{"id":6322,"date":"2014-01-21T20:12:11","date_gmt":"2014-01-21T20:12:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.britishtramsonline.co.uk\/news\/?p=6322"},"modified":"2014-01-21T20:12:11","modified_gmt":"2014-01-21T20:12:11","slug":"in-pictures-testing-continues-in-edinburgh","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.britishtramsonline.co.uk\/news\/?p=6322","title":{"rendered":"In Pictures: Testing continues in Edinburgh"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Regular testing is now underway between Edinburgh Airport and Edinburgh Park with the section from there to York Place only seeing the odd night-time journey although it is hoped this part will be handed over to the Council soon to allow testing to really step up a further gear. John Hampton made a visit to see the tram testing on Monday 20th January with at least four different vehicles in operation. The line remains on target to open to the public in May.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_6323\" style=\"width: 560px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.britishtramsonline.co.uk\/news\/?attachment_id=6323\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-6323\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6323\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-6323\" title=\"265-jh\" src=\"http:\/\/www.britishtramsonline.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/265-jh-550x412.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"550\" height=\"412\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.britishtramsonline.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/265-jh-550x412.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.britishtramsonline.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/265-jh-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.britishtramsonline.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/265-jh.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-6323\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A close-up of 265 in the newest livery of white, madder and platinum.<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_6324\" style=\"width: 560px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.britishtramsonline.co.uk\/news\/?attachment_id=6324\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-6324\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6324\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-6324\" title=\"277-jh\" src=\"http:\/\/www.britishtramsonline.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/277-jh-550x412.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"550\" height=\"412\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.britishtramsonline.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/277-jh-550x412.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.britishtramsonline.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/277-jh-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.britishtramsonline.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/277-jh.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-6324\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">277 is seen here on the crossover at Edinburgh Park preparing to make the return journey to the Airport. Arthur&#39;s Seat is visible in the background.<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_6325\" style=\"width: 560px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.britishtramsonline.co.uk\/news\/?attachment_id=6325\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-6325\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6325\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-6325\" title=\"264-jh\" src=\"http:\/\/www.britishtramsonline.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/264-jh-550x412.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"550\" height=\"412\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.britishtramsonline.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/264-jh-550x412.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.britishtramsonline.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/264-jh-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.britishtramsonline.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/264-jh.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-6325\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">264 at Edinburgh Park tramstop. The building behind the tram is the mainline railway station.<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_6326\" style=\"width: 560px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.britishtramsonline.co.uk\/news\/?attachment_id=6326\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-6326\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6326\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-6326\" title=\"255-jh\" src=\"http:\/\/www.britishtramsonline.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/255-jh-550x412.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"550\" height=\"412\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.britishtramsonline.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/255-jh-550x412.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.britishtramsonline.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/255-jh-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.britishtramsonline.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/255-jh.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-6326\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">255 - retaining the as delivered livery - approaches Gyle tram stop as it crosses the main access road to the Gyle Shopping Centre. 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