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Tag Archives: London Trams
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
Birkbeck tram stop ramp works over-run into December
Meanwhile, engineering works will see no tram services between Wimbledon and Therapia Lane for a fortnight The access ramp at Birkbeck tram stop is to continue to be out of use for a further five weeks, at least, Transport for … Continue reading
Posted in Commuting, TfL, Tramlink, Transport
Tagged Birkbeck, Birkbeck tram stop, Croydon Trams, Elmers End, London Trams, TfL, Therapia Lane, Trams, Transport for London, Wimbledon
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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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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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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
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
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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Reminder: tram services to Wimbledon disrupted, Sep 6-8
More closures to the tram network have been announced by Transport for London – this time for September 6 to 8 on the stretch of track from Mitcham Junction to Wimbledon. The closures are while Network Rail conducts its own … Continue reading
Posted in TfL, Tramlink, Transport
Tagged Croydon Trams, London Trams, Mitcham, Mitcham Junction, TfL, Transport for London, Wimbledon
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Track works to cut off tram services to Wimbledon, Sep 6-8
Yet more closures to the tram network have been announced by Transport for London – this time for September 6 to 8 on the stretch of track from Mitcham Junction to Wimbledon. Notice has only just been given by TfL. … Continue reading
Posted in TfL, Tramlink, Transport
Tagged Croydon Trams, London Trams, Mitcham, Mitcham Junction, TfL, Transport for London, Wimbledon
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Striking tram engineers return to work as TfL settles dispute
Strike action by engineers working on the Croydon tram network has been called off after Transport for London and the Unite union reached a settlement. The engineers downed tools for their latest strike action on Monday, and were due to … Continue reading
Passenger fury after being stranded by trams’ early shutdown
Long-suffering tram passengers were left furious, and stranded, on Wednesday night after services were suspended in the evening without any notification or warning, while Transport for London’s official online sites were claiming that there was a “Good” service in operation. … Continue reading
Posted in East Croydon, Mayor of London, New Addington North, New Addington South, Sadiq Khan, TfL, Tramlink, Transport, ULEZ expansion
Tagged Beckenham Junction, Croydon, Croydon Tramlink, Croydon Trams, East Croydon, Elmers End, London, London Tramlink, London Trams, New Addington, TfL, Transport for London, Wimbledon
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New Addington is back on track as (delayed) trams return
Croydon’s tram network is, at last, returning to something resembling a “normal” service, though anyone looking to travel to or from Elmers End will still be disappointed. Transport for London yesterday issued service updates which included trams running between central … Continue reading
Posted in East Croydon, Environment, Mayor of London, New Addington North, New Addington South, Sadiq Khan, TfL, Tramlink, Transport, ULEZ expansion
Tagged Beckenham Junction, Croydon, Croydon Tramlink, Croydon Trams, East Croydon, Elmers End, London, London Tramlink, London Trams, New Addington, TfL, Transport for London, Wimbledon
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New Addington tram cancellations roll into yet another week
Croydon’s part-time Mayor calls for ULEZ income to be used for improvements to public transport New Addington continues to be hit by Transport for London’s tram rolling stock crisis. There has now been no service on all or part of … Continue reading
Posted in East Croydon, Environment, Mayor Jason Perry, Mayor of London, New Addington North, New Addington South, Sadiq Khan, TfL, Tramlink, Transport, ULEZ expansion
Tagged Beckenham Junction, Croydon, Croydon Tramlink, Croydon Trams, East Croydon, London, London Tramlink, London Trams, New Addington, TfL, Transport for London, Wimbledon
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TfL cancels all trams to New Addington in rolling stock crisis
Croydon’s tram network appears to be on the brink of complete operational collapse. At less than half-an-hour’s notice last night, Transport for London issued an announcement that the entire network was to shutdown at 7pm “to enable repair works to … Continue reading
Posted in East Croydon, TfL, Tramlink, Transport
Tagged Beckenham Junction, Croydon, Croydon Tramlink, Croydon Trams, East Croydon, London, London Tramlink, London Trams, New Addington, TfL, Transport for London, Wimbledon
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Two-thirds of tram fleet out of service due to wheel damage
Londoners are enduring massive travel disruption, with a national rail strike and M25 motorway closure, and now the tram network is struggling to provide a regular service Croydon’s trams, on the day that services were meant to return to “normal” … Continue reading
Posted in East Croydon, TfL, Tramlink, Transport
Tagged Beckenham Junction, Croydon Trams, East Croydon, London Trams, New Addington, TfL, Therapia Lane, Trams, Transport for London, Wimbledon
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Beckenham and New Addington trams return to normal service
Normal service has finally resumed on Croydon’s tram network, after two months of disruption and the complete closure of the lines to New Addington, Woodside and Arena, Elmers End and Beckenham Junction since the end of March. Transport for London’s … Continue reading
Posted in Commuting, New Addington North, New Addington South, TfL, Tramlink, Transport
Tagged Croydon Tramlink, Croydon Trams, Lloyd Park, London Trams, New Addington, TfL, Transport for London
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More trams disruption on New Addington line for next month
There will be no tram services from Sandilands through to New Addington this weekend, and for the next two weekends, “due to essential works”, Transport for London confirmed today. This follows the two-week closure of the central Croydon loop during … Continue reading
Addiscombe and Old Town roads to close during tram works
The planned two-week closure of a large section of the tram network around Croydon town centre for “essential maintenance works” (they are always essential) also comes with a series of road closures and changes to parking provision in Old Town … Continue reading
Another two weeks of tram closures for ‘essential’ repair works
There’s half-term coming up, so get ready for the annual spring shutdown of (parts of) the Croydon Tram network. The shutdown will cut off West Croydon and East Croydon mainline stations from most of the south London transit network. “Essential … Continue reading
‘Difficult decisions’ as TfL gives green light for new tram fleet
Transport for London confirmed this week that it is to replace the oldest trams in its fleet on the Croydon to Beckenham and Wimbledon network, with procurement to begin in 2024 in what could cost at least £50million. The Croydon … Continue reading
