Specifications - Edinburgh Tramway, United Kingdom

Key Data
City population	1 million
System
Ownership	Transport Initiatives Edinburgh (TIE)
Operator	Transdev
Opening date (planned)	2011
Gauge	1,435mm
Lines	1 by 2011
	2 after 2011
Stations	22 (Phase 1)
	11 (after 2011)
Rolling Stock
Vehicles tenders from	CAF
Vehicle length	42m
Seats	230 (350 capacity)
Line speed	80km/h (50mph)
Power System
Voltage	750V
Current	DC overhead
Special Characteristics
	Controversial initiative to cut traffic congestion
	First line to open in 2011, including airport and rail links
	Contract wins for CAF and Siemens
	Major benefits for city centre and docklands area businesses
	Further extensions planned