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Edinburgh Trams start recruitment for Ticket Inspectors

Posted on Friday 6 August 2021 by Gareth Prior

Edinburgh Trams are looking to recruit some new Ticketing Services Assistants (Ticket Inspectors to you and I!) to join their Customer Experience Team. This role is full-time and is shift based with all duties starting and finishing at Gogar Tram … Continue reading →

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New Edinburgh Trams City Fare Zone Multi Day tickets launched

Posted on Wednesday 4 August 2021 by Gareth Prior

A new ticket is now available exclusively online at www.edinburghticket.com for travel on Edinburgh Trams which will allow unlimited tram journeys over three, four or five consecutive days anywhere within the city zone – that’s anywhere between York Place and … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: 270 latest to regain adverts in Edinburgh

Posted on Wednesday 28 July 2021 by Gareth Prior

The ranks of the advert free tram in Edinburgh has reduced again with 270 the latest to receive adverts – its first advert since March 2020. The advert is for Multrees Walk, an upmarket pedestrian precinct which links Harvey Nichols … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Napier University advert on Edinburgh Trams 269

Posted on Monday 26 July 2021 by Gareth Prior

The latest new advert on Edinburgh Trams has been applied to 269 with the tram losing its full standard fleet livery to allow the vinyls for Napier University to be added. As with all adverts in Edinburgh its in the … Continue reading →

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Lockdown Walks: Edinburgh Trams 260

Posted on Friday 23 July 2021 by Gareth Prior

Today “Lockdown Walks” is off to Edinburgh again as we head off out of the city centre.

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In Pictures: Trams to Newhaven construction update

Posted on Tuesday 20 July 2021 by Gareth Prior

Its been a little while since we took a trip out to the Edinburgh Trams extension along Leith Walk and onto Newhaven so we remedy that in this pictorial article. In update we take a look at what has been … Continue reading →

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Update – Current services on public transport systems across the British Isles

Posted on Monday 19 July 2021 by Gareth Prior

With the latest easing of restrictions taking place in England from today (Monday 19th July) which has seen the removal of the legal requirements for wearing face masks and to maintain social distancing – although still highly recommended in most … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Overhead damage leads to Haymarket Yards becoming temporary terminus!

Posted on Saturday 17 July 2021 by Gareth Prior

Friday 16th July saw a very unusual destination for Edinburgh Trams – Haymarket Yards where there isn’t a proper stop! With the overhead damaged at West End after a lorry reversed into a lamppost and the power having to be … Continue reading →

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Lockdown Walks: Edinburgh Trams 273

Posted on Saturday 10 July 2021 by Gareth Prior

“Lockdown Walks” time again as we head out to Edinburgh Trams’ Gogar Depot.

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In Pictures: Substation works on Trams to Newhaven project

Posted on Wednesday 7 July 2021 by Gareth Prior

Since work began on the construction phase of the Trams to Newhaven project in Edinburgh much of the progress we have featured has been concentrated on the preparation for and the actual installation of tracks. But recently, in addition to … Continue reading →

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Drone footage released of Trams to Newhaven project construction progress

Posted on Saturday 3 July 2021 by Gareth Prior

The Trams to Newhaven project – which will see trams running beyond the current Edinburgh Trams city centre terminus at York Place to Newhaven via Leith Walk and Ocean Terminal – has continued to make excellent progress throughout the spring … Continue reading →

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Lockdown Walks: Edinburgh Trams 258

Posted on Saturday 3 July 2021 by Gareth Prior

Its off to Edinburgh for this edition of “Lockdown Walks” as we venture out of the city centre to Gogar Depot.

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More funding for Scottish light rail systems

Posted on Wednesday 30 June 2021 by Gareth Prior

The Scottish Government has confirmed that they will continue to support Edinburgh Trams and Glasgow Subway until the end of September 2021 following the announcement of a further £5.6 million of emergency funding. This brings the total committed to these … Continue reading →

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