Edinburgh Tramway, United Kingdom
Key Data:
City population
1 million
System:
Ownership
Transport Initiatives Edinburgh (TIE)
Operator
Transdev
Opening date (planned)
2011
Gauge
1,435mm
Lines
1 by 2011
2 after 2011
Stations
22 (Phase 1)
11 (after 2011)
Rolling Stock:
Vehicles tenders from
CAF
Vehicle length
42m
Seats
230 (350 capacity)
Line speed
80km/h (50mph)
Power System:
Voltage
750V
Current
DC overhead
Special Characteristics:
Controversial initiative to cut traffic congestion
First line to open in 2011, including airport and rail links
Contract wins for CAF and Siemens
Major benefits for city centre and docklands area businesses
Further extensions planned
