Edinburgh Trams is to temporary close a section of the tram line for three days so that the network can undergo essential maintenance work as part of a planned programme of renewals.
From the start of service on Saturday, September 27 until the end of service on Monday, September 29, trams will not run between Picardy Place and Haymarket to make way for the replacement of track points at Shandwick Place.
During this time, tram stops at St Andrew Square, Princes Street and West End will be closed. However, services will still run on either side of the closure between Edinburgh Airport and Haymarket, and Newhaven and Picardy Place.
The tram operator said it is working closely with other transport providers Lothian Buses and Scotrail to minimise inconvenience for customers until usual service is restored, offering Ticket Acceptance agreements on certain services.
READ MORE:
'Monumental failure': Road repair delays results in fines of £2.4 million
Is Stranraer being hampered by cheap air travel and poor transport links?
Work to begin on new £59m road bridge and riverside route
Marilena Papadopoulou, Edinburgh Trams Head of Projects & Renewals, said: “These works are part of a wider programme of asset renewals which allow us to maintain and modernise the system, and we’re doing all we can to keep the city moving once they are underway.
“Members of our team will be on hand at key locations and at closed stops throughout the temporary shutdown to help customers complete their onward journeys.
“We ask customers to allow a little extra time for their journeys and would like to thank them in advance for their understanding while we undertake these necessary works.”
Tram tickets will be accepted on the following services:
Lothian Buses
- Service 4 between Haymarket (Dalry Road) and Leith Street
- Service 25 between Haymarket (Dalry Road) and Leith Street
- Service Airlink 100 from Waverley Bridge to Airport (not from Airport)
- All Scotrail train services from Haymarket to Waverley Station.
Share