A like for like replacement of the 60s tram system would absolutely cost billions. A single line in Edinburgh was over 750 million. See the map here
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glasgow_Corporation_Tramways
And the councils own documents for Glasgow metro (which will be trams/light rail) slate it as a multi billion pound project
https://invest-glasgow.foleon.com/igpubs/glasgow-greenprint-for-investment/cover/ |