Letter to the Editor – 3 April 2018 – tram diversion

3rd of April 2018

Dear Sir/Madam,

TRAM DIVERSION

A few years ago, an Edinburgh newspaper ran an April Fool story to the effect that, instead of going down Leith Walk, the Tram would go along London Road and down Easter Road.

Now that short sighted local traders and residents in Leith Walk are objecting to the extension of the Tram past their premises, perhaps it is time to consider this option seriously? Easter Road could do with the economic boost that the Tram would bring and, with only two bus routes, the construction phase need not not cause major public transport upheaval.

Whilst I’d be sorry to see the Tram avoiding my area, moaning locals probably don’t deserve it and the benefits would be better appreciated in a more deprived area.

John Eoin Douglas