tie is delivering a high-quality, modern and efficient tram network for Edinburgh, which is scheduled to be running on the Capital’s streets by 2011.

Trams offer a whole new transport choice to the people of Edinburgh; one that is proven to appeal to car users where other public transport has failed. Trams are reliable, fast and can carry many passengers; they are also electrically powered producing almost no on-street pollution, which helps to reduce the environmental impact of vehicle emissions.

Phase 1a of the trams is currently being built and this runs from Edinburgh Airport to Newhaven, stopping at key interchange points throughout the route. Phase 1b is still being considered and this would serve the Granton area of the city, connecting it through Craigleith and Roseburn to the City Centre.

tie has an experienced team in place to deliver the trams, with specialists in a number of areas including:

Project promotion, development and delivery

Project management

Construction and operation procurement

Integration and operation expertise

Business case development and financial risk management

Stakeholder management and communications

Construction of the Edinburgh Trams is underway. The first phase of work involves moving all the underground cables and pipes underneath the tram tracks and this will be followed by track laying and infrastructure work.

Carillion are carrying out the utility diversions and in May 2008 contracts were awarded to CAF for the supply of the tram vehicles (TramCo) and to Bilfinger Berger Siemens for the tram infrastructure (InfraCo).

Please click here to visit www.tramsforedinburgh.com

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New Chief Executive Appointed

A new Chief Executive has been appointed for tie Limited. Richard Jeffrey will take up the post in May 2009 and will be tasked with management of the Edinburgh Tram Project through the construction phase until operation.

For more information, please click here to view the media release.