The inaugural tram vehicle arrived in Edinburgh with the darkness of the night and was put on public display at the heart of the route on Princes Street.

Fresh from successful track testing in Germany, the 43 metre long vehicle built for Edinburgh’s new system is the first of the 27-strong fleet to arrive in the City.

Following on from the success of the Tram Mock-up, which logged a record 140,000 visitors, the finished tram will give the public an insight into the vehicle that Edinburgh Trams will offer when operational in 2012.

When completed Edinburgh trams will connect the Internatioanl Airport with the Edinburgh downtown.

Tram Facts

• 27 Tram Vehicles
• 42.8 metres in length
• Comprised of 7 modules
• 250 people capacity – 78 Seats, 2 wheelchair spaces, 170 standing and ample luggage space
• 100% low floor access providing easy access for all passengers
• 30 mph on-street and up to 45 mph on off-street sections
• Regenerative braking allows energy to be recovered and channelled back into the power lines
• Safety features will include CCTV onboard and at tram stops
• Tram wheels will use lubrication on tight corners to minimise ‘wheel squeal’
• The tram fleet will travel 5,500km per day once operational
• Estimated 40,000 passenger journeys per day

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