Date: 11/11/2015

PLANS to extend the Capitals tram line down Leith Walk have suffered a major blow with SNP councillors set to oppose the move. A full meeting of the city council next week is due to vote on whether to go ahead with a £144 million proposal to complete the route to Newhaven.

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Leith Walk tram line extension blocked by the SNP

Scotsman

PLANS to extend the Capital’s tram line down Leith Walk have suffered a major blow with SNP councillors set to oppose the move.

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The new sign for Major Roadworks in Edinburgh. View north along Leith Walk towards Princes Street on 8 October 2007 with activity underway on the rerouting of gas, electricity and water supplies in advance of tram works proper.
Location: Leith Walk [Tram]
Company: Edinburgh Trams
08/10/2007 John Furnevel

The current Edinburgh Tram terminus at York Place, looking west towards Queen Street on 22 August 2015. The layout of this terminus certainly looks 'temporary'.
Location: York Place [Tram]
Company: Edinburgh Trams
22/08/2015 John Yellowlees

The buffer at Edinburgh Trams York Place terminus on 23 September. The road sign in the background points the way for the delayed Leith extension.
Location: York Place [Tram]
Company: Edinburgh Trams
23/09/2014 Bill Roberton