Monday April 27th 2026
Edinburgh Tram
Written by Midlothian View Reporter, Liam Eunson
Around 170 people attended a meeting held on Thursday by the campaign group Tram Trains for Edinburgh (“TTfE”) at the King’s Buildings in Edinburgh.
The idea of reopening the ‘South Sub’ using the hybrid vehicles that can run onto the existing tram network met with an enthusiastic response from local residents.
The group explained how the under-used railway line could be used by tram-trains, and what tram stops at Newington and Cameron Toll might look like.
Attendees were able to question how the engineering challenges and approvals process might be progressed. Elected politicians from the Labour and Liberal Democrat Parties came to express support for the project, whilst SNP and Green politicians sent messages of approval.
The campaign group has recently backed SNP’s manifesto announcement that included plans for a potential study looking into the feasibility of introducing tram trains in Edinburgh using the South Suburban rail line.
Following then meeting, Rob Falcon, Chair of TTfE, said:
“It was great to welcome so many members of the public to our latest open meeting. Local residents will benefit hugely from better public transport across the south side of the city, and there was enthusiasm for a service to connect residents in the Lothians to work, retail or leisure locations along the South Sub, reducing traffic and congestion. Reopening the South Sub would provide a fast and efficient service on a route difficult to navigate by car and poorly served by buses.”
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