{"id":2395,"date":"2012-11-25T18:53:31","date_gmt":"2012-11-25T18:53:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.britishtramsonline.co.uk\/news\/?p=2395"},"modified":"2012-11-25T18:53:31","modified_gmt":"2012-11-25T18:53:31","slug":"power-to-go-live-in-edinburgh","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.britishtramsonline.co.uk\/news\/?p=2395","title":{"rendered":"Power to go live in Edinburgh"},"content":{"rendered":"

As reported a few weeks ago, and now confirmed in yet another press release from the\u00a0Council, the overhead power lines between Gogar Depot and Edinburgh Airport
\nwill go live from Monday 26th<\/sup> November 2012 as another major milestone is reached in the project to bring trams back to the Scottish capital. Initially the testing will not involve a tram but it is anticipated that the first trams will be seen undertaking their own testing on this stretch of track within two to three weeks.<\/p>\n

The\u00a0first step will see the contractors commissioning the tram system \u2013 well for this 2.8km stretch anyway \u2013 and then once this has been completed trams will undergo extensive testing between Gogar Depot and the Airport still under the control of the contractors. It is then planned that the contractors will hand over \u201csection B\u201d to the Council sometime in March next year.<\/p>\n

Cllr Lesley Hinds, Transport Convener on the Council, said: \u201cThese tests are a vital part of the development of Edinburgh’s tram system and it’s a clear indication that the project is progressing well. Trams are a safe method of transport but we realise that people will not be used to seeing them running. That’s why we’re taking this opportunity to remind residents to be aware and to read the important safety advice. The tram route is really starting to take shape and it’s good to see this long stretch of track almost complete. I’m
\nlooking forward\u00a0to working with the contractors over a busy, productive 2013 and I’m confident that we’ll see good progress as we drive the project further towards completion.”<\/p>\n

Keith Brown, Transport Minister, added: \u201cIt is greatly encouraging to\u00a0 see the project evolving and sections nearing fruition, which is a clear indication of the benefits of partnership working. Following a turbulent spell, the people of Edinburgh are absolutely entitled to expect a more positive period of visible progress. Everyone involved is\u00a0 committed to delivering this project that will increase public transport options for the public and visitors alike.”<\/p>\n

It is currently anticipated that full system testing will commence in Spring 2014 before the first fare paying passengers are carried during the summer of the same year.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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