Topic: Leith

visualisation of the Curzon Street terminal in Birmingham for HS2

HS2 Birmingham Curzon Street build begins

HS2 Limited, the company formed to deliver Britain’s high-speed rail project, has begun construction on the landmark Birmingham Curzon Street Station. Whatever else may have been said about the project, the spades are in the...Read more

07-02-2024|Comment|author: Simon Walton

Edinburgh tram arrives at Port of Leith stop in bright sunshine

Edinburgh Tram project launches much anticipated extension

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...Read more

07-06-2023|Comment|author: Simon Walton

Female tram driver in orange jacket testing new tram in Edinburgh

Edinburgh Tram operator fully recruited for Newhaven Line

The original recruitment drive for the Edinburgh Trams attracted over ten thousand applicants. So it comes as no surprise that the operators of the system in Scotland’s capital city have announced that the forthcoming extension...Read more

30-03-2023|Comment|author: Simon Walton