Tag Archives: Croydon Tramlink

No trams to New Addington or Beckenham in half-term week

Another school holiday coming up means another closure to a large section of Croydon’s tram network for more “essential” engineering works. Transport for London has confirmed that from Saturday October 21 until Sunday October 29 – half-term week – there … Continue reading

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TfL forced to bin costly £560m tram extension into Sutton

Transport for London has binned the proposed Sutton tram extension due to its “weak business case”. According to a senior official at City Hall this week, it’s unlikely that the Sutton link will be revisited any time soon. “It’s hard … Continue reading

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‘For Croydon, November 9 will remain a day of remembrance’

After Transport for London and First Group’s Tram Operations Ltd were fined £10million and £4million respectively for failings that led to the Sandilands tram crash in 2016, the MP for the area, Sarah Jones, issued a statement. “Transport for London … Continue reading

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No tram service from Wimbledon to Therapia Lane for 10 days

Tram services are to be subject of considerable disruption for at least 10 days next month, Transport for London has confirmed today. There will be no service from Croydon to Wimbledon from Friday August 4 to Sunday August 13 “so … Continue reading

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‘We failed every passenger on that tram and I am truly sorry’

As the Old Bailey judge this morning handed down a £10million fine to Transport for London for its failings that led to the 2016 Croydon tram crash, Andy Lord, London’s Transport Commissioner, issued the following statement: “I apologise on behalf … Continue reading

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TfL and TOL fined £14m for failures that led to tram crash

‘This was undoubtedly an accident waiting to happen, quite literally’ said the Old Bailey judge when handing down the sentences to Transport for London and First Group’s Tram Operations Ltd The operators of the Croydon tram network were today handed … Continue reading

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TfL and TOL facing Old Bailey sentencing over 2016 tram crash

The three-day hearing at the Old Bailey sentencing of the operators of the tram system for their part in the 2016 Sandilands tram crash began yesterday by hearing victim impact statements. Seven died and 21 were badly hurt in the … Continue reading

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Brexit problems cause delays to TfL’s tram network repairs

A shortage of trams due to serious damage to the rolling stock’s wheels has forced Transport for London to suspend service on the branch line between Croydon Arena and Elmers End. Inside Croydon reported yesterday how one-third of the network’s … Continue reading

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Damaged wheels force TfL to take seven trams out of service

EXCLUSIVE: Damage to tram wheels has again forced TfL to take one-third of its fleet out of service for urgent repairs Tram passengers face weeks of delayed journeys and crowded carriages, after Transport for London confirmed to Inside Croydon today … Continue reading

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Time has come for real answers over the Croydon tram crash

Yesterday’s acquittal of the driver of the Croydon tram which overturned on a tight bend at Sandilands in November 2016, killing seven people, is welcome, says transport expert CHRISTIAN WOLMAR Of course, some of those bereaved by the Croydon tram … Continue reading

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Old Bailey jury delivers ‘not guilty’ verdict in tram crash trial

Alfred Dorris, the driver of the tram which crashed at Sandilands in November 2016 when seven people died, was in tears in the dock at the Old Bailey at lunchtime today as a trial jury returned a not guilty verdict … Continue reading

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Tram crash driver Dorris tells Old Bailey: ‘I’m deeply sorry’

Alfred Dorris, the driver of the Croydon tram that crashed at Sandilands in November 2016, yesterday wept in the dock of the Old Bailey as he gave evidence in his trial, saying to the families of the victims, saying: “I’m … Continue reading

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20% of Croydon’s tram fleet suffered damage to their wheels

EXCLUSIVE: TfL refuses to say what caused the damage to the wheels of its tram fleet which forced their withdrawal from service this week. By our transport correspondent, JEREMY CLACKSON One-fifth of the London trams’ operational fleet had to be … Continue reading

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MP calls for better tram regulation as Old Bailey trial begins

Croydon Central MP Sarah Jones has used the start of the Old Bailey trial of tram crash driver Alfred Dorris to call for better regulations of tramways and for a review of all local transport legislation. “More than six years … Continue reading

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Engineering works on tram network extended until Monday

The engineering works that have seen part of the London Tram network in central Croydon closed since the start of the Easter weekend will not be completed on schedule, with the closures now extended to next Monday, April 17. Transport … Continue reading

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Therapia Lane tram depot to become greener and cleaner to run

Transport for London has received a grant of more than half a million pounds from central Government to help turn their trams depot at Therapia Lane into the capital’s first low-carbon transport base. The two-year project will implement changes which … Continue reading

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Mind the digital gap: survey finds 1.5m Londoners ‘left behind’

Tube strikes notwithstanding, transport watchdog London TravelWatch has today published a report that shows 1.5million people in the capital are unable to buy a bus, Tube or tram ticket because they can’t use or don’t have access to a smartphone … Continue reading

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TfL needs to find £50m to replace Croydon’s oldest trams

Transport for London needs to replace two-thirds of its fleet of trams – but still has to secure the funding to pay for them. The original 24 Bombardier-built trams have been trundling from Beckenham Junction and New Addington through Croydon … Continue reading

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Tram service to Wimbledon to be suspended for 11 days

There will be no tram service between Wimbledon and Therapia Lane from Wednesday February 8 until Sunday February 19, while Transport for London carries out work to replace track in the Mitcham area. This work, which involves a modest 150metres … Continue reading

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Union calls on Mayor Khan to intervene in TfL pension dispute

Strikes will hit London’s transport network tomorrow as Unite members at Transport for London, London Underground and Croydon Trams take action to defend their pensions, pay and jobs. Due to shift patterns, services could also be hit on Friday, November … Continue reading

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Trams union say FirstGroup ‘torpedoed’ ACAS pay deal

There could be more strikes on the tram network in the run-up to Christmas after union officials said that the operating company “torpedoed” a pay deal. The tram network is operated on behalf of Transport for London by Tram Operations … Continue reading

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‘Angry’ tram drivers to stage two days of strikes next week

Croydon tram drivers are to take strike action over pay and conditions next Monday and Tuesday, October 10 and 11. The Tramlink drivers, members of the ASLEF union, have voted to reject a below-inflation pay offer. Next week’s action follows … Continue reading

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ASLEF suspend tram strikes after managers improve pay offer

Train drivers’ union ASLEF has suspended the three days of tram strike action planned for next week, after managers made an improved pay offer. “Although the improved offer does not meet our members’ aspirations, ASLEF will always look for a … Continue reading

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‘Severe disruption’ expected as tram drivers stage 3-day strike

12.30pm UPDATE: Union suspends strikes ahead of arbitration talks Managers in charge of Croydon’s tram network are predicting “severe disruption” next week, as members of ASLEF, the train drivers’ union, go on strike for three days for an improved pay … Continue reading

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Managers refuse to talk to ASLEF union ahead of tram strike

Croydon’s tram drivers are to take strike action over pay and conditions next month, the third stoppage on the network this year. ASLEF, the tram drivers’ union, say that they have had no contact from management at Tram Operations Ltd … Continue reading

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