Date: 03/07/2013

Edinburgh’s trams could be running by Christmas, business leaders have been told. The Scotsman has learned that several major retailers briefed on the project have been assured that the route may be ready by mid-December, once test runs are completed and mandatory safety certificates issued. Senior transport officials held a series of private meetings with traders last week to provide them with an update on the project’s progress. The director of one major store said he had even been privately told of a date 
15 December but council leaders last night denied this.

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Edinburgh Trams: Line may be open for Christmas

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Edinburgh’s trams could be running by Christmas, business leaders have been told.

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View east along Princes Street past The Mound tram stop on 18 June 2013.
Location: Princes Street [Tram]
Company: Edinburgh Trams
18/06/2013 Bill Roberton

Trams to and from Edinburgh Airport passing at Ingliston on 8 March 2013 during demo operations.
Location: Ingliston Park and Ride [Tram]
Company: Edinburgh Trams
08/03/2013 John Furnevel

View up the significant gradient on the section of tramway along North St Andrew Street between York Place and the St Andrew Square tram stop showing the tracks coming closer together as they reach the turn into York Place behind the camera.
Location: St Andrew Square [Tram stop]
Company: Edinburgh Trams
04/06/2013 David Pesterfield

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