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.
Edinburgh Trams and Lothian Buses have been recognised among the UK's very best public transport operators after both securing top honours at the National Transport Awards in London. Edinburgh Trams was named 'Tram Operator of the Year' and Lothian was named ‘Bus Operator of the Year’, while Chief Executive Sarah Boyd received the prestigious ‘Woman of the Year’ award in recognition of her leadership and contribution to the industry.
As the colder and darker nights start to come in and we look forward to the upcoming ‘ber months, we can’t help but wonder where this year has gone?!
With October finally upon us, spooky season is officially here, and you won’t be caught short on things to do to keep you occupied in the Scottish capital this month.
Whether you’re making the most of the October break with the family, looking to pick back up on the rugby season with Edinburgh Rugby, or if you fancy getting a group together and heading to a show, there’s plenty to sink your teeth into and glide to this month.
Today (Monday 14 September), Edinburgh Trams is reporting a successful first 8 months since the full implementation of LeadMind Automatic Vehicle Speed Monitoring (AVSM), a safety mechanism designed to prevent trams overturning due to over speeding, on Monday 12 January 2026. The implementation of LeadMind AVSM was Edinburgh Trams' response to the Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) recommendation No 3 into the overturning of a tram at Sandilands junction in Croydon on 9 November 2016.
Next week, two of our top tram drivers will be heading to Warsaw in Poland to compete in the European Tram Driver Championship for the chance to be crowned Europe’s top tram drivers.
Emma White and Jason Moffat secured their places in the championship after a rigorous internal selection process and alongside driver trainer, Iain Madden, they’ll be flying the Scottish flag as they take on a series of challenges on Saturday 19 September as part of the competition.
September can sometimes feel like a quieter month with the departure of Edinburgh’s festival season – but with trams running a full route again and back serving the city centre, Leith and Newhaven, there’s a whole host of events across the city which you can once more glide to on the tram.
Read on for some of our top recommendations to combat your Fringe blues!
Applications are now open to be the next Charity of Choice partner for Edinburgh Trams and Lothian Buses.
This year, following the integration of bus and tram operations in the city, we are delighted to share that Edinburgh Trams will join Lothian Buses in supporting a dedicated charity partner, bringing even more colleagues and customers together behind causes that make a real difference in the communities we serve.
Correct as of Friday 28 August, 14:00
Subject to final testing tonight (Friday 28 August), full tram services between Edinburgh Airport and Newhaven will resume from the start of service on Saturday 29 August, following the reopening of Princes Street.
Rock and Roll legends Bon Jovi are taking to the stage here in Edinburgh this month, as they bring their FOREVER TOUR to Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium on Friday 28 August for what is sure to be an unforgettable night of live music.
Marking their much-anticipated return to live touring, the GRAMMY Award winning, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band will be bringing a mixture of their classic hits and new songs – so get polished up on your lyrics to sing the night away!
Get ready for seven days filled to the brim with good music as Summer Sessions returns to the Scottish capital at the Royal Highland Showgrounds from Friday 21 to Saturday 29 August.
Expect performances from Biffy Clyro, The Cure, Florence + The Machine, Lorde, Deftones, The Prodigy, and for the first time, a new family-friendly festival, Heather on the Hill.
