Category Archives: Edinburgh Trams

Although the final go-ahead hasn’t been given yet work is continuing behind the scenes so that if and when the Council does approve the Edinburgh Trams line to Newhaven it is good to go as soon as possible with four … Continue reading →

In a week of minor collisions services on Edinburgh Trams were disrupted through the city centre on Tuesday 13th March after a coming together on Princes Street, at the junction of Charlotte Street. The tram – which was 255 – … Continue reading →

It has been a busy few days for the proposed extension of Edinburgh Trams from the current York Place terminus to Newhaven via Leith Walk with the results of an independent survey released – which has given predictably mixed results … Continue reading →

Just how crucial Edinburgh Trams has become to the public transport offering in the Scottish capital has been laid bare during the so-called “Beast from the East” with over 30,000 passenger journeys recorded over just a three day period. After … Continue reading →

It might not have escaped your notice but the majority of the UK is currently being hit by heavy snow causing disruption as people try to carry on with their daily routine. One of the most severely affected areas of … Continue reading →

Edinburgh Trams’ scheme to install defibrillators on all trams has been recognised at the Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce Awards. Edinburgh became one of the first UK tram systems to have complete coverage of their trams thanks to a pioneering partnership … Continue reading →

No sooner had we featured 257 in a new advert for Johnnie Walker then along came 273 which carries identical vinyls – the twentieth commercial advertising scheme to be carried on a tram in Edinburgh and the 22nd tram to … Continue reading →

The advertising vinyl revolution in Edinburgh sees no signs of slowing down with another tram receiving an advert for a new campaign from Johnnie Walker urging people not to drink and drive. The tram in question is 257 which receives … Continue reading →

We’ve become used to bringing you news of adverts for C R Smith in Edinburgh but now a second commercial sponsor has come to the fore in the Scottish capital with Qatar Airways now advertising on 271. As has become … Continue reading →

It has been three months since the last new C R Smith advert appeared on Edinburgh Trams but this week has seen the debut of 253 carrying the familiar vinyls for the window company. This time round the two areas … Continue reading →

Some fares for travel on Edinburgh Trams are to increase from 25th February although most of the popular fares will remain at the same level. The increases in place are the first applied for two years and are necessary because … Continue reading →

Its taken the best part of three years but finally a significant snowfall has struck Edinburgh allowing images of trams in the snow to be recorded. Although the city centre was mainly clear of snow the outlying areas of the … Continue reading →

There were delays to the tram service in Edinburgh on Friday 12th January after a coach collided with an overhead post close to the York Place terminus. The coach – from Park’s of Hamilton and operating a Perth to Edinburgh … Continue reading →

The new higher frequency timetable introduced on Edinburgh Trams during 2017 has helped to contribute to a 19% increase in passenger numbers over the past 12 months. 6.6 million passenger journeys were recorded in 2017 – an increase of more … Continue reading →

As has become the norm Hogmanay in Edinburgh City Centre means that tram services are suspended between West End Princes Street and York Place to allow for the celebrations to take place. 2017 leading into 2018 was no different with … Continue reading →

Some unusual shots of Edinburgh Trams taken from the 7th floor of the Mercure Hotel in Princes Street. Photos by Stuart Cooke.

It isn’t long until Christmas (only 11 days to go!) and Edinburgh Trams is getting into the festive spirit. We have already seen tram 276 in its special Christmas/Hogmanay livery but up at Edinburgh Airport the mock-up tram – now … Continue reading →