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Edinburgh Napier University International Week

Edinburgh Napier University International Week. Steven Bell Tram Project Director, Colin Brady Technical Director, BSC 13th & 14th May 2009. Phasing & Tramstops. What we have the powers to build. The Route. Total Length 24km 18.5km Phase 1a 5.5km Phase 1b

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Edinburgh Napier University International Week

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  1. Edinburgh Napier University International Week Steven Bell Tram Project Director, Colin Brady Technical Director, BSC 13th & 14th May 2009

  2. Phasing & Tramstops What we have the powers to build

  3. The Route • Total Length 24km • 18.5km Phase 1a • 5.5km Phase 1b • Connects Edinburgh Airport to City Centre • Links with development areas in north & west Edinburgh

  4. Why trams for Edinburgh? • Pressures for growth • Major developments at Waterfront and west of Edinburgh • By 2015, the Capital will need 23,800 new houses • By 2015, 30,000 new jobs by are forecasted. • This growth will put extra demands on public transport and our roads.

  5. Future travel demand ModelledTripsWeekday07:00–09:00 AM Peak (0700-0900)

  6. Development zones and integrated transport corridors

  7. The Journey So Far..............

  8. Integrating Edinburgh’s public transport • TEL will manage integration between the modes through: - Branding - Fares and tickets - Publicity and information - Routes and timetables Knowledge transfer

  9. Edinburgh Tram Network: Key Facts Total Length 18km + 3km in Depot On Street 8km Off Street 10km Size of Depot 6700m2 No. of Tram-Stops 22 Number of Trams 27 Number of Passengers 20 million per annum • Page 9

  10. Edinburgh Tram Network: Key Facts - Financial • Phase 1a Civil Price £138,208,000 * Systems Price £100,400,000 Tram Supply £55,800,000Collaboration Civil 75% BBUK Ltd. 25% BB Road Systems Siemens Trams CAF Design SDS

  11. Edinburgh Tram Network: The Route • Page 11

  12. HEALTH & SAFETY BRIEFING • May 2009

  13. • GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION • On arrival at each location: Site Manager will brief you on local hazards, first aid arrangements and tour route • Stick in your group, with your escort and listen carefully to their instructions • Hard hats, high visibility vests/jackets and walking boots (trainers / high heels etc not permitted) • Mobile phones, audio devices, smoking are not permitted on site • Welfare and first aid facilities are provided at each location, ask your escort if you need them • Do not take short cuts, stick to dedicated pedestrian routes • Vehicle movements have been limited during your visit, but still cross paths/roads with caution…many site vehicles won’t see you!

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