Plans to use South Sub for tram-trains take step forward as feasibility study begins

Step forward for plans to reopen disused Edinburgh rail line as report ordered

A DISUSED rail line in Edinburgh could see a new lease of life as transport chiefs have commissioned a "high-level feasibility study" for the project.

Edinburgh South Suburban line tram-train study moves forward

Transport Scotland and Network Rail are to undertake a technical feasibility study on using the route

Plans to use South Sub for tram-trains take step forward as feasibility study begins

Tram-trains, which are used in a number of European cities, are sturdier and capable of going at higher speeds than normal trams.

Step forward for plans to run tram-trains crossing south of Edinburgh

Proposals to run tram-trains on a railway line crossing the south of Edinburgh have taken a step forward. A ‘high-level’ technical study expected to be finished by the end of next March. Transport Scotland has announced they and Network Rail will undertake a feasibility study towards running the vehicles on the route. The study would […] The post Step forward for plans to run tram-trains crossing south of Edinburgh appeared first on The Edinburg…

Tram-trains could expand public transport links on rarely-used line

A feasibility study has been launched which could see tram-trains utilise the South Suburban line in Edinburgh