Serge Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 Trams will carry their first passengers from 5a.m. Saturday 31st May Official announcement later this morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GhostHunter Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 If I was looking to get a tram from the airport into the centre of town - how long would it take ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swarlos Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 If I was looking to get a tram from the airport into the centre of town - how long would it take ? ?7.50 return. Don't know if you can get a single. I'm going to the airport today, would have took the tram. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swarlos Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 If you didn't need the return or if there was a few of you, you'd be cheaper getting a taxi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlasgoJambo Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 ?7.50 return. Don't know if you can get a single. Time is money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambof3tornado Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 35 minutes from the airport to york place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GhostHunter Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 35 minutes from the airport to york place. Perfect - heading to Hanover St, so that's ideal. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My Left Nut Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 I don't understand why you can't validate your Ridacard on the tram. I can just see it now, get to the tram stop when the tram is sitting there, go to validate my Ridacard, the tram pulls away leaving me pissed off!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fxxx the SPFL Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 Th etrams were due to start running in May no coincidence that their start date is now 31st May obviously has been more hitches/snags. Having said that i will use them for my work at Saughton house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 If I was looking to get a tram from the airport into the centre of town - how long would it take ? You can also use your free bus pass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GhostHunter Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 You can also use your free bus pass. Cheers. Wait a Minute. :diddums: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ribble Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 Mind and get a ticket before you get on, otherwise it's a tenner fine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FWJ Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 Clang! Clang! Clang! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chester™ Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 Mind and get a ticket before you get on, otherwise it's a tenner fine! Standard across much of Europe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ribble Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 Standard across much of Europe. Yet totally different to the mode of transport it is replacing! Many folk will assume that it is the same as a bus and that you can pay as you get on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hughesie27 Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 Yet totally different to the mode of transport it is replacing! Many folk will assume that it is the same as a bus and that you can pay as you get on! I am sure they will have a transition period. Tourist will be used to paying before hand and the locals will get used to it in now time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Murray Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 35 minutes from the airport to york place. Pretty sure 35 minutes is the time it has been taking on these trial runs, a little bit longer when picking up passengers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boaby Ewing Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 35 minutes How long did the bus take? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My Left Nut Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 35 minutes How long did the bus take? Think the Airlink 100 takes 30 minutes, might be more during rush hour. http://www.edinburghairport.com/transport-links/buses-and-coaches Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 35 minutes How long did the bus take? Probably about 25 minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaps Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 Think it takes 25 minutes for the airport bus which actually stops right outside the airport Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 Driver training is still ongoing on the line, with each driver being tasked with practising towing a tram through the city centre in the event of a breakdown. I can just picture the driver with a large rope towing the tram along Princes Street. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djf Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 Worth every penny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All Gone Wrong Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 Tram,what a load of ******* ****,**** **** ****** *****,it might grow on me!!! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Swanson Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 Driver training is still ongoing on the line, with each driver being tasked with practising towing a tram through the city centre in the event of a breakdown. I can just picture the driver with a large rope towing the tram along Princes Street. THE SCENES!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tartofmidlothian Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 ?7.50 return. Don't know if you can get a single. I'm going to the airport today, would have took the tram. I wonder if they'll keep running the airport bus, or is it a private operator that does that? Nothing would be more sure to drive punters into the trams than making them the only public route to the airport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ribble Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 Pretty sure 35 minutes is the time it has been taking on these trial runs, a little bit longer when picking up passengers Wonder if TIE or whatever it's call has 'weighted' the trams for these trial runs to see how they will perform/stress test the track for when they are full of people? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott_jambo Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 Trams will start in May they said. So they announce the last day in May. Wideos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3fingersreid Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 I wonder if they'll keep running the airport bus, or is it a private operator that does that? Nothing would be more sure to drive punters into the trams than making them the only public route to the airport. Airport buses to go and a reduced service on the 22 route can't have competition Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djf Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 Trams will start in May they said. So they announce the last day in May. Wideos. It's the "a little under 3.5 million" in the Rangers bank account all over again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djf Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 Is the airport bus service even overly popular? I can't think of anything i'd want to do less than board public transport after a flight. It's not as if a taxi to the city centre would be cripplingly expensive (what ?20 max?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chester™ Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 Is the airport bus service even overly popular? I can't think of anything i'd want to do less than board public transport after a flight. It's not as if a taxi to the city centre would be cripplingly expensive (what ?20 max?) I always use the Airport Bus to and from. Its always busy when I've been on it, even at Stupid O'Clock. Popular with locals and tourists. In terms of price, ?3.50 (single) for the bus or ?20 for a taxi. I think most would choose the former. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diego10 Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 If I was looking to get a tram from the airport into the centre of town - how long would it take ? nearly 7 years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My Left Nut Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 Is the airport bus service even overly popular? I can't think of anything i'd want to do less than board public transport after a flight. It's not as if a taxi to the city centre would be cripplingly expensive (what ?20 max?) I get the Airport bus from Maybury to Haymarket and it is usually always rammed. The quickest way out of Edinburgh Park is to use the Airlink Service unless you get the train. Hopefully the tram will get me into town just as quick but I doubt it. Then again I only have to walk over to The Gyle for the tram so there is some hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Do The Dance Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 The 35 bus also goes to the airport. Just takes a bit longer.. Living where I do, the trams will be handy for me. The 22 bus was also handy, mind you, but I'll definitely use the trams regularly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paolo Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 Standard across much of Europe. Most places in Europe allow you Toncalidate the ticket on the bus or tram. Maybe this can e introduced in the future. They do fine dodgers too, as you say, and rightly so, though I have never been asked to produce my ticket. I think they operate a lot on trust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moogsy Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 Are the 35 and Airlink 100 still going to be running? **** paying ?7.50 when you could get to and from the Airport on a 35 for ?3 for the sake of an extra 15 minutes or so Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cade Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 Airlink bus: 25 mins airport to city centre. ?3.50 single Tram: 35mins airport to city centre. ?4.50 single Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cade Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 Ridacards will work on the trams but there is an additional ?1.50 surcharge if you go further out than the Gyle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toxteth O'Grady Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 being launched on 31st may - so was the titanic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Of The Cat Cafe Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 I am going to miss the airport bus. Always sit on the top deck so I can look into people's windows as we go past. Still, Murrayfield is a shorter walk after home games at Tynecastle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craigieboy Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 I'm looking forward to practically never using them. How long roughly will it take to make back the cost of getting them up and running? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 Airport buses to go and a reduced service on the 22 route can't have competition heard the 22 swapping with 25 ie changing numbers. think doing this to mess the Hitler spoof video "?750 million for the 22 bus route" a few bus timetables will change - costing me money losing the x12 to Ratho which is being stopped still they seem to think it will be a success Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creepy Lurker Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 I've been stuck at the airport since 2002 or so. Wanted to get to York place but there was literally no way of doing so. Can't wait for these to come into operation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cade Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 I'm looking forward to practically never using them. How long roughly will it take to make back the cost of getting them up and running? Well the council admit they'll be running at an operating loss for roughly the first 15 years.......add the losses to the ?1.2billion it cost to build the thing......so it'll take roughly 17,000 years to turn an overall profit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CavySlaveJambo Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 if I am right in thinking that it is only Edinburgh concession cards that are the only ones allowed on the trams? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gizmo Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 if I am right in thinking that it is only Edinburgh concession cards that are the only ones allowed on the trams? Yeah, no out of town issued concession cards valid. http://www.edinburghtrams.com/tickets/scottish-concession-cards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The People's Chimp Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 Is the airport bus service even overly popular? I can't think of anything i'd want to do less than board public transport after a flight. It's not as if a taxi to the city centre would be cripplingly expensive (what ?20 max?) The bus is great. Super cheap and totally efficient. 24 hour service as well. Or at least it was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest GhostHunter Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 Airlink bus: 25 mins airport to city centre. ?3.50 single Tram: 35mins airport to city centre. ?4.50 single Yikes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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