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Trams to Newhaven
On the 7th June 2023, the long awaited Newhaven extention opened adding around 3 miles of new track and 8 extra stops to the network.
The existing line from York Place was extended, with that stop being closed in favour of the new Picardy Place stop a bit further down the road. Trams then follow Leith Walk all the way to the foot before serving the Ocean Terminal and finishing at Newhaven.
This extension, like most parts of the tramway, was quite controversial. For many years, various bits of Leith Walk were ripped up to lay tracks and the opening was postponed by a few months due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The line itself is very smooth and for a first ride, I was quite impressed! The ticket inspector was very friendly too which is always nice to see on public transport! There was quite a fair load up until Leith and even after then, there were still a good deal of passengers riding to the terminus. "Build it and they will come" has proven yet again that public transport infrastructure is worth investing in!
I think now, Edinburgh should have a crack at building a system similar to that of Crossrail and the London Overground... There are plenty of disused rail alignments about and still plenty of districts without a rail service!
Anyways, enough waffling!
Trams to Newhaven
On the 7th June 2023, the long awaited Newhaven extention opened adding around 3 miles of new track and 8 extra stops to the network.
The existing line from York Place was extended, with that stop being closed in favour of the new Picardy Place stop a bit further down the road. Trams then follow Leith Walk all the way to the foot before serving the Ocean Terminal and finishing at Newhaven.
This extension, like most parts of the tramway, was quite controversial. For many years, various bits of Leith Walk were ripped up to lay tracks and the opening was postponed by a few months due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The line itself is very smooth and for a first ride, I was quite impressed! The ticket inspector was very friendly too which is always nice to see on public transport! There was quite a fair load up until Leith and even after then, there were still a good deal of passengers riding to the terminus. "Build it and they will come" has proven yet again that public transport infrastructure is worth investing in!
I think now, Edinburgh should have a crack at building a system similar to that of Crossrail and the London Overground... There are plenty of disused rail alignments about and still plenty of districts without a rail service!
Anyways, enough waffling!