Edinburgh Tram project launches much anticipated extension
An Edinburgh tram on a test run arrives at Port of Leith stop on the Newhaven extension Image: Simon Walton
This week, Edinburgh’s eagerly anticipated new tram route, connecting the city centre with the northern suburb and former fishing community of Newhaven, finally opened. The first revenue-earning service commenced on 7 June at noon. The construction of this route, which began in November 2019, has been completed within the allocated budget of 207.3 million pounds (240.5 million euro).
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