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Edinburgh Trams Surge with New Routes | Edinburgh News
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- Jul 13, 2026
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Edinburgh trams are booming, hauling 12.5 million passengers last year—a 3.3% jump fueled by festival crowds, a sleek tap-on payment system, and the 2023 Newhaven extension. August alone saw nearly 1.5 million riders, including a record 77,000 at the Oasis concert. Since their 2014 launch (minus a pandemic dip), usage has surged from 5.3 million in 2022 to 12.2 million now. Plans are underway for even bigger expansion: a Granton route via Princes Street or Dean Bridge, and a Newington-to-Cameron Toll line, potentially costing $2.9 billion. Over 11,000 residents voiced opinions in a recent consultation, with council’s Transport Committee set to debate next April. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/fcae385ec144e886