Date: 13/03/2023

'Ghost' trams will tonight begin running up and down Leith Walk in Edinburgh to test out the brand-new extension to the network before its official opening. As part of the first stage of testing and commissioning, empty trams will drive at walking pace along small sections of the new route during evening and night shifts to minimise disruption to traffic. Official marshals will be in place to ensure the trials go to plan. The tests are expected to start from about 8pm from Picardy Place.

External links

Related images

In order to connect the Newhaven extension to the existing overhead power supply, services beyond West End were suspended from 13 to 19 February 2023. This view looking east at Picardy Place stop on 15 February.
Location: Picardy Place [Tram]
Company: Edinburgh Trams
15/02/2023 Bill Roberton

Related news items

Tags: x Edinburgh Trams x Newhaven Extension x Leith Walk