The Trams
27 CAF Urbos Type 3 trams were ordered for the Edinburgh Tramway.
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 |
| Air Conditioning | Yes |
| 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 line is currently curtailed at York Place, only 14- 17 trams are needed to operate the service. To even out the mileage and usage of the trams, they are cycled in and out of service regularly.
| Fleet Number | Delivery Date | Livery | Current All over advert | Notes | Photo |
| 251 | 21.2.12 | Madder and White with platinum lining | Currently in Fleet Livery | Previously carried #tramspotting livery from 14.1.17 until April 2018. |
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| 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 | Was on display on Princes Street during 2010. Then Stored in a bus yard in Broxburn until 18.10.11 |
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| 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 |
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| 254 | 20.11.12 | Madder and White with platinum lining | Carries external advertising for Parabola 'My Edinburgh Park'. advert first appeared: 1.6.18, 2nd version of this advert |
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| 255 | 29.10.12 | Madder and White with platinum lining | Advert for 'Forever Edinburgh' | First tram to depart Gogar Depot on Launch day (not in service but to stable at Haymarket Yards) |
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| 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 |
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| 257 | 2.5.12 | Madder and White with platinum lining | Carries external advertising for Ray Harryhausen Titan of Cinema exhibition at the National Galleries of Scotland Nov 2020 |
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| 258 | 24.4.12 | Madder and White with platinum lining | Carries external advertising for John Lewis 'Edinburgh's new Landmark' |
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| 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 |
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| 260 | 22.5.12 | Madder and White with platinum lining | Carries external advertising for Johnnie Walker's Don't Drink and Drive campaign. | First tram to call at Edinburgh Gateway stop |
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| 261 | 27.3.12 | Madder and White with platinum lining | Currently in Fleet Livery with addition of vynal masks on cab ends containing the phrase '#StaySafe and cover up' | First tram to receive external all over advertising. |
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| 262 | 18.9.12 | Madder and White with platinum lining | Currently in Fleet Livery with addition of vynal masks on cab ends containing the phrase '#StaySafe and cover up' |
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| 263 | 3.7.12 | Madder and White with platinum lining | Currently in Fleet Livery with addition of vynal masks on cab ends containing the phrase '#StaySafe and cover up' |
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| 264 | 7.8.12 | Madder and White with platinum lining | Carries external advertising for Johnnie Walker's Don't Drink and Drive campaign. | First tram to travel along the Edinburgh Park - Haymarket and Haymarket - York Place Sections on test |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 267 | 18.6.12 | Madder and White with platinum lining | Currently in Fleet Livery | First tram to run on section between Gogar Depot and Edinburgh Park 8.10.13 |
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| 268 | 16.7.12 | Madder and White with platinum lining | Updated advert for 'My Edinburgh Park' |
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| 269 | 10.12.12 | Madder and White with platinum lining | Currently in Fleet Livery with addition of vynal masks on cab ends containing the phrase '#StaySafe and cover up' | Final tram to be delivered |
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| 270 | 17.1.12 | Madder and White with platinum lining | Currently in Fleet Livery |
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| 271 | 13.3.12 | Madder and White with platinum lining | Carries external advertising for Parabola 'My Edinburgh Park' | Additional opening windows fitted to try and reduce temperatures in tram during the summer. Fitted 9.15 |
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| 272 | 30.1.12 | Madder and White with platinum lining | Currently in Fleet Livery | Fitted with trial window filters in 9.15 to try and reduce temperatures for passengers inside tram. |
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| 273 | 6.6.12 | Madder and White with platinum lining | Currently in Fleet Livery |
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| 274 | 24.11.11 | Madder and White with platinum lining | Carries external advertising for Parabola |
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| 275 | 31.10.11 | Madder and White with platinum lining | Scottish Rugby #AsOne | Carried branding during May 2014 with #readytoroll advertising the opening date of the system as 31.5.14. First tram to carry passengers on opening day. |
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| 276 | 15.11.11 | Madder and White with platinum lining | Carries external advertising for Parabola |
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| 277 | 17.10.11 | Madder and White with platinum lining | Carries external advertising for Parabola |
First tram to move under own power. Did first test run from Gogar Depot - Airport on 12.12.12 |
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