Category Archives: Edinburgh Trams

Edinburgh Tram Project makes the headlines for the wrong reasons – again

Posted on Thursday 22 March 2012 by admin

It seems that the Edinburgh Tram Project just can’t resist making the news in all the wrong ways with the latest story to break accusing Bilfinger Berger of disposing of potentially toxic waste in the wrong way. It is said … Continue reading →

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Edinburgh Trams to become freight vehicles?

Posted on Thursday 22 March 2012 by admin

As the City of Edinburgh Council continue to try and find work for their surplus trams – with at least half of the 27 CAF vehicles ordered likely to not initially be needed – they have come up with a … Continue reading →

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City Centre tram works plan outlined

Posted on Thursday 22 March 2012 by admin

The City of Edinburgh Council have announced the plans for the next stage of works in the City Centre which will see new traffic diversions put into place from the start of March.

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More disputes with Bilfinger Berger over Edinburgh Tram project

Posted on Wednesday 21 March 2012 by admin

In the latest update on the progress being made by the Edinburgh Tram project it has been revealed that since work recommenced on construction, six further disputes have emerged with contractors Bilfinger Berger – although the Council have not objected … Continue reading →

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Tram works set to recommence in Edinburgh

Posted on Wednesday 21 March 2012 by admin

Preparation for the return of works to construct the tramway in Edinburgh city centre have started with a number of traffic diversions put in place from 0500 on Saturday 7th January. The first stage of closures have been concentrated around … Continue reading →

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Trams start testing in Edinburgh

Posted on Wednesday 21 March 2012 by admin

Monday 12th December 2011 – mark that date in your diary for that was the day when finally the first of the new breed of Edinburgh Trams ran under their own power in the Scottish capital. The test runs were … Continue reading →

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Gogar Depot handed over to Edinburgh Council

Posted on Wednesday 21 March 2012 by admin

Another major milestone in the much delayed Edinburgh Trams project has been achieved with the handover of the Gogar Depot and Control Centre to the City of Edinburgh Council. The depot is already fully electrified and as reported elsewhere on … Continue reading →

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UN Environmental Committee to look at Edinburgh Tram impact

Posted on Wednesday 21 March 2012 by admin

It’s been a rare week of good news for the Edinburgh Trams project but rather inevitably it hasn’t all been good as it has been confirmed that a United Nations committee is to look at the environmental impact the construction … Continue reading →

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Edinburgh trams on target for 2014 opening

Posted on Wednesday 21 March 2012 by admin

The much delayed opening of Edinburgh Trams is still on schedule for summer 2014 according to Council officials. An update has just been released which gives details on when various milestones are scheduled to be completed and after the resumption … Continue reading →

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