The Trams

27 CAF Urbos Type 3 trams were ordered for the Edinburgh Tramway and were built by CAF at their factory in Beasain, Spain.   The Urbos3 trams purchased by Edinburgh Trams were a bespoke version made specifically for Edinburgh 

256 at Ingliston Park and Ride256 at Ingliston Park and RideThe 19th CR Smith advert tram (advertising their door window and conservatory upgrade and repair service), 256 pauses at Ingliston Park and Ride with a service from Airport - York Place 25.5.18 Technical information

Built by CAF
Model Urbos Type 3
Number Built 27
Delivered 2010-2012
Fleet Numbers 251-277
Driven from Either end (double ended)
Number of Sections 7
Top Speed 43 MPH
Seating 78
Standing Passengers 170
Wheelchair Spaces 2
Step Free Access Throughout Each Tram
Defibrillators Carried on board each tram

Each tram is articulated with wheels under sections 1,3,5 and 7.    

The 27 trams were ordered for the original planned line from the Airport to Newhaven and the Branch to Granton.   However as the branch to Granton has not been built to date, 17 trams are required daily to operate every 7 minutes between Airport and Newhaven.   To even out the mileage and usage of the trams, they are cycled in and out of service regularly, which allows for maintenance and any planned upgrades to take place.

Fleet List

Fleet Number Delivery Date Livery Current All over advert Notes Photo
251 21.2.12 Madder and White with platinum lining St James Quarter Advert Livery  
252 27.4.10 Madder and White with platinum lining Carries external advertising for CR Smith. (From Bannockburn to Dundee). advert first appeared: 3.10.17 First tram to be delivered to Edinburgh.   252 was put on display on Princes Street during Summer 2010, Then afterwards was stored in a bus yard in Broxburn until 18.10.11 252 at Edinburgh Park Central252 at Edinburgh Park CentralCAF Urbos 3 252 approaches Edinburgh Park Central with an Airport - York Place service 3.2.18
253 13.7.12 Madder and White with platinum lining Carries external advertising for CR Smith.(From the Royal Mile to Balintore) advert first appeared: 20.1.18  
254 20.11.12 Madder and White with platinum lining Famous Grouse 'Spirit of Rugby'  
255 29.10.12 Madder and White with platinum lining RBS supporting Team GB First tram to depart Gogar Depot on Launch day (not in service but to stable at Haymarket Yards)

255 at Edinburgh Park Central255 at Edinburgh Park Central255, wearing a new advert for 'Forever Edinburgh' pauses at Edinburgh Park Central with an Airport - York Place service 17.10.20

256 16.10.12 Madder and White with platinum lining Carries external advertising for CR Smith (Window, Door and Conservatory repair and restoration). advert first appeared: 17.5.18   256 at Ingliston Park and Ride256 at Ingliston Park and RideCAF Urbos 3 tram 256 in CR Smith advert livery (advertising their door window and conservatory upgrade and repair service), pauses at Ingliston Park and Ride with a service from Airport - York Place 9.10.20
257 2.5.12 Madder and White with platinum lining Edinburgh International Book Festival  
258 24.4.12 Madder and White with platinum lining Rio Brazilian Steakhouse First tram to run on extension to Newhaven on test and was the first tram from Picardy Place to Newhaven in service.
259 11.4.12 Madder and White with platinum lining Carries external advertising for CR Smith. (From Carrbridge to the Forth). advert first appeared:10.8.17   259's advert vynal259's advert vynal259's from Carrbridge to the Forth vynal, which makes up part of the advert for CR Smith carried by this tram 8.9.17
260 22.5.12 Madder and White with platinum lining Fleet Livery First tram to stop at Edinburgh Gateway tram stop on 11th December 2016.
261 27.3.12 Madder and White with platinum lining Edinburgh Bus Tours First tram to receive external advertising.
262 18.9.12 Madder and White with platinum lining Advert for the Capital (Scotland) Breakfast Show Second tram to receive a full advert wrap.
263 3.7.12 Madder and White with platinum lining Carries All over advert for the Royal Yacht Brittania at Ocean Terminal  
264 7.8.12 Madder and White with platinum lining Edinburgh's Hidden History (Mary King Close First tram to travel along the street track from Haymarket - York Place. 4.12.13
265 26.7.12 Madder and White with platinum lining Carries external advertising for CR Smith (Window, Door and Conservatory repair and restoration). advert first appeared: 4.6.18  
266 2.10.12 Madder and White with platinum lining Carries external advertising for CR Smith. (From Falkirk to Musselburgh). advert first appeared: 10.8.17   266 approaches Ingliston Park and Ride266 approaches Ingliston Park and Ride266 approaches Ingliston Park and Ride with an Edinburgh Airport - York Place service. 266 was one of the first trams to receive the CR Smith advertising as part of an 18 tram contract. 8.9.17
267 18.6.12 Madder and White with platinum lining Johnstons of Elgin First tram to run on section between Gogar Depot and Edinburgh Park 8.10.13
268 16.7.12 Madder and White with platinum lining Edinburgh International Festival  
269 10.12.12 Madder and White with platinum lining

Advert for House of Hearing

Final tram to be delivered to Gogar Depot
270 17.1.12 Madder and White with platinum lining Advert for Camera Obscura First tram to carry a full advert wrap
271 13.3.12 Madder and White with platinum lining Mappin and Webb Additional opening windows fitted to try and reduce temperatures in tram during the summer.   Fitted 9.15
272 30.1.12 Madder and White with platinum lining West Craigs Village Fitted with trial window filters in 9.15 to try and reduce temperatures for passengers inside tram.
273 6.6.12 Madder and White with platinum lining All over Advert for Uniqlo  
274 24.11.11 Madder and White with platinum lining Carries All over advert for the Royal Yacht Brittania at Ocean Terminal  
275 31.10.11 Madder and White with platinum lining Advert for ESPC Carried #readytoroll branding during May 2014, advertising the opening date of the system as 31.5.14. First tram to carry passengers on opening day.
276 15.11.11 Madder and White with platinum lining Edinburgh Dungeons advert  
277 17.10.11 Madder and White with platinum lining Advert for Port of Leith Distillery

First tram to move under own power in Edinburgh.  Was chosen for the first test run from Gogar Depot - Airport on 12.12.12

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