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almost 2 years ago
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New Edinburgh tram stops built as Newhaven extension enters 'final stages'

Running down Leith Walk from the city centre, the new three-mile route is beginning to take shape, with developers sh...

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about 2 years ago
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Edinburgh Council to launch plans for brand new tram route across the city

With works down on the Newhaven line extension still in progress, officials are set to put forward the proposals, whi...

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over 2 years ago
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Edinburgh shop 'locked in by tram works' as construction on new line continues

In a desperate plea to customers this week, arts and textiles store Logan Malloch said the extension had been a huge ...

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over 2 years ago
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Edinburgh cyclist filmed holding up tram after altercation at red light

The cyclist was caught on camera on Princes Street as they made a clear statement and gesture to the tram driver afte...

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over 2 years ago
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Moment reckless Edinburgh teens cling onto city centre tram in dangerous stunt

The gang of young teenagers were filmed on Princes Street while clinging onto the side of a moving Edinburgh tram as ...

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over 2 years ago
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Edinburgh tourists discover historic bible with secret messages at tram stop

The 20th-century text was picked off a set of railings in Balgreen by eight-year-old Elliott Nellist, however stepmum...

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over 2 years ago
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Edinburgh cyclists left baffled at giant street lamp in middle of bike lane

The bidirectional Leith Walk bike lane remains a work in progress during the Trams to Newhaven extension project, but...

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over 2 years ago
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Edinburgh York Place tram stop will be demolished with more traffic restrictions

The controversial transport infrastructure extension is scheduled to be completed by Spring of next year, but the cur...

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over 2 years ago
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Edinburgh locals baffled as hyped Robert Burns Statue 'unveiled from a bin bag'

The statue of Scotland's national poet has been lovingly restored and now takes pride of place in a new public space ...

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over 2 years ago
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Edinburgh tram extension to shut down part of busy city centre road for 16 weeks

Motorists are to be diverted away from the Picardy Place junction with Broughton Street as work to connect the new tr...

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almost 3 years ago
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Edinburgh Trams project could shut part of Leith Walk for additional five months

The controversial extension may close off the East side of the busy thoroughfare until the summer of 2022 following d...

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almost 3 years ago
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Edinburgh trams to Newhaven project extends with further road closures

Further works to extend the capital's tram line to Newhaven are set to continue in November, with further road closur...

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almost 3 years ago
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Edinburgh's Leith Walk businesses share devastating impact of delayed tram works

With a disrupted street and an international pandemic hitting at the same time, many business owners on Leith Walk ha...

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almost 3 years ago
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Edinburgh tram works to begin outside St James Quarter for over a year

Different phases of the trams to Newhaven project will see the area on York Place and London Road undergo huge constr...

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almost 3 years ago
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Edinburgh time-capsule found beneath statue offers clues to forgotten crimes

Police records from 1897 discovered underneath a statue of Robert Burns in Leith revealed the litany of unusual crime...

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about 3 years ago
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Edinburgh tram works uncover hidden time warp mechanics deep underground

The project which is seeing the tramline taken down to Newhaven from the city centre has uncovered a number of histor...

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about 3 years ago
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Edinburgh resident rages after trees are cut down to make way for tram works

A number of trees have been removed along the Hawthornvale cycle path as part of the project to extend Edinburgh's tr...

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about 3 years ago
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Drone photos show progress of Edinburgh tram project as new works set to start

Works will begin on Ocean Drive at Stevedoor Place in Leith on Monday, July 26, with teams setting up their site this...

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about 3 years ago
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Eyewitness describes moment lorry 'hit Edinburgh tram wire before 'driving off'

The office worker says he 'confronted the driver of the lorry to tell him that he had backed into the post'

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about 3 years ago
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Edinburgh police shut down West End after lorry hits lamp post onto tram wire

Trams will not be able to serve the area until the issue is resolved and are instead running part route between Edinb...

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about 3 years ago
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Edinburgh Trams to pause services today in memory of tragic colleague

Local commuters may also see tram workers dressed in purple today in her memory.

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about 3 years ago
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Take Edinburgh's quiz to see if you can guess the top crimes of 1897

Can you believe that Edinburgh police once battled with a crime epidemic of people riding their horses while drunk?

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over 3 years ago
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Travel chaos as buses diverted away from Princes Street due to tram works

Due a closure on Princes Street, buses are being diverted onto Geroge Street causing major delays.

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over 3 years ago
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Drone footage shows journey Edinburgh trams will take once extension is done

The video showcases the extent of the progress made in plans to extend Edinburgh's tram network to Newhaven.

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over 3 years ago
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Photos show progress of Edinburgh tram works as further road closure confirmed

The Trams to Newhaven team shared images of the trams 'crossover' from outside the shopping complex in Leith

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over 3 years ago
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Princes Street road closure will see over 30 buses diverted this week

A section of Edinburgh's city centre will be closed to vehicles for the next three nights due to tram track maintenance

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over 3 years ago
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Map shows incredible progress of Edinburgh tram extension since works began

The team at Trams to Newhaven have published a map showing what works are currently ongoing in each area along the line.

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over 3 years ago
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Remembering Edinburgh's robot car park 'of the future' 20 years after it opened

The bizarre facility lasted just two years, but it's eclectic history extended well beyond a case of over-ambition

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over 3 years ago
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Edinburgh footpath to close down for minimum of 20 weeks for tram extensions

Edinburgh City Council will be closing down Ocean Drive footpath from Monday 24 May 2021.

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over 3 years ago
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Adorable Edinburgh ducklings saved from tramline after being abandoned by mother

The three tiny birds had been found near the works on Thursday morning and were quickly taken to safety.

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over 3 years ago
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Edinburgh locals facing transport delays after city centre 'collision'

The travel operator put out a warning to Edinburgh locals at around 3:53pm this afternoon following an incident on Pr...

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over 3 years ago
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Edinburgh tram removed from service after window smashed

The vehicle was damaged while stopped at Saughton, with Edinburgh Trams confirming news of the incident shortly befor...

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over 3 years ago
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Meet the Edinburgh tram driver who spends his days off cleaning the streets

When he's not shuttling key workers around the city Vernon Miles spends his days clearing litter for the benefit of h...

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over 3 years ago
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Forth Bridge closed and trams suspended as capital battered with heavy winds

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for wind across Edinburgh and the Lothians which will be in place ...

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over 3 years ago
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Super-talented artists light up Edinburgh with 13 utility box murals

Those behind the Trams to Newhaven project shared details of a host of small murals which have recently popped up thr...

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over 3 years ago
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Leith Walk tram works see road closed and crossing moved from today

Springfield Street will be shut from today until further notice with Stead's Place opened so that motorists can use t...

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over 3 years ago
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Construction workers caught breaking Covid rules despite strict hygiene measures

Two groups of workmen were spotted gathering together on their breaks earlier today

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over 3 years ago
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Multiple Edinburgh tram workers test positive for Covid after outbreak

Ten people are now said to self isolating after working at the 'Trams to Newhaven Project' site in Edinburgh

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over 3 years ago
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Edinburgh trams temporarily suspend all services

The travel operator announced that they have had to cancel their services this morning and that customers can use the...

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