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Back to EpisodesEdinburgh Trams Carry Record Passengers, Expansion Plans Unveiled
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Edinburghs tram system saw a 3.3% ridership increase in 2025, with 1.5 million passengers in August alone. The new tap-on-tap-off payment system and festival crowds boosted growth. Since 2014, ridership has steadily climbed, with the Leith extension doubling numbers. The city is now planning a new line through the southeast, projected to cost £2.9 billion, as demand continues to rise.
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