As Sydney prepares to rip up its streets for an expanded tram system,
there is much to learn from Edinburgh's unhappy and expensive
experience, writes European correspondent Nick Miller.
Cities can be proud of odd things. Edinburgh has a stunning castle perched on a crag in the city centre, a world-beating fringe festival and gorgeous, winding cobbled streets.
But you know what they really love? Their buses. ''Best bus system in the world,'' they'll tell you, without prompting. ''Second to none.''
And you know what they don't love? Trams.
But you know what they really love? Their buses. ''Best bus system in the world,'' they'll tell you, without prompting. ''Second to none.''
And you know what they don't love? Trams.
Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/world/sydney-can-learn-a-lot-from-edinburghs-disastrous-tram-system-20140117-30zhf.html#ixzz2zhzHUwLb
Off the rails: The Edinburgh tram system has gone massively over its budget and deadline. Photo: Supplied
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