The Edinburgh tram route covers 14km from York Place in the city centre all the way to Edinburgh Airport. Connect with trains at Edinburgh Gateway, Edinburgh Park Station and Haymarket. Waverley Station is just a short walk from St Andrew Square.
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When were trams removed from Edinburgh?
16 November 1956
Edinburgh’s last tram operated on 16 November 1956, terminating at the Shrubhill Depot on Leith Walk (archive film footage exists of the event). One tramcar has been preserved – number 35, built in 1948 – which was put on display in a small museum at the Shrubhill Depot for a number of years.
How often do the trams run in Edinburgh?
Trams run from every 7 minutes throughout the daytime, 7 days a week. In the early morning and during the evenings trams run from every 10 minutes.
When did the last tram run in Edinburgh?
16 November 1956
The last Edinburgh tram ran on 16 November 1956.
Who built Edinburgh trams?
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Built by Dick Kerr of Preston in 1903 as a cable-drawn car, it was one of a batch of 20 for the company. Originally an open-top double-decker, it gained a light top cover in 1907. It was transferred to the Corporation in the 1919 change of ownership. It was rebuilt into an electric tram in December 1923.
How many tram stops in Edinburgh?
Edinburgh Trams is a tramway in Edinburgh, Scotland, operated by Edinburgh Trams Ltd. As of 2017 it is a 14-kilometre (8.7 mi) line between York Place in the New Town and Edinburgh Airport, with 16 stops.
Are Edinburgh Trams a success?
That success was replicated in 2018 when a survey undertaken by the Institute of Customer Service awarded Edinburgh Trams a score of 87.9 – more than 15 points above the transport industry average, and 10 points higher than the multi-sector average.
Are trams free in Edinburgh?
If the answer to both questions is yes, you can travel for free on Edinburgh Trams. Please note, Scottish National Entitlement Cards that do not have City of Edinburgh Council as the issuing Local Authority are not valid on tram services.
Where does the tram go in Edinburgh?
The Edinburgh tram route covers 14km from York Place in the city centre all the way to Edinburgh Airport. Connect with trains at Edinburgh Gateway, Edinburgh Park Station and Haymarket. Waverley Station is just a short walk from St Andrew Square.
When was the first tram in Edinburgh?
November 6th 1871
Edinburgh’s 142 year affiliation with trams began on November 6th 1871 when the Edinburgh Street Tramways Company introduced a three-and-a-half mile horse-drawn line from Haymarket, via Princes Street and Leith Walk, to Bernard Street, Leith.
When did the trams stop in Aberdeen?
May 3 1958
Aberdeen’s trams, regarded as a vital part of the city’s life, reached the end of the track 60 years ago today. The last of the trams made their way from Bridge of Dee to Bridge of Don on May 3 1958, down streets lined with local folk who had come to pay their last respects.
Why did Edinburgh trams fail?
The council’s attempt at getting it funded through a congestion tax referendum in 2005 proved a humiliating failure, losing 74 per cent. As a result, funding proposals were considered by the Scottish Parliament, who were unwilling to finance Line 3, reducing the scope of the project to the first two.
Are there trams in Scotland?
Edinburgh Trams
Trams run frequently along the route, every 7-9 minutes during the daytime. There are sixteen tram stops along the route, with most stops allowing onward connections to other bus and/or national rail services.
Does the tram in Edinburgh go to the airport?
Hop on the tram
Trams are one of the easiest ways to get to and from the airport with fast and frequent services to the city centre. Trams depart every 7 minutes (07:00 – 19:00) and every 15 minutes out-with these hours, with an end-to-end journey of just 30 minutes.
Are dogs allowed on Edinburgh trams?
Guide dogs, assistance dogs and learning dogs will be carried if there is room on the tram. All dogs must be on a lead and all other animals must be secured in a suitable cage or carrying case. A Company official may require an animal to be taken off the tram at any time.
How much did Edinburgh tram cost?
Following a number of delays, the tram project was concluded with a cost of £776m – more than double the originally estimated cost of £375m. Speaking to The Scotsman Liberal Democrat Holyrood candidate for Edinburgh Western, Alex Cole-Hamilton said: “These costs are through the roof.
Do Edinburgh trams make money?
Passenger revenue of Edinburgh Trams in the United Kingdom 2014-2021. Since beginning operations on May 31, 2014, Edinburgh Trams increased its passenger revenue in each fiscal year, peaking in the 2019/20 financial year at around 15.9 million British pounds.
How much over budget was Edinburgh trams?
The inquiry is investigating why the cost of the tram project increased from an £375m to around £1 billion and was completed years late in 2014 after an acrimonious dispute between its builders and a city council company leading the project.
Are Edinburgh Trams free for over 60s?
Councils across Scotland are currently replacing the OneScotland cards which are used for concessionary travel by anyone aged 60 or over or anyone who has received a card on grounds of disability.Both new designs are valid for free travel on Edinburgh Trams if they have been issued by the City of Edinburgh Council.
What does a Saltire Card entitle you to?
Objectives and benefits
The scheme provides free travel on registered local and long-distance bus services throughout Scotland, at any time of day for any number of journeys, for those aged 60 and over, as well as for eligible disabled people who live in Scotland.
How long is tram from Edinburgh Airport to York Place?
Tickets cost £1 – £5 and the journey takes 29 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Edinburgh Trams operates a vehicle from Edinburgh Airport to Edinburgh, St Andrew Square every 15 minutes.
