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Category Archives: Tramlink
Inflation spike sets Transport for London fares to rise by 5.8%
London’s bus, tram, Tube and rail fares look set to increase by an “eye-watering” 5.8% next year, after yesterday’s latest inflation figures. The Office for National Statistics announced yesterday that the UK Retail Price Index – or RPI – hit … Continue reading
Calls for TfL to save £80m a year by scrapping 60+ Oyster card
As many as 60,000 Croydon residents could lose their 60+ Oyster discount travelcard if calls to scrap the benefit to reduce future fare rises are taken on board by Transport for London. The 60+ Oyster entitles holders to free travel … Continue reading
New Addington tram service closed next two Sunday mornings
There will be no tram service to New Addington for the next two Sunday mornings – August 17 and August 24 – due, once again, “to essential engineering works”. Transport for London issued its advisory note today, saying that there … Continue reading
Posted in Lloyd Park, TfL, Tramlink, Transport
Tagged Coombe Lane, Coombe Wood School, Croydon Trams, Lloyd Park, London Trams, TfL, Transport for London
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Trams ‘inconvenience’ with planned works on Coombe Lane
Transport for London has issued another service warning, as “essential upgrade works” began this week, expected to continue until “early September” at an emergency crossing opposite Coombe Wood School, between the Lloyd Park and Coombe Lane tram stops. Tram services … Continue reading
Posted in Lloyd Park, TfL, Tramlink, Transport
Tagged Coombe Lane, Coombe Wood School, Lloyd Park
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No access: Birkbeck tram stop ramp closed for three months
There will be no step-free access ramp available at Birkbeck tram stop for three months, beginning next Tuesday, July 29, Transport for London has announced. Trams will be running “as normal”, TfL says (presumably apart from all those “essential” engineering … Continue reading
Posted in Commuting, TfL, Tramlink, Transport
Tagged Birkbeck, Birkbeck tram stop, Croydon Trams, Elmers End, London Trams, TfL, Trams, Transport for London
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It’s a wrap!: TfL rolls out special designs for 25th anniversary
Eight transport services across the capital, including a Croydon tram, are being given a new look to celebrate Transport for London’s 25th anniversary as part of a year-long campaign. This year also marks 25 years of service of the Croydon … Continue reading
Posted in 2012 Olympics, Boris Bikes, Commuting, Cycling, East Croydon, London-wide issues, Mayor of London, Norwood Junction, Sadiq Khan, Seb Dance, TfL, Tramlink, Transport, ULEZ, ULEZ expansion
Tagged 25 years, Boris Bikes, Croydon, Croydon Tramlink, Croydon Trams, East Croydon station, London, London Buses, London Tramlink, London Trams, London Underground, Oyster card, TfL, Tram, Transport for London, ULEZ
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Timeline of travel: how TfL has developed over last 25 years
Some of TfL’s key customer improvements over the last 25 years are appearing on posters to mark the Transport for London quarter-century anniversary 2000 – Croydon tram system launched. Transport for London formally took ownership of the Croydon Tramlink system … Continue reading
Posted in 2012 Olympics, Boris Bikes, Commuting, Cycling, East Croydon, London-wide issues, Mayor of London, Norwood Junction, Sadiq Khan, Seb Dance, TfL, Tramlink, Transport, ULEZ, ULEZ expansion
Tagged 25 years, Boris Bikes, Croydon, Croydon Tramlink, Croydon Trams, East Croydon station, London, London Buses, London Tramlink, London Trams, London Underground, Oyster card, TfL, Tram, Transport for London, ULEZ
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Track works to disrupt Croydon Tram services for two weeks
There will be no trams through Croydon town centre for two weeks later this month, as Transport for London conducts track works as part of its programme to renew “infrastructure and ensure a safe and reliable service”. These “essential track … Continue reading
TfL’s young ‘Superfans’ get to enjoy a 25th anniversary party
As Transport for London celebrates its 25th anniversary today, 50 stations across the capital will host birthday announcements from 25 youngsters who are TfL “Superfans”, following a competition that drew entries from hundreds of children. More than 300 young Londoners … Continue reading
Posted in East Croydon, TfL, Tramlink, Transport
Tagged Croydon Trams, London Trams, London Transport Museum, TfL, Transport for London
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Croydon network to get 24 trams in deal worth at least £50m
EXCLUSIVE: After being stuck at a procurement red light for five years, Transport for London says it can now order a new fleet for the Tramlink system in south London. By JEREMY CLACKSON, transport correspondent Transport for London has confirmed … Continue reading
New Addington ‘cut off’ after 130 bus crashes over tram tracks
A crash investigation is being conducted by Transport for London after a single-decker bus careered off the road and lodged itself over two sets of tram tracks in New Addington yesterday, just before the afternoon’s school run. The Metropolitan Police … Continue reading
Posted in New Addington, New Addington North, TfL, Tramlink, Transport
Tagged Croydon Tramlink, Croydon Trams, Field Way, Lodge Lane, New Addington, TfL, Transport for London
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TfL unveils its ‘Bakerloop’ bus while hoping for Tube extension
Transport for London has today confirmed the introduction from the autumn of a new “Bakerloop” express bus route between Waterloo and Lewisham, via the Elephant and Castle and the Old Kent Road, as the latest addition to the Superloop routes … Continue reading
Posted in Commuting, Lewisham, London-wide issues, Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, Southwark Council, TfL, Tramlink, Transport
Tagged Beckenham Junction, Croydon, Croydon Tramlink, Croydon Trams, Elephant and Castle, Lewisham, London, Mayor, Old Kent Road, Southwark, Superloop, TfL, Transport for London
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TfL to mark 25th anniversary of Croydon’s trams network
It was an unfortunate metaphor for the lack of proper investment in the Croydon Trams network over decades that, on Saturday night, large sections were shut down early for “essential” engineering works (it is always “essential”). Transport for London is … Continue reading
Urgent engineering work to affect overnight trams service
There will be no tram services overnight this Saturday, May 11, between Croydon town centre, New Addington, Elmers End or Beckenham Junction. Transport for London has distributed advice notices across the network’s trams stops. The service interruption will begin from … Continue reading
Posted in New Addington, TfL, Tramlink, Transport
Tagged Beckenham Junction, Croydon Tramlink, Croydon Trams, East Croydon, Elmers End, New Addington, TfL, Transport for London, Wellesley Road, Wimbledon
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Take a seat: TfL’s special week to teach passengers politeness
Transport for London wants passengers to offer their seat to others in greater need when travelling on public transport, and be mindful of less obvious health conditions, as it showcases its new priority seating design. This, in case you didn’t … Continue reading
Posted in Commuting, TfL, Tramlink, Transport
Tagged Croydon Tramlink, London, Priority Seating Week, Seb Dance, TfL, Transport for London
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Non-folding e-bikes banned from London’s transport network
From today, non-folding e-bikes are banned from most of the Transport for London network, including Tubes, Overground trains and trams, because of serious concerns over fires. Anyone found breaking the rule could face a fine of £1,000. The London Fire … Continue reading
Posted in Commuting, Cycling, London Fire Brigade, TfL, Tramlink, Transport
Tagged e-bikes, e-scooters, LFB, London Fire Brigade, TfL, Transport for London
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No tram service to New Addington for two weeks, from Apr 5
There will be no tram service to New Addington for two weeks, starting from Saturday April 5, as Transport for London carries out “essential maintenance” around the Shirley Hills Road crossing between Coombe Lane and Gravel Hill tram stops. Services … Continue reading
Cash-paying passengers stung by 200% more for their tickets
Paper tickets can cost up to 200% more than tapping in at the ticket barriers, according to latest research from the capital’s transport watchdog, London TravelWatch. The research highlights a range of issues when travelling on public transport for what … Continue reading
Posted in East Croydon, Norwood Junction, TfL, Tramlink, Transport, West Croydon
Tagged London, London TravelWatch, Michael Roberts, TfL, Transport for London
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Disruption to TfL tram services with Lebanon Road track works
There is to be further disruption to tram services this weekend, with another set of “essential” track repairs to be carried out near the Lebanon Road stop in Addiscombe on March 8 and 9. Transport for London’s summary of the … Continue reading
Tram and bus fares unchanged as Tube prices go up by 4.6%
After a year-long freeze on public transport fares in the capital, Transport for London is increasing fares from tomorrow, March 2, in line with national rail fare increases, for both pay-as-you-go fares or Travelcards. But bus and tram fares will … Continue reading
Posted in Commuting, TfL, Tramlink, Transport, West Croydon
Tagged Croydon Tramlink, Croydon Trams, London Tramlink, Maryam Eslamdoust, TfL, Transport for London, TSSA
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Town centre tram loop set for track replacement in February
Transport disruption as closures will affect East Croydon and West Croydon and services to Elmers End for a 10-day period There are more tram network closures planned for Croydon town centre, “as part of TfL’s programme to renew London Trams … Continue reading
Posted in Commuting, East Croydon, TfL, Tramlink, Transport, West Croydon
Tagged Croydon, Croydon Tramlink, Croydon Trams, East Croydon station, Elmers End, London Trams, TfL, Transport for London, West Croydon
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TfL dusts off plan for £10bn Bakerloo line extension to Bromley
Transport for London’s Christmas present to south-east London was to announce that it is dusting off its plans for an extension of the Bakerloo line to Lewisham, and potentially beyond to Beckenham Junction and Elmers End. The capital’s transport authority … Continue reading
Posted in Bromley Council, Commuting, Lewisham, Outside Croydon, TfL, Tramlink, Transport
Tagged Bakerloo Line, Bakerloo line extension, Beckenham Junction, Bromley, Croydon, Croydon Tramlink, Croydon Trams, DLR, Docklands Light Railway, Elmers End, Lewisham, London, London Tramlink, Mayor, TfL, Transport for London
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TfL announces latest fares freeze on buses and trams for 2025
London’s tram and bus fares are to be frozen in 2025, London Mayor Sadiq Khan has announced. It is the sixth fares freeze for bus and tram passengers since 2016, with passengers continuing to be able to make unlimited journeys … Continue reading
Posted in Commuting, Sadiq Khan, TfL, Tramlink, Transport
Tagged Croydon, Croydon Tramlink, Labour, London, London Buses, London Tramlink, Mayor Sadiq Khan, TfL, Transport for London
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Reduced services on London Trams for 11 days of Christmas
Croydon’s trams will be operating a reduced service throughout Christmas week, according to details released today by Transport for London. TfL says it “will keep the majority of its services running throughout the festive period”, but for tram passengers, there … Continue reading
Urgent track works will disrupt this weekend’s tram services
Transport for London has issued another late-notice announcement of closure of a large section of the tram network this Saturday and Sunday, November 23 and 24. TfL says that the closures are caused by “emergency track works” along a stretch … Continue reading
Posted in East Croydon, TfL, Tramlink, Transport
Tagged Beckenham Junction, Croydon, Croydon Tramlink, Croydon Trams, East Croydon, New Addington, reeves corner, TfL, Trams, Transport for London
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