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Christine Jardine says the new tram line plan is popular and good for the economy

MP urges UK Government to help fund new tram line

Trams have not been running on Leith Walk since July 9, leaving the Republic of Leith and its citizens cut off once again

Tram services disrupted after 'medical emergency' on Leith Walk

A man was taken to hospital after being struck by a tram in a "serious crash" near Broomhouse Drive.

Man taken to hospital after being struck by tram in 'serious crash'

The 12-year-old lift has been out of order for the equivalent of one day each week so far this year

Disabled rugby fans 'excluded' from Murrayfield due to faulty lift

The interior of Princes Street Station showing a platform entrance and the ornate refreshments bar in 1963.

Why the Edinburgh railway along the Roseburn Path was closed

The competition includes tram curling and bowling to put the 26 teams' skills to the test

Tram drivers hope for a change of track at European championships

Thursday's council meeting means trams to one of the city's most deprived areas are on ice

Trams decision 'has locked out deprived community for a lifetime'

Trams from city centre to the Royal Infirmary will be prioritised

Councillors agree to prioritise tram to Royal Infirmary

People in Granton say the tramline is vital for the communities in North Edinburgh

Granton urges committee not to 'renege' on 20 years of tram promises

Trams return to full route after signal fault causes disruption

Edinburgh North & Leith Labour MP Tracy Gilbert has written to councillors, urging them to support trams to Granton

'Scrapping trams to north would entrench poverty in deprived areas'

Council plans for the future of Princes Street

Council's Princes Street plans so minor they're 'hardly worth doing'

The Roseburn Path has become a popular walking and cycling route

Refusal to compromise over trams on Roseburn Path branded 'myopic'

A broken down tram on Leith Walk has caused the tram route to be restricted and bus diversions.

Edinburgh Trams hit by 'technical issue' as route restricted

An impression of Princes Street if Richard Murphy's more radical proposals were adopted

Council urged to take less radical option on future of Princes Street

Work on new tramline to begin by 2030 as southern leg prioritised
‘I am absolutely convinced we need a grand and bold vision’ - Cllr Stephen Jenkinson
Ian Swanson

Trams have not been running on Leith Walk since July 9

Frustration and relief as Princes Street and tram route set to reopen

A decision on the proposed new North-South tramline is due to be taken next month

Cammy Day condemns scrapping of trams to Granton as 'outrageous'

Opposition to using the Roseburn Path for trams looks like leading to the northern part of the proposed new line being shelved

If northern tramline is shelved, could it still happen in future? Ian Swanson

The section of the proposed tramline from Granton to the city centre may be shelved

Northern section of new tramline likely to be shelved

Photo: Jolene Campbell

Absence of the trams could help make case for North-South tramline Ian Swanson

Trams have not been running on Leith Walk since July 9

Free shuttle bus to replace trams between city centre and Leith

Extra tram services are being added to help crowds get to and from the Royal Highland Showground for this year's Edinburgh Summer Sessions gigs.

Edinburgh Trams adds extra services for Summer Sessions gigs

Work is continuing to make the fire-hit building safe and the council says Princes Street should reopen by the end of August

Review on how to prevent repeat of disruption by Princes Street fire

Trams have not been running on Leith Walk since July 9

Hopes of temporary service between city centre and Newhaven are dashed

Princes Street has been closed since July 9

Prolonged closure of Princes Street 'unacceptable' says councillor

Princes Street has been closed since the fire on July 9.

Princes Street closure set to impact Edinburgh's vital visitor economy
No end in sight for current situation
Ian Swanson

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The former Debenhams store in Princes Street was extensively damaged in the July 9 fire.

Scale of task following Princes Street fire is spelled out

Trams have not been running on Leith Walk since July 9

Doubts over plans for temporary Newhaven-city centre tram service

The former Debenhams building from the rear, showing the extent of the fire damage

Princes Street closure will last for at least another three weeks

The trams achieved record revenue and passenger numbers, but still made a loss

Edinburgh Trams make £9 million loss despite record passenger numbers

Trams are currently suspended between Newhaven and the city centre

Council considering moving trams by road to enable Leith service

Princes Street has been closed since the fire on July 9

Transport boss says he'd knock down fire-hit building to reopen road

US country singer Luke Combs is set to perform in Edinburgh on Friday and Saturday

Luke Combs: How to get there, road closures and travel information

Princes Street has been closed since July 9

Calls for 'more urgency' in reopening city centre after fire

An Edinburgh tram on Leith Walk.

Call for extra buses for Leith while tram not running

Shandwick Place is set to be closed this weekend as Scotland fans make their way to Murrayfield Stadium for the Nations Championship match against Fiji

More transport woes as major city centre route closed due to rugby

Leith businesses are feeling the pressure this summer as the tram network remains closed on the east side of the city due to the ongoing road closure on Princes Street.

Leith businesses feeling pressure amid post-fire tram network issues

Firefighters in Princes Street

Everything we know so far as emergency services battle major blaze

Princes Street has been cordoned off while firefighters battle a huge blaze

Watch as city building is engulfed in flames as blaze breaks out

Edinburgh Trams controversial boss Lea Harrison got a £327,000 pay-off

Edinburgh Trams £327,000 golden goodbye scandal 'won't happen again'

Edinburgh Trams boss Lea Harrison received a total package of £520,000.

Edinburgh trams boss received 'excessive' £327,000 pay-off

A decision on the North-South tramline is due to be taken in September.

Northern section of new tramline will not go ahead, claim councillors

Edinburgh North-South tramline risks becoming 'fantasy project' due to lack of funding, claims senior councillor

Edinburgh North-South tramline 'risks becoming fantasy project'

The tram line extension to Newhaven opened in June 2023

How the Newhaven tram extension has impacted property prices

The consultation found 68 per cent opposition to using the Roseburn Path for the new tramline, but market research showed more people in favour. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

'Rule out Roseburn Path' demand after tram consultation results

Only minority support new Edinburgh tram line in consultation response

Visualisation of a tram-train at a re-opened station on the south suburban railway line

Council calls for South Sub feasibility study within 6 months

The incident occurred on Leith Walk on Sunday morning.

Woman, 19, seriously injured after being struck by tram in Edinburgh

The incident happened on Leith Walk.

Edinburgh tram hits pedestrian closing large section of Leith Walk

The council has agreed a settlement with law firm DLA Piper in its £200m claim over ‘negligent’ legal advice

'Big chunk of council's tram settlement could have been lost'

First Minister John Swinney

Exclusive John Swinney on new tramline, South Sub and SNP seats at risk

The incident occurred at Edinburgh's West End.

Emergency services called to cyclist incident in Edinburgh West End

Runners encouraged to sign up for 2026 Race The Tram! event

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