Tag: Edinburgh Trams
Leith Landmark to Appear on Edinburgh Trams
In Leith’s Bernard Street, a statue of Scotland’s bard, Robert Burns stands proud. This statue is the latest famous landmark to feature in the nationwide ‘Window to Scotland’ campaign launched by leading home improvements...
Edinburgh Trams named Operator of the Year
Edinburgh Trams brought home the silver this week.
The company won the coveted Operator of the Year title at a prestigious awards event celebrating excellence in the light rail sector.
As well as winning the top...
Defibrillators now installed on all 27 trams
Edinburgh has 27 trams in total and now all of them have a defibrillator on board thanks to the efforts of St John Scotland.
This follows the donation last year of some 17 life-saving devices...
Letter from Scotland
It was the week of the Great Relaunch last week.
Not since the launching of the Great Michael in 1511 has Scotland set out on a more audacious project. Launching her “most ambitious plans ever”...
Edinburgh Trams help out with Pedal for Scotland
If you are taking part in this year's Pedal for Scotland then part of the problem is not the cycle itself, but getting to the start and the finish.
Edinburgh Trams have it all sewn...
Trams will cause disruption – but they will be worth it
When the tram line is extended down Leith Walk, it will mean closing the street to three lanes of traffic for a period of eighteen months.
This will come hot on the heels of Leith...
Former councillors to give evidence at Tram Enquiry
The first witnesses when the Tram Enquiry begins again next week will all be former councillors, except for one : Iain Whyte the current Conservative Group leader.
All others are former councillors now retired, including...
Edinburgh Trams show off their new colours
With CR Smith backing the tram wrapping the city's streets will now look a bit different. There will be 18 different designs on 18 of the city's 27 strong fleet and they will all...
It’s a wrap for Edinburgh Trams
CR Smith the Scottish double glazing company has entered into a £1 million deal with Edinburgh Trams, Marketing Edinburgh and TfE to advertise on 18 of the city's 27 strong fleet for two years....
The Council Leader talks about plans for tram extension to Newhaven
We posed some questions to the Council Leader Adam McVey following the announcement that the Outline Business Case has now been developed for approval by the council next month. This means that the tram...
Edinburgh Trams to run all night…..at weekends in August
Now to get you home after your festival revelling Edinburgh Trams will run round the clock services at weekends next month.
Trams will run from approximately every 30 minutes between midnight and 5.30am on Saturday nights...
Edinburgh Trams announce operating profit
Edinburgh Trams have today announced that their latest accounts show a pre-tax profit of £252,000. This means that the tram operator has returned a profit well ahead of any forecasts.
The original projection were for...
Edinburgh Trams now running full service again
After the flooding earlier in the week which affected Edinburgh Trams, they are now running a full service from York Place to Edinburgh Airport.
Severe weather overwhelmed drainage systems and caused flooding at the A8...
Flooding at A 8 underpass affects trams
Due to severe localised flooding, services between Edinburgh Airport and Edinburgh Park Central are suspended.
The rainfall since Monday afternoon has affected drainage systems, and the A8 underpass located between Edinburgh Gateway and Gyle Centre...
Edinburgh Trams win Chamber of Commerce awards
At the Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce Business Awards Gala Dinner at the Sheraton the choice was clear as Edinburgh Trams won top honours in the High Growth and Excellence in Health and Safety categories.
The...
PHOTOS – Launch of easy access defibrillators on all Edinburgh Trams
All Edinburgh Trams now have a defibrillator in a special holder in the middle of the tram, ready to be used if and when necessary. The life-saving equipment has been provided by the fundraising...
Spotted the #Tramspotting tram yet in Edinburgh?
The Tramspotting tram is now on track - but what about other tram advertising?
The tram with the eye-catching wrap has been on the rails for a couple of weeks now - have you...
More people using the trams in Edinburgh
Edinburgh Trams report today that more passengers have used their services with figures released that show a 10% growth year on year.
5.6 million passenger journeys last year are being billed as a success for the...
5,000 used free Hogmanay trams
It appears that many people ditched the car and took the tram home after the Hogmanay celebrations.
Between midnight and 5:00am more than 5,000 people used the tram meaning that extra trams were brought out...
Edinburgh Trams now have a ticket to get you to the airport and...
- City-zone return to complement existing Airport return -
- Options for extra and faster services also being assessed -
Next month tram passengers will soon be able to buy a return ticket for city-zone journeys, helping to reduce queues...
Edinburgh Trams to the rescue
If you are a ScotRail passenger and your journey is disrupted then you can complete your journey by tram for no extra cost.
The idea is that if your rail journey is affected by severe...
Millions use Edinburgh Trams
It has been reported this morning that Edinburgh Trams carried over 5 million passengers last year surpassing all predictions.
The number of people using the tram has gone up by 12% on last year and...
Transport for Edinburgh offering free flights and travel tickets
Transport for Edinburgh is offering passengers across Edinburgh and the Lothians the chance to win free flights or travel tickets by inviting Santa on their favourite bus and tram routes.
Teaming up with Jet2.com, Jet2 Holidays...
Bus drivers raise objections to tram extension
Bus drivers are in open revolt against Edinburgh’s plans to extend its tram line into a system.
A Facebook group called Stop the Edinburgh Tram Extension has been set up by bus drivers, and counts many...
Book Week Scotland takes to the trams this Friday
Passengers on Edinburgh Trams are in for a literary treat tomorrow lunchtime 27 November when two acclaimed authors jump on board for a special reading.
Cathy Renztenbrink (The Last Act of Love) and Douglas Lindsay (The Legend of...
Council preparing to take the tram to Newhaven
The trams will in the very near future go all the way to Newhaven, and the council say they have the money to pay for it, without affecting their revenue budgets in the short or...
Edinburgh Tram Inquiry – Chairman repeats demand to revive former tram company
The Chairman of the Edinburgh Tram Inquiry Lord Hardie has raised further questions over the council's decision not to give the former tram company tie the kiss of life and allow it a voice...
Edinburgh Tram Inquiry gets moving
The Rt Hon Lord Hardie, Chairman of the Edinburgh Tram Inquiry today chaired a Preliminary Hearing in Edinburgh.
Lord Hardie announced the details of seven organisations which have been designated as 'Core Participants', outlined the progress of...
Edinburgh Trams shortlisted for National Transport Awards
Yes there will be those among you who think this is a Fringe joke but it is not! Whatever you might think or have thought about the tram it is a game changer in...
Man knocked down by tram at Lochside Avenue
A man has been knocked down by a tram earlier this afternoon in an incident at Lochside Avenue
A spokesman for Edinburgh Trams said:
“We can confirm that there was a collision between a tram and a...
