DESCRIPTION Edinburgh original tram opened in 1871 and it was totally electrified in 1920. The original tram network was closed in 1956.
The first section of a modern LRT/tram line opened on 31 May 2014, connecting the airport to the city centre (York Place); tram should be extended towards Newhaven. Tram interchanges with the railway network at Edinburgh Park station and Haymarket.
(last modified February 19, 2017 )
HISTORYdate | section name | line | | 1871 | initial horse tram opening | -- | 1920 | electrification completed | -- | 1956 | tram network closure | -- | 31-05-2014 | Edinburgh Airport-York Place | -- |
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| TECHNICAL DATA Single line length (Km) --
Single line stops --
Single line avg. distance (km) --
Total track length (km) 14
Total network stops 15
Avg. stop net distance (km) 1.0
Type steel wheels
Current/Voltage 750 V DC overhead
Guide/gauge standard gauge rails (1435 mm)
Vehicles builder CAF
Model Urbos 3
Operator EDINBURGH TRAMS LIMITED
| (last modified February 19, 2017 ) |