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‘Normal service’ on Windrush despite safety workers’ strike
Transport for London says it is operating a “normal timetable” on the Windrush line today, despite a one-day strike by staff providing maintenance for signalling, communications and other essential safety features. The Overground line from West Croydon and Norwood Junction … Continue reading
‘Do not travel’: Southern Rail’s dire message for commuters
A derailed train at the Selhurst depot and signalling faults on the line between Norwood Junction and Blackfriars have caused massive disruption for rail commuters this morning. Southern and Thameslink services from Brighton through central London to Cambridge, Peterborough and … Continue reading
Posted in Commuting, East Croydon, London-wide issues, Norwood Junction, Selhurst, Tramlink, Transport
Tagged Bedford, Brighton, Cambridge, Croydon, East Croydon, East Croydon station, Gatwick Express, Govia Thameslink Railway, London, London Bridge, National Rail, Network Rail, Norwood Junction, Peterborough, Selhurst, Selhurst depot, Southern Rail, Thameslink, Victoria
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Union plans three days of strike action for the Windrush line
Members of the RMT union who carry out “safety critical” work on the Windrush line will carry out 24-hour strikes on February 26, March 26 and April 23, after they were given a “derisory” pay offer. The staff work on … Continue reading
Regina Road redevelopment council update, Tue Oct 14
Posted in Advertisement, Advertisement features, Community associations, Croydon Council, Housing, Planning, Property, Regina Road redevelopment, South Norwood, Susmita Sen
Tagged Croydon, Croydon Council, Housing, London Borough of Croydon, Norwood Junction, Regina Road, Regina Road redevelopment, Regina Road Residents' Support Group, South Norwood
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Police appeal for victims after South Norwood rapist sentenced
A man has been jailed for raping a woman in Croydon, as the police appeal for more potential victims to come forward. John Iwuh, 54, of Albert Road, South Norwood, appeared at Croydon Crown Court yesterday where he was sentenced … Continue reading
Posted in Crime, Policing, South Norwood
Tagged Albert Road, John Iwuh, Metropolitan Police, Norwood Junction, Rape, South Norwood, South Norwood rapist, Voyeurism
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Learner driver crashes double-decker into Norwood rail bridge
Rail services were suspended into and out of Norwood Junction, while Portland Road was closed to traffic for a period this afternoon after a double-decker bus drove into the railway bridge which carries one of the main lines from Croydon … Continue reading
South Norwood roadworks explained – no thanks to the council
By PETER GILLMAN There’s been silence from the utility companies and there’s nothing to be found on Croydon Council’s website, nor provided by its official press department. But Inside Croydon’s loyal readers have come up with some inside information about … Continue reading
South Norwood has all the signs of traffic chaos for next month
By PETER GILLMAN South Norwood is soon to be hit with traffic chaos again – but neither Croydon Council nor the alternative possible culprits, Thames Water, have been able to provide more information about precisely which roads they intend to … Continue reading
Alexander promises watchdog with teeth as she rewires rail
Plans for a landmark bill to reform and revive Britain’s railways, including setting up a powerful passenger watchdog to hold train operators to account, have been unveiled today by the government. The reforms will “will sweep away decades of failure, … Continue reading
Two people hospitalised after bus crashes into railway bridge
Two people were taken to hospital late on Saturday night, after their bus driver made a wrong turn and crashed into a low bridge over Portland Road, ripping the roof off the double decker. The 197 bus crash happened just … Continue reading
Norbury and Norwood Junction council car parks to be sold off
CROYDON IN CRISIS: Town Hall reporter KEN LEE on how 157 Brick by Brick flats in Coulsdon were sold below the market rate, as the council continues to overspend on Mayor Perry’s unbalanced budget Anything that is not nailed down … Continue reading
Posted in Brick by Brick, Business, Council Tax, Croydon Council, Jane West, Mayor Jason Perry, Section 114 notice
Tagged Belgrave Road car park, Brick by Brick, Clifford Road car park, Communities and Local Government, Conservative, Council Tax, Croydon, Croydon Council, Granville Gardens car park, Jane West, Jason Cummings, London Borough of Croydon, Mayor Jason Perry, MHCLG, Ministry of Housing, Norbury, Norwood Junction, Red Clover Gardens, S114, S114 notice, Section 114, Section 114 Notice, South Norwood, Tory
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TfL rolls out new branding for Windrush and Overground lines
Rail passengers using West Croydon Station this morning will have boarded trains on the Windrush line for the first time, as Transport for London rolls out its new names and livery for the London Overground. The roll-out is being phased, … Continue reading
Week-long disruption to rail services across south London
It is half-term week, which for rail passengers means a whole load of disruption to their regular services across south London. Signalling upgrade work started at the weekend and is due to continue until this Friday, November 1, “which will … Continue reading
Overground’s understaffing is placing passenger safety at risk
The RMT rail union is urging Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, to intervene over what it calls “the damaging ticket office cuts and chronic understaffing on the London Overground”. The Overground is the rail service with the soon-to-be-renamed Windrush … Continue reading
Posted in Norwood Junction, TfL, Transport, West Croydon
Tagged Arriva Rail London, Croydon, Crystal Palace, Mayor, Mayor Sadiq Khan, Mick Lynch, Norwood Junction, RMT, RMT union, Sadiq Khan, TfL, Transport for London, West Croydon
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Check out rail operator’s ‘Blue Wag’ guide for your dog walks
Govia Thameslink, the operators of Southern, Gatwick Express and Thameslink trains which serve East Croydon, Norwood Junction and Purley and Coulsdon stations, has produced a guide to dog-friendly travel, to encourage pet owners to broaden their horizons for themselves and … Continue reading
Tracks works will see 9 days of disruption near Crystal Palace
Network Rail is to carry out track repair works in the Crystal Palace area for nine days from August 24 until September 1, with Thameslink and Southern disrupted. Passengers are being advised to “plan ahead” during the “major track upgrade”, … Continue reading
Posted in Commuting, Norwood Junction, Transport, West Croydon
Tagged Crystal Palace, Network Rail, Norwood Junction, Southern, Streatham, Streatham Hill, Thameslink, West Croydon
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Ticket office decision was ‘Halloween nightmare’ for Tories
Hailing yesterday’s decision to reject Department for Transport plans to close railway station ticket offices, one local campaigner has described the outcome as a “Halloween nightmare for the Government”. In July, nine train companies announced plans to close 269 station … Continue reading
Posted in Business, Chris Philp MP, Commuting, Croydon South, East Croydon, Norwood Junction, Transport
Tagged Charlie King, Conservative, Coulsdon, Croydon, Department for Transport, East Croydon station, East Surrey Transport Committee, Govia Thameslink, GTR, London TravelWatch, Norwood Junction, Purley, Railway ticket offices, South Norwood, Thornton Heath, Tory
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Transport watchdogs reject plan to close railway ticket offices
99% of consultation responses opposed the proposals, with East Croydon and Sanderstead among the stations to attract the largest number of objections It is probably the first cancellation on the railways to be greeted with widespread public acclaim. Plans by … Continue reading
Posted in Business, Commuting, East Croydon, Norwood Junction, Transport
Tagged Conservative, Coulsdon, Croydon, Department for Transport, East Croydon station, Govia Thameslink, GTR, London TravelWatch, Norwood Junction, Purley, Railway ticket offices, South Norwood, Thornton Heath, Tory
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Deceit over ticket office closures is taking all of us for a ride
Any claim that the closure of ticket offices on our railways will somehow improve passenger service is intended to mislead, says ANDREW FISHER Yesterday’s announcement by the privatised rail industry of the plans to close almost 1,000 ticket offices across … Continue reading
Posted in Andrew Fisher, Commuting, East Croydon, Norwood Junction, TfL, Transport, West Croydon
Tagged Andrew Fisher, Conservative, Coulsdon, Croydon, Department for Transport, East Croydon station, Labour, Norwood Junction, Purley, Rail Delivery Group, RDG, South Norwood, Southern Railways, Tory, Transport for London, Waddon
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Network Rail promises 5G connectivity on Brighton Mainline
Passengers on the Brighton Mainline service are being promised significantly improved connectivity for their mobile devices, following the signing of a 25-year contract between Network Rail and two tech firms. Mobile phone network Three UK will host its mobile voice … Continue reading
Posted in Business, Commuting, East Croydon, Norwood Junction, Transport
Tagged Brighton Mainline, Cellnex UK, East Croydon, Network Rail, Norwood Junction, Purley, Three UK
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More rail cuts coming down the line thanks to Tory Treasury
Funding formula for the country’s biggest railway operator represents ‘levelling down’ for London, according to a member of one of the largest passenger user groups More Southern and Thameslink railway timetable changes were slipped out last week, just ahead of … Continue reading
Posted in Business, Chris Philp MP, Commuting, Coulsdon, Croydon North, Croydon South, East Croydon, London-wide issues, Norbury, Norwood Junction, Purley, Selhurst, South Croydon, South Norwood, Surrey, Sutton Council, Thornton Heath, Transport, West Croydon
Tagged Charles King, Chris Philp MP, Conservative, Croydon, Croydon North, Croydon South, GoVia, Govia Thameslink, GTR, Norbury, Norwood Junction, RMT, RMT union, Selhurst, Surrey, Sutton, Tattenham Corner, Thornton Heath, Tory
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Old Bailey murder trial date set for Norwood Junction case
Police name and charge third suspect one week after dead body was discovered on Station Road Agash Jeyanandam, the first man arrested on suspicion of murder following the discovery of a dead body on Station Road, Norwood Junction, last Sunday, … Continue reading
Posted in Crime, Policing, South Norwood
Tagged Agash Jeyanandam, Darren Parchment, Norwood Junction, South Norwood, Vijay Pethuru
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Police make two more arrests over Norwood Junction death
Two more men have been arrested in connection with the death of a man discovered near Norwood Junction Station on Sunday morning. Darren Parchment, of Melrose Avenue, Norbury, has today been charged with murder. He is expected to appear at … Continue reading
Posted in Crime, Policing, South Norwood
Tagged Agash Jeyanandam, Norwood Junction, South Norwood
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Man to appear in court charged with Norwood Junction murder
A man has been charged with murder following the discovery on Sunday morning of a body on Station Road, close to Norwood Junction Station. The police have not yet named the dead man, who was said to be in his … Continue reading
Posted in Crime, Policing, South Norwood
Tagged Metropolitan Police, Norwood Junction, South Norwood
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‘Unexpected’ death at Norwood Junction under investigation
Police are investigating the “unexpected” death of a man whose body was found on Station Road, near Norwood Junction Station, shortly after dawn on Sunday morning. Police and the London Ambulance Service were called just after 5.30am on Sunday, August … Continue reading
