NI construction firm Farrans has won Project of the Year for the City of Edinburgh Council, Edinburgh Trams to Newhaven project at the Global Light Rail Awards in London.

Sacyr, Farrans and Neopul (SFN) delivered the Main Infrastructure and Systems Contract by the City of Edinburgh Council for the Edinburgh Tram York Place to Newhaven project.

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The scheme involved the design, construction, system integration, testing and commissioning of the completion of the Edinburgh Airport to Newhaven tram line.

The 4.7 kilometre tram line has eight stops and connects the airport with the city centre. The new tram route runs from York Place down through Leith Walk, Constitution Street, Ocean Terminal and then finishes at Newhaven.

Mainspring's Global Light Rail Award recognises individuals, teams, and projects for their excellence, achievements and innovation across the light rail and urban transit sector.