Date: 30/08/2022

The official inquiry into the Edinburgh tram project is due to cost the same amount of money as Sir John Chilcots investigation into the Iraq war, according to a document obtained by The Scotsman.

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Edinburgh trams: Inquiry due to cost same amount as Iraq war investigation, document shows

Scotsman

The official inquiry into the Edinburgh tram project is due to cost the same amount of money as Sir John Chilcots investigation into the Iraq war, a newly-obtained document has revealed.

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A tram standing in Princes Street Gardens alongside the Scott Monument on 7 September 2005, having been borrowed from Nottingham and hoisted into the gardens by crane the previous day as part of an exhibition - a precursor to work getting underway on Edinburgh's new tram system.
Location: Princes Street [Tram]
Company: Edinburgh Trams
07/09/2005 John Furnevel

The new sign for Major Roadworks in Edinburgh in 2007. View north along Leith Walk towards Princes Street on 8 October, with activity underway on the rerouting of gas, electricity and water supplies in advance of tram works proper.
Location: McDonald Road [Tram]
Company: Edinburgh Trams
08/10/2007 John Furnevel

Crowds eagerly waiting to board trams at Gyle Centre around 10.30am on Saturday 31 May 2014, the first day of public services.
Location: Gyle Centre [Tram]
Company: Edinburgh Trams
31/05/2014 Alasdair Taylor

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