When the good burghers of Edinburgh allowed the North British Railway to build through the centre of the city through the natural valley...
In 1991 Edinburgh Waverley was granted ‘A’ listing status by Historic Scotland. This meant that any work to be carried out at the station required listed building consent to protect its heritage and architecture. Network Rail?
By contrast the adjacent tram uses an interesting design of pole with pointed top and built in lighting.
Alexander Nasmyth, Princes Street with the Commencement of the Building of the Royal Institution