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Category Archives: Transport
Reform backs policy that could see children killed on our roads
What is Nigel Farage’s political company of grifters proposing for Croydon? To remove current 20mph speed limits on our streets. Columnist ANDREW FISHER, right, lays out the science and the facts in the face of far-right rhetoric I’ve lived in … Continue reading
Posted in 2026 council elections, 2026 Croydon Mayor election, Andrew Fisher, Transport
Tagged 2026 council elections, 2026 Croydon mayoral election, 2026 local elections, 20mph, 20mph zones, Andrew Fisher, Conservative, Croydon, Croydon Council, Croydon Reform, Donald Trump, London, London Borough of Croydon, Mayor, Nigel Farage, Peter Morgan, Reform Ltd, Reform UK, Sharon Carby, Tory
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Delays for commuters after rail engineering works over-run
Commuters trying to get to work this morning between East Croydon, Purley and Gatwick Airport were confronted with some delays, diversions and cancellations, as Network Rail’s extensive weekend engineering works over-ran. There would usually be four lines available on the … Continue reading
Labour councils pledge to uphold Londoners’ Freedom Pass
Political editor WALTER CRONXITE smells a bit of media manipulation over the handling of news about the capital’s travel concessions London’s Labour-run borough councils, with the “full support” of London Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan, will block any changes to the … Continue reading
Posted in Age UK Croydon, Charity, Claire Holland, Lambeth Council, London Councils, London-wide issues, TfL, Transport
Tagged Age UK, Age UK Croydon, Age UK London, Croydon, Croydon Council, Freedom Pass, London, London Borough of Croydon, London Councils, Pensioners, TfL, Transport for London
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Charity to campaign against cuts to Londoners’ Freedom Pass
Age UK, the charity that represents the interests of Britain’s older generations, has expressed its firm opposition to any suggestion that Londoners should lose their Freedom Pass concessionary travel. The Freedom Pass provides free travel on all Transport for London … Continue reading
More service disruption for New Addington’s tram passengers
The tram network east of East Croydon Station will be virtually shut down most of this weekend “due to essential maintenance works”, Transport for London has announced today. There is to be a normal service on all trams until 8.30pm … Continue reading
Drivers in Bromley and Sutton put on red alert over potholes
Road users in Bromley and Sutton need to exercise extra care to avoid troublesome pot holes. That’s according to a register of poorly-maintained roads issued over the weekend by the Department for Transport, which has both south London boroughs given … Continue reading
Posted in Bromley Council, Cycling, Kingston, Merton, Sutton Council, TfL, Transport
Tagged Bromley, Bromley Council, Conservative, Croydon, Croydon Council, Department for Transport, DfT, Edmund King, Heidi Alexander, Labour, Liberal Democrats, Mayor Jason Perry, Merton, Merton Council, Potholes, Sutton, Sutton Council, TfL, The AA, Tory, Transport for London
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Coulsdon finial celebrates the navvies who built the railway
With the Brighton main line effectively out of service between Croydon and Gatwick over the next three weekends, our gratitude for the amenity that the railway line provides ought to be a touch improved. You never appreciate what you have … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Community associations, Coulsdon, Coulsdon East, East Coulsdon Residents' Association, History, Transport
Tagged Charles King, Comrades Club, Coulsdon, Coulsdon Club, Coulsdon History Trail, East Coulsdon Residents' Association, ECRA, Farthing Downs, Finials, Happy Valley, Mammoth, Merstham Tunnel, Navvies, Stoats Nest Farm
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No trains to Gatwick for three weekends starting on Saturday
Engineering works on one of the country’s busiest railway lines will continue throughout 2026 say the train operators and Network Rail Railway engineering works will see the Brighton main line between East Croydon and Gatwick Airport closed this weekend and … Continue reading
£372m Freedom Pass is ‘more than boroughs can afford’
London’s local councils are to carry out a review of the capital’s Freedom Pass, because of the strain that the cost of providing free travel to over-60s is placing on budgets. The Freedom Pass is paid for by Croydon and … Continue reading
Yellow warning of snow and ice across London on Friday
A yellow weather warning has been issued for Croydon and across London and beyond for snow and ice from midnight tonight. Croydon Council’s gritting lorries have been prepared to tour the borough’s major roads, and some were seen in operation … Continue reading
Posted in Commuting, Croydon Council, Transport
Tagged Snow and ice, Weather warning, Yellow weather warning
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20mph zones planned for parts of Ewell, Tandridge, Banstead
It’s slow progress towards compelling motorists to drive more responsibly, but at Surrey County Council, in its last throes before a controversial reorganisation, some 20mph zones have been introduced, with more to come and consultations on other proposals planned for … Continue reading
Hold tight! Electric buses ready for use from South Croydon
Our transport correspondent, JEREMY CLACKSON, on TfL’s latest zero-carbon infrastructure improvements A fleet of electric buses is ready to take to the streets of Croydon and beyond.
Posted in Commuting, South Croydon, TfL, Transport
Tagged Arriva London South, Blade batteries, BYD, BYD BD11, South Croydon, South Croydon Garage, TfL, Transport for London
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TfL adapts Therapia Lane tram depot for solar-powered future
Croydon’s Therapia Lane tram shed has become Transport for London’s first depot to remove fossil gas usage, with the installation of one of the largest roof-top solar energy farms in the capital. The sustainable transformation of the depot has seen … Continue reading
Posted in Environment, TfL, Tramlink, Transport
Tagged Croydon Tramlink, London Trams, TfL, Therapia Lane, Therapia Lane depot, Transport for London
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Croydon tram and bus fares frozen at £1.75 until July 2026
As Tube and London Overground fares are set to rise in March by more than inflation, millions of south Londoners travelling by bus or tram will get a three-month reprieve as an ’emergency cost of living measure’ Mayor of London … Continue reading
Time for better than Perry’s half-truths on Bridge to Nowhere
CROYDON COMMENTARY: Addiscombe campaigner and former councillor JERRY FITZPATRICK, says that after a 13-year wait, it time for some answers and honesty from Network Rail and the Croydon Mayor about East Croydon Station It was Christmas 2012 when the pedestrian … Continue reading
Posted in Addiscombe West, Commuting, East Croydon, Jerry Fitzpatrick, Mayor Jason Perry, Menta Tower, Property, Transport
Tagged Cherry Orchard Road, Conservative, Croydon, Croydon Council, East Croydon station, London Borough of Croydon, Mayor Jason Perry, Menta Tower, Network Rail, The Bridge to Nowhere, Tory
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Perry and Bains claiming credit for TfL’s Addiscombe crossings
KEN LEE reports on how the same local politicians who have opposed 20mph zones, cycle lanes and other road safety measures in the borough are now scrambling to take credit for TfL spending ahead of next May’s local elections The … Continue reading
Posted in 2026 council elections, 2026 Croydon Mayor election, Addiscombe and Shirley Park RA, Addiscombe East, Jeet Bains, Mayor Jason Perry, TfL, Transport
Tagged 2026 council elections, 2026 Croydon mayoral election, A232, Addiscombe, Addiscombe East, Bingham Road, Conservative, Croydon, Croydon Council, Jeet Bains, London Borough of Croydon, Lower Addiscombe Road, TfL, Tory, Transport for London
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Developers seek views on last parts of Ruskin Square jigsaw
The development partnership which has taken two decades to deliver a couple of office buildings, plus Boozepark and a block of flats on the nine-acre “gateway” site next to East Croydon Station, is now seeking public opinion on what they … Continue reading
Posted in Business, East Croydon, Housing, Property, Ruskin Square
Tagged 1 Ruskin Square, 2 Ruskin Square, 4 Ruskin Square, C3PO, Croydon, East Croydon station, HM Revenue and Customs, HMRC, Home Office, R2D2, ro2, ro3, Ruskin Square, Schroder, Stanhope, Stanhope-Schroder, Visa and Immigration Centre
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TfL offers discounted theatre tickets in 25th birthday giveaway
As the 25th anniversary year of Transport for London approaches an end, the capital’s transport authority has teamed up with Official London Theatre to offer exclusive savings on Theatre Tokens that can make the perfect Christmas gift for an array … Continue reading
Posted in Activities, Comedy, Music, TfL, Theatre, Transport
Tagged 25th anniversary, Christmas, Official London Theatre, TfL, Transport for London, West End
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Big Brother is watching in Croydon’s NHS hospital car parks
Big Brother is watching you in the car parks at Croydon’s NHS hospitals, and you could land in big bother if you don’t pay using their new computerised system. The NHS Trust responsible for Mayday and Purley hospitals is introducing … Continue reading
Posted in Croydon NHS Trust, Health, Mayday Hospital, Parking, Purley, Purley Hospital, Transport
Tagged ANPR, Automatic Number PLate Recognition, Croydon, Croydon Health Services NHS Trust, Croydon University Hospital, Mayday Hospital, Purley, Purley Hospital, Purley War Memorial Hospital
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Colonnades management cuts customers’ free parking by half
EXCLUSIVE: Regular users of the gym, DIY centre or kids’ play areas at the ‘leisure park’ off the Purley Way no longer have the benefit of three hours’ free car parking. By our motoring correspondent, JEREMY CLACKSON Shoppers and gym … Continue reading
Posted in Business, Colonnades, Mayor Jason Perry, Parking, Purley Way, Transport, Waddon
Tagged 9Yards, Colonnades, Conservative, Croydon, Croydon Council, Mayor Jason Perry, Purley Way, Tory
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Brighton mainline weekend service disruption until February
Network Rail has issued an urgent notice to passengers hoping to travel south of Croydon, to Gatwick Airport and other destinations on the Brighton mainline this Sunday, November 30. And there’s a warning of similar, if not greater, rail disruption … Continue reading
Posted in East Croydon, Transport
Tagged Brighton, Brighton Mainline, East Croydon, Gatwick, Gatwick Airport, Govia Thameslink Railway, Horsham, Hove, Lewes, Network Rail, Purley, Rail disruption, Redhill, Reigate
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Reform to investigate claims over conduct of ‘nasty’ Morgan
Nigel Farage’s business-cum-party is trying to distance itself from controversial Coulsdon resident, as they struggle to establish any credibility in Croydon, where they have no mayoral candidate and are on to their third branch chair since June An official from … Continue reading
Posted in 2026 council elections, 2026 Croydon Mayor election, Coulsdon, Crime, Policing, Purley, Schools, Transport
Tagged Conservative, Cordrey Gardens, Coulsdon, Croydon, Croydon Council, Croydon Tramlink, Croydon Trams, Daniel Tebbutt, Fieldway, Labour, London Borough of Croydon, Metropolitan Police, New Addington, Nigel Farage, Nik Stewert, Peter Morgan, Reform UK, Scott Holman, Sharon Carby, TfL, Tory, Transport for London
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Reform party official wants to scrap vital New Addington trams
EXCLUSIVE: As Nigel Farage’s company-cum-party struggles with a constant credibility crisis, here in Croydon, one member has a policy idea which could damage their election chances. By STEVEN DOWNES Ahead of next May’s local elections in Croydon, Peter Morgan wants … Continue reading
Posted in 2026 council elections, 2026 Croydon Mayor election, Coulsdon, Crime, Parking, Policing, Purley, Schools, Transport
Tagged Conservative, Cordrey Gardens, Coulsdon, Croydon, Croydon Council, Croydon Tramlink, Croydon Trams, Fieldway, Labour, London Borough of Croydon, Metropolitan Police, New Addington, Nigel Farage, Peter Morgan, Reform UK, Sharon Carby, Surrey, Surrey Police, TfL, Tory, Transport for London
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Worries over ‘nasty’ Peter Morgan’s part in Croydon Reform UK
EXCLUSIVE: The party that selected a dead woman to be their candidate for mayor in Croydon is once more having questions asked about its checks on candidates and officials. By STEVEN DOWNES Still without a mayoral candidate for the local … Continue reading
Posted in Coulsdon, Crime, Parking, Policing, Purley, Schools, Transport
Tagged Conservative, Cordrey Gardens, Coulsdon, Croydon, Croydon Council, Labour, Metropolitan Police, Nigel Farage, Peter Morgan, Reform UK, Sharon Carby, Surrey, Surrey Police, Tory
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East Croydon provides platform for Railway Children campaign
Govia Thameslink Railway is working with safeguarding charity the Railway Children to discuss how best to support vulnerable children and young people across London’s rail network. Govia Thameslink’s chief exec, Angie Doll, met representatives of the Railway Children at East … Continue reading
Posted in East Croydon, Health, Transport
Tagged Angie Doll, East Croydon station, Govia Thameslink Railway, Rebecca Butler
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