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Edinburgh tram extension to Leith and Newhaven officially opens to passengers

THE extension of the Edinburgh Tram network has officially opened to passengers.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 7, 2023

Excited Edinburgh passengers in huge queues for first tram journey to Newhaven

The highly-anticipated link officially opened at 12pm on Wednesday, June 7, following years of construction, but punters were pictured in queues to get on to the first tram to travel on the new route

Edinburgh Live · Jun 7, 2023

Edinburgh trams through Leith finally here - but council has next phase in its sights already

After four years of construction Edinburgh's new £207m tram line from Picardy Place to Newhaven opens to the public today - but city residents can only expect a short break from tram works as attention turns to the next extension.

Edinburgh Live · Jun 7, 2023

Opening date for Edinburgh's new £200 million tram extension revealed

After almost four years of construction, Edinburgh trams will soon take passengers to Newhaven after an opening date was announced for the latest…

The National (Scotland) · May 25, 2023

Edinburgh trams to Newhaven long-awaited launch date for passengers announced

The first Newhaven tram services carrying passengers have been given an official launch date by the City of Edinburgh Council on Thursday, and it is not far away.

Edinburgh Live · May 25, 2023

£200 million Edinburgh tram extension gets launch date

Services on the route to Newhaven are scheduled to start from 7 June

Insider UK · May 25, 2023

Edinburgh's first independent 'houseplant hospital' store to open after pop-up success

Rosanna and Tom Costello have secured the funding to find a permanent home on Newhaven Road and will offer a service unlike any other in the capital, including advice on treating your houseplants

Edinburgh Live · May 4, 2023

First Edinburgh daytime 'ghost trams' seen as testing continues on Newhaven link

Locals spotted the trams making their way from the city centre, down Leith Walk to Newhaven as the official launch date edges nearer. Last month, overnight testing began on the line to minimise disruption to traffic

Edinburgh Live · Apr 19, 2023

Edinburgh locals speak of 'relief' as they get first glimpse of trams to Newhaven

There is varied opinions about the trams and especially in the Leith Walk as many residents have criticised the cost, time spent and the disruption that the trams have supposedly caused to the area.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 19, 2023

Historic Edinburgh Victorian tram cable wheels to be put on permanent public display

The wheels were discovered at the Pilrig Street junction with Leith Walk in August 2021 during the Tram to Newhaven excavations. A permanent public display will be established to view the wheels

Edinburgh Live · Apr 12, 2023