Power cut: TfL’s online transport update this morning
A power cut at the Therapia Lane depot has forced the closure of the entire Croydon tram network this morning, from Beckenham Junction to Wimbledon, via New Addington and Mitcham.
The closure was announced on Transport for London’s travel apps by 8.30am.
An hour later, TfL issued a formal announcement confirming the closure.
“Following a power failure this morning at Therapia Lane Depot, the London Tram network is currently suspended,” they said.
“We are working with UK Power Networks to restore service as soon as possible.
Depot: Therapia Lane is the nerve centre of the tram network
“We are sorry for the disruption this will cause.”
Tickets are being accepted on local London Buses, South Western Railway, Southern and Thameslink and Southeastern Railways.
TfL suggests passengers check their online travel updates before they travel or use their travel tools to help plan journeys.
The Therapia Lane depot is the nerve centre of the tram network. Built in 1998 over some former railway sidings between Therapia Lane and Beddington Lane, all tram maintenance, repairs and control functions are based there, including the system control room and a base for the British Transport Police to monitor the network.
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“Tickets are being accepted on local London Buses, South Western Railway, Southern and Thameslink and Southeastern Railways.”
Not sure how this really works. Most people probably pay by contactless payment, so how do you negotiate with the other transport teams and ticket inspectors that you are travelling without a ticket because of the tram failure. I tend to see most are not very understanding – no ticket then I write you a fine!
When I checked the UK Power Networks website for a power cut at the tram depot, I got this reply: We restored a power cut in your area at: 25 Sep 04:23. Given the trams are still not working at 17:00 I think TfL could give out much more info about this…
At 10:00 today
“No service between Addington Village and New Addington due to a power failure at Addington Village. “