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As of 2004, a proposal has been put to the Scottish Parliament to reintroduce a tram network to Edinburgh. If the Bill is passed and receives Royal Assent (estimated to happen in 2005), construction will commence in 2006.
The first route will be a circular route between the City Centre, Leith, Newhaven and Granton . See the Route Map.
The second route will run from the City Centre out to Newbridge via Edinburgh Park , with a branch line to Edinburgh Airport. See the Route Map. As of 2004, the construction of a bus guideway adjacent to the Edinburgh and Glasgow Railway can be observed between proposed stops 4 and 6. This is being developed with the capability of dual bus and tram running, and can be seen by rail between Haymarket and Edinburgh Park stations.
The third route has yet to be submitted to the Scottish Parliament. The developers currently aim to submit it as a Private Bill in December 2004.
If successful, it will run from the City Centre towards the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary and finally connecting with Newcraighall railway station and Park & Ride. See Route Map. There is already a proposal to extend line 3 to Musselburgh.