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Edinburgh trams are booming, hauling 12.5 million passengers last year—a 3.3% jump fueled by festival crowds, a sleek tap-on payment system, and the 2023 Newhaven extension. August alone saw nearly 1.5 million riders, including a record 77,000 at the Oasis concert. Since their 2014 launch (minus a pandemic dip), usage has surged from 5.3 million in 2022 to 12.2 million now. Plans are underway for even bigger expansion: a Granton route via Princes Street or Dean Bridge, and a Newington-to-Cameron Toll line, potentially costing $2.9 billion. Over 11,000 residents voiced opinions in a recent consultation, with council’s Transport Committee set to debate next April.

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