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More trams to operate after timetable change

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There will be more tram services serving passengers at peak times in a timetable change being introduced. The extra trams are being introduced at selected points in the timetable following a review of customer travel...

Take the tram to Edinburgh’s Christmas – the market opens today

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Edinburgh is about to host one of the UK’s most popular winter wonderlands, and the city’s multi-award-winning tram network is gearing up to help visitors make the most of the acclaimed Christmas Market in Princes Street Gardens. The nearest...

Trams on track to win up to three awards

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Edinburgh Trams has been shortlisted to win in three categories at the Global Light Rail Awards. The company is shortlisted for the UK Operator of the Year at the Global Light Rail Awards, the...

Edinburgh Trams will continue to provide free fares for under 22-year-olds

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Edinburgh Trams has confirmed it will continue to provide free fares for under 22-year-olds despite the Scottish Government refusing to stump up funding to cover the cost.  The concessionary scheme started in 2022 at the...

Edinburgh Trams on track to win more awards

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With a wide collection of awards, Edinburgh’s tram network is in line ti win more as it celebrates ten years of operation this month. Edinburgh Trams marks the first decade on Friday and in just...

Easter ticket deals on trams

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Edinburgh Trams have a range of family and group ticket deals this Easter. The Family Day Tripper ticket is £8 and covers unlimited travel for up to two adults and three children between Ingliston Park...

Tram crash causes delays

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A crash between a tram and a car near the Gyle is causing delays this afternoon. Edinburgh Trams reported the incident on Twitter at about 12.15 and the trams are still running part route from...

Take a tram from the airport

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With the Easter fast approaching, anyone planning to fly into Edinburgh for a short break can ‘relax and glide’ from the airport with the city’s trams. Alongside the popular ‘Airport Return’ tickets, which are priced...

Millions more passengers take the tram

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The new part of the tram line extended to Newhaven has meant millions more customers who have chosen the tram as their public transport option. Unsurprisingly Edinburgh Airport was the busiest stop on the...

New children’s book to promote safety on the trams

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Tilly the Tram is back with a new story featuring key destinations such as St James Quarter, the Port of Leith and the Royal Yacht. The book is written and illustrated by members of the...

Edinburgh Trams – essential engineering works begin next weekend

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Engineering works will take place later this month resulting in changes to evening and early morning tram services. Essential works are required to replace tracks and points at York Place and Shandwick Place, now...

Forever Edinburgh has its message wrapped up

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The city's destination guide which took over where Marketing Edinburgh left off has wrapped a tram with its latest message to help visitors enjoy Edinburgh no matter what time of the year it is. The...

Trams in Edinburgh – where next?

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The part of the tram route from Roseburn to Granton was given statutory approval by The Scottish Government (who might or might not have some money to put towards a new part of the...

Tram fatality – company fined

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At Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Thursday Edinburgh Trams admitted to breaching S.3(1) of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 through a S.76 notice and received a fine of £240,000 reduced from £360,000. In...

Transport awards – Edinburgh Trams are on track

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Edinburgh Trams is in the running for another prestigious accolade after being shortlisted for an award that is contested by transport companies from all over the UK. Following a successful night at the Scottish Transport...

Money saving deals available when taking the tram to football match at BT Murrayfield

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There are two significant football teams playing at BT Murrayfield next week and Edinburgh Trams has ticket deals to make it easy for fans to get to the ground. Manchester United will take on Olympique...

Tram wrap reflects new relationship with visitor attraction

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The newest unmissable colourful tram wrap promotes Camera Obscura & World of Illusions on the Royal Mile. All seven carriages are wrapped from top to bottom front to back and inside out.... There are...

Edinburgh Trams ready to roll with new line

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With the launch of passenger services to Newhaven today the Edinburgh Trams team stands ready to introduce its award-winning brand of service excellence to tens of thousands of new customers. There are eight new stops,...

Edinburgh Trams now run from the airport to Newhaven – what next?

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The new part of the tramline from Picardy Place to Newhaven is now well and truly open. Samba drumming bands, a piper, and a ballet choreographed specially for the occasion were all included in...

Trams to Newhaven – what will happen on Wednesday?

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Passenger services on Edinburgh’s new part of the tram line to Newhaven will be launched with the help of the community along the route on Wednesday. The first paying customers will board the service,...

Tram to Newhaven will open to the public on Wednesday

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The part of the line between Picardy Place and Newhaven opens to the public on Wednesday 7 June 2023, nine years after the original part of the line opened between York Place and Edinburgh...

Edinburgh Trams Customer Relations team revving up ahead of Newhaven launch

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Edinburgh Trams say their committed, highly skilled team with a passion for customer service is ready to help everyone make the most of the extended tram service. In the days leading up to the launch...

Edinburgh Trams to begin carrying passengers to Newhaven

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Edinburgh Trams will begin carrying passengers all the way from Edinburgh Airport to Newhaven as the date is announced for the opening of the new part of the line. Construction began on the Trams to...

Take the tram to Beyoncé’s concert

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When Beyoncé takes to the stage in the capital this weekend, fans can take advantage of the most convenient travel option by taking the tram. Edinburgh Trams will be laying on extra services on the...

Career milestone for Ross with opening of tram route to Newhaven

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A month after Edinburgh Trams began running passenger services in May 2014 Ross Crawford joined the business as a Ticketing Assistant. Since then he has progressed in the organisation, becoming a driver first, then...

Edinburgh Trams shortlisted for Operator of the Year

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Edinburgh Trams is on track for an award at an event being held to celebrate excellence in the Scottish transport sector. Following a series of wins over the past year, Edinburgh Trams is now on...

New tram drivers testing their driving skills from today

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Daytime full speed testing got underway on the new section of tram line on Wednesday. Edinburgh Trams now has a bigger team of drivers who are testing their skills on the Newhaven line for...

Use a family tram ticket this Easter

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Families planning a short break in Edinburgh to enjoy the Easter holidays can take advantage of value-for-money travel from the city’s tram system. Offering unlimited travel for up two adults and up to three children...

Take the tram to Terminal V

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Edinburgh’s tram company is on hand to help partygoers make the most of the line-up of acts at Terminal V. The festival takes place at The Royal Highland Centre over the Easter weekend when festival...

Edinburgh Trams have filled vacancies ahead of services to Newhaven starting up

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An "expanded, committed and highly-skilled workforce" is set to help drive Edinburgh’s award-winning tram system into a new era following what Edinburgh Trams say was a hugely successful recruitment campaign. Ahead of the launch of...

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