Work to connect Edinburgh’s existing tram network to the Newhaven line will see the permanent closure of the York Place stop this week and a temporary suspension of services to other city centre stops.
From Thursday, February 10, trams will run as far as the West End tram stop with alternative arrangements put in place to enable customers to complete their journey. In April, services will resume as far as a temporary terminus in St Andrew Square.
We're pleased to confirm the launch date for our new ‘Tap on, Tap off’ system as Monday 19 May 2025, two weeks from today.
The launch announcement comes following months of testing, working alongside Lothian Buses and our payment provider Flowbird to ensure the security and efficiency of the new system.
Here at Edinburgh Trams, we’re huge rugby fans, and since the tram line opened in 2014, we’ve been inviting game attendees to ‘Try’ the tram to Murrayfield and Hive Stadiums, so we’re proud to throw our support behind Edinburgh Rugby as a Community Partner for the 2024 season.
The partnership formalises a relationship which extends back to the very beginning our Edinburgh operation in 2014.
We're expecting May to be a big month for us, and between the start of the summer concerts at Murrayfield and the launch of our brand-new Tap on, Tap off service, we're very excited that it's finally here!
Edinburgh really feels like it's ramping up towards the summer, now - if you're looking for things to do in the city this month, here's our list of recommendations.
It will soon be easier than ever to pay for travel on Edinburgh’s popular tram network as final tests get underway on a new ‘Tap on, Tap off’ payment system.
The system will go live from start of service on Monday 19 May!
We’re gearing up for a busy Easter weekend as Edinburgh prepares for the return of Terminal V at the Royal Highland Centre.
It’s officially the Easter Holidays, and if you aren’t jetting off somewhere warm and sunny-side-up, there’s plenty to do in Edinburgh, especially while it’s warm(ish) and sunny(ish) here too!
See our full list of cracking recommendations below – and don’t forget, if you’re taking the wee ones out for the day, you can buy a Family Day Tripper ticket in advance on the Edinburgh Ticket website to get the best value for money.
No, you do not need to tap off. You can continue to use your pass as normal.
