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In 2004 , two Bills were submitted to the Scottish Parliament to reintroduce a tram network to Edinburgh. Both Bills were passed in March/April 2006 and now the system is waiting to receive Royal Assent (estimated to happen in 2006 ), construction will commence in 2007 . The proposal consists of three lines: LINE 1 (NORTH EDINBURGH)
The first route will be a circular route between the City Centre, Leith , Newhaven and Granton . It will run partly along the existing cycle path and former railway between West Coates and Granton. This has raised opposition from users of the cycle path and graffiti has appeared on the cycle path protesting at the decision. LINE 2 (WEST EDINBURGH)
The second route will run from the City Centre out to Newbridge via Edinburgh Park , with a branch line to Edinburgh Airport . In February 2005 , construction of a bus Guideway , which forms part of the route, was completed. The guideway is designed for dual bus and tram running, and runs between proposed stops 4 and 6, adjacent to the Edinburgh And Glasgow Railway between Haymarket and Edinburgh Park stations. LINE 3 (SOUTH EAST EDINBURGH) The third tram line would run from the City Centre towards the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary and finally connecting with Newcraighall railway station and Park & Ride, with a possible extension to Musselburgh . The third route has yet to be submitted to the Scottish Parliament. Funding for the line depended on Edinburgh voters agreeing to a Congestion Charge , which was rejected in a referendum. As such, the proposal is on hold, but the land needed for the line will be protected for at least 10 years {Link without Title} . EXTERNAL LINKS
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