(via Falkirk High) line, with journeys taking around 50 minutes. It is estimated that a high-speed maglev system would halve the journey time between the two cities. The UK Government has also conducted a feasibility study into ascertaining whether a high-speed Maglev network between Edinburgh and London would be economically beneficial and thus cutting down on the growth of domestic air traffic between the two cities. Such a system would, however require a complete new infrastructure as it is not compatible with the existing rail infrastructure. History Edinburgh formerly had an extensive municipally owned tram system. Edinburgh Corporation Tramways were cabled-hauled until the early 1920s, then converted to electric traction. The last tram on Edinburgh's original system operated in 1956. See also Economy of Edinburgh Transport in Scotland Notes and references External links Edinburgh Transport Statistics Edinburgh City Council Transport Initiatives Edinburgh (tiE) Edinburgh Tram Construction Lothian Buses BAA Edinburgh Airport FirstScotrail blitzandblight.com / Fastlink Economy of Edinburgh