Tag Archives: Croydon Tramlink

TfL to carry out tram works at Mitcham ‘before the hot weather’

Anyone planning to travel anywhere on trams, trains or Overground this weekend are advised to check before they set out Just a fortnight after Croydon’s tram network got “back to normal” after a two-week closure of the New Addington branch … Continue reading

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After 25 years of achievements, TfL plans need more vision

CROYDON COMMENTARY: As Inside Croydon revealed earlier this week, the tram network’s ageing rolling stock won’t be replaced until the 2030s. But as CHRISTIAN WOLMAR, pictured left, explains, TfL’s draft business plan actually reflects the transport authority’s achievements over the … Continue reading

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No Beckenham and New Addington trams for 2 weeks in Feb

It’s not only the ageing rolling stock that requires replacement on south London’s tram network. Transport for London is to close half of the network, from East Croydon to Beckenham Junction, and all points in between, including New Addington, for … Continue reading

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TfL report confirms decade delay over Croydon’s new trams

South London’s transport network has slipped even further down the pecking order of the capital’s travel priorities, with no new line extensions mentioned in a five-year plan published today. EXCLUSIVE by JEREMY CLACKSON, transport correspondent It will be the 2030s … Continue reading

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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

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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

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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

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Free travel for a week – on TfL’s new electric Bakerloop buses

Transport for London is offering a week’s worth of free bus travel on the Bakerloop, a new express service connecting Waterloo to Lewisham. From Saturday September 27 until Saturday October 4, you can travel the Bakerloop for free and see … Continue reading

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Tube strike next week could impact tram and bus services

Transport for London has issued a warning today that next week’s industrial action on the Underground could also have a serious impact on the capital’s buses and Croydon’s tram networks. Members of the RMT union – the Rail Maritime and … Continue reading

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1-in-12 tram passengers is a fare dodger, according to TfL

The Croydon tram network has a fare evasion rate almost double the rest of the capital’s transport system Croydon’s trams are the worst part of the Transport for London system for fare dodgers, according to official figures from City Hall. … Continue reading

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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