Tag Archives: London Underground

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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Tram workers to join Tube staff in strike action on Aug 19

More than 1,000 Transport for London and London Underground workers will take strike action next Friday, August 19, in a dispute over pay, pensions and jobs. They include workers on the Croydon Trams. The workers, members of the Unite union, … Continue reading

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Crick’s criticisms on selections have resonance in Croydon

Do you think that the selection by a political party of someone who is to be their candidate in an upcoming election ought to be something in the public domain? Here at Inside Croydon Towers, we certainly do. Our site’s … Continue reading

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West Croydon worst hit by ticket office closures says Reed

Soon, it seems, there may be no public service buildings in London left open and operating. The future of the accident and emergency services at Mayday and St Helier Hospitals remains in question. After announcing the closure of all but … Continue reading

Posted in Boris Johnson, Commuting, Croydon North, London-wide issues, Mayday Hospital, Mayor of London, Policing, St Helier Hospital, Steve Reed MP, Transport, West Croydon | Tagged , , , , , , , | 2 Comments