Probe into use of tram-trains
CITY leaders have agreed to look at the possibility of using specialist tram-trains on a future South Sub commuter service.
The vehicles, popular in Germany, have an undercarriage which can operate on both tram and train tracks.
The main advantage of the tram-trains is that they would overcome capacity issues at Waverley Station – which is hampering plans for reopening the South Sub rail service.
Meadows and Morningside councillor Paul Godzik, who put the idea to transport committee convener Phil Wheeler, said: "It is clear from Network Rail's submission to the Scottish Parliament's petitions committee that capacity at certain points on the route is the key barrier to this proposal proceeding.
"Tram-trains could be a possible solution and I hope they will be investigated thoroughly."
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