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35 stories from and about Croydon, mostly tube & rail, roads & driving, buses & trams. The most recent ran on 22 September 2026. Page 1 of 2.
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Tube & Rail · CroydonLate-night trains disrupted in Croydon and Sutton this week
Southern passengers travelling late at night in Croydon and Sutton face service changes this week due to overnight engineering works. Buses will replace trains on several routes between Monday evening and Friday morning, affecting journeys to and from London Victoria.
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Roads & Driving · CroydonCroydon roads face closures for improvement works
Croydon Council is implementing road closures and parking suspensions across the borough for essential improvement works, including gas connections and cable installations. The disruptions will affect key routes starting from September 21, 2026, with some lasting up to two weeks.
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Tube & Rail · CroydonSouthern trains cancelled Sunday due to engineering work
Southern train services will be cancelled on Sunday, September 20, due to engineering work around Norwood Junction and Oxted. Passengers are advised to check their travel plans.
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Buses & Trams · CroydonBroken-down bus suspends Croydon Tramlink services
A broken-down bus at West Croydon caused the suspension of Tramlink services between Reeves Corner and East Croydon on Tuesday. Passengers were advised of alternative bus routes and walking options.
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Projects · CroydonCroydon to pilot electronic tagging for prolific shoplifters
Croydon Council is set to trial electronic tagging for prolific shoplifters later this year. The move aims to identify repeat offenders and ensure consequences for theft, following a significant number of reported incidents in the town centre.
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Roads & Driving · CroydonCroydon Road Disrupted by Burst Water Main
A burst water main has led to traffic disruption and diversions on a road in Croydon. The situation is being monitored and reported on by Your Local Guardian.
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Tube & Rail · CroydonCroydon Southern train services disrupted this week
Southern train services between London Bridge and Croydon will be affected by changes from Monday to Friday, September 14 to 18. Passengers can expect later departures, diversions, non-stop services, and replacement buses on several late-night routes.
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Projects · CroydonCroydon leaseholders face heating crisis amid gas leak dispute
Leaseholders at Admiral Court in Croydon are living without heating and hot water due to gas leaks. A dispute over who should pay for repairs, with the original developer liquidated, has left residents facing uncertainty.
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Tube & Rail · CroydonSouthern trains disrupted in Croydon area from September 7
Southern train services in the Croydon area will face disruption from September 7 to September 10 due to planned engineering works. Several lines will be closed on weeknights after approximately 10:30pm, with bus services replacing trains on affected routes.
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Tube & Rail · CroydonCroydon rail bottleneck plans to be re-examined
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has pledged to revive stalled plans for the Croydon rail bottleneck, known as CARS. Transport Minister Simon Lightwood confirmed the scheme was scrapped in 2021 without stakeholder notification. Fixing the bottleneck could unlock significant economic value.
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Tube & Rail · CroydonPM vows to revive stalled £2.9bn Croydon rail upgrade
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has pledged to revisit the Croydon Area Remodelling Scheme (CARS), a major rail upgrade project previously scrapped. The scheme aims to alleviate significant bottlenecks around East Croydon and Windmill Bridge Junction, impacting services from Gatwick Airport and Brighton.
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Roads & Driving · CroydonStalled Car Blocks Lanes on Croydon's Purley Way
A car has broken down on Purley Way in Croydon, causing significant disruption and blocking lanes of traffic. The incident is being covered live, with drivers advised to expect delays.
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Roads & Driving · CroydonCroydon Council's £2m TfL funding frozen over removed cycle lane wands
Croydon Council has had £2 million in transport funding frozen by Transport for London after removing protective wands from a cycle lane on London Road. The decision was reportedly triggered by a video posted on Mayor Jason Perry's Instagram account.
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Tube & Rail · CroydonSouthern trains face disruption in Croydon from Sept 1-4
Southern train services in Croydon will experience cancellations and disruptions from Tuesday, September 1 to Friday, September 4 due to essential engineering works. Passengers should expect bus replacements on several routes.
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Tube & Rail · CroydonEast Croydon Southern trains cancelled Sunday August 23
Southern trains serving East Croydon will be cancelled on Sunday, August 23, due to planned engineering works. Services between London Bridge and Caterham will be diverted, and some trains will terminate early.
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Buses & Trams · CroydonCroydon tram services suspended between Reeves Corner and East Croydon for August 2026 works
Transport for London will close the tram link between Reeves Corner and East Croydon from 6 to 30 August 2026 for engineering works. Evening services will also be disrupted on 16 and 20 August. TfL advises planning ahead and using buses or cycling as alternatives.
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Also affecting Croydon
Borough-wide and national stories that name Croydon or bear directly on it.
Buses & Trams · LondonLondon Hopper Fare Marks Decade With 1.43 Billion Free Journeys
London's Hopper fare has reached its 10th anniversary, facilitating over 1.43 billion free bus and tram journeys. Introduced in September 2016, the fare allows unlimited travel within an hour for the cost of one journey.
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Tube & Rail · LondonSouthern trains disrupted September 12-13 by engineering works
Southern train services will experience disruption on Saturday and Sunday, September 12 and 13, due to planned engineering works. Several lines will be closed, necessitating replacement bus services and leading to increased journey times for passengers.
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Tube & Rail · LondonSouthern trains cancelled this bank holiday weekend
Several Southern train services will be cancelled, diverted, or replaced by buses between Saturday and Monday, August 29 to August 31, due to essential engineering works.
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Buses & Trams · South LondonSuperloop bus journey offers new perspective on south London
A first-time Superloop bus journey revealed the changing scenery from Sutton to Croydon, offering a different view of south London. The route, described by TfL as a 'game changer', includes luggage space and saw revenue protection officers issuing fines.
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Roads & Driving · South LondonCroydon Flyover faces closure risk without £30m repairs
The Croydon Flyover, a key South London transport artery, is at risk of closure within years due to its "poor condition." Transport for London (TfL) is seeking funding for a two-phase refurbishment scheme estimated to cost around £30 million.
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Projects · LondonLondon's free events: August bank holiday weekend highlights
As the August bank holiday approaches, Londoners can enjoy a range of free events across the capital. Highlights include Notting Hill Carnival's 60th anniversary, pop-up beaches, and museum exhibitions.
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Tube & Rail · South LondonUnsolved mystery of woman's death in Merstham Tunnel
Over 120 years ago, the body of Mary Money was discovered in Merstham Tunnel. Travelling from London Bridge, she was last seen with an unknown man before her death, the circumstances of which remain a mystery.
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Bank Holiday engineering works to disrupt Tube, Overground, DLR and Tram services
Significant engineering works are scheduled across London's transport network between August 24 and August 31. Passengers should expect service disruptions on the Northern, Piccadilly, DLR, Windrush lines, and London Trams.
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Tube & Rail · South LondonLondon Overground Windrush line suspended after Bermondsey waste fire
A fire at a waste facility in south Bermondsey has forced the suspension of London Overground services on the Windrush line. No trains are running between Surrey Quays and Clapham Junction or between Sydenham and Crystal Palace, with severe delays elsewhere until at least tonight.
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Buses & Trams · South LondonTram services suspended between Reeves Corner and East Croydon for 17 days
Transport for London will suspend tram services between Reeves Corner and East Croydon from 6 to 23 August 2026. The closure affects six stops, including Church Street and West Croydon, with additional engineering works on 16 and 20 August. Passengers must use alternative routes.
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Buses & Trams · South LondonEight bus routes diverted after Thornton Heath road crash
Residents in Thornton Heath faced delays on eight bus routes after a crash closed London Road on 12 August 2026. London Buses diverted services while emergency crews cleared the scene, with no reopening time confirmed.
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Tube & Rail · South LondonSouthern cancels East Croydon trains for weekend engineering works
Southern will cancel, divert or replace trains from East Croydon on 15 and 16 August 2026 due to engineering works. Buses will operate between key stations, with extended journey times expected until 8.45 am on Sunday.
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Tube & Rail · LondonSouthern Railway cancels all Watford Junction to Clapham Junction services
Southern Railway has suspended all trains between Watford Junction and Clapham Junction after overhead line equipment failed near Watford on 15 August 2026. Replacement buses are running, but journeys will take at least an hour longer until engineers complete repairs.
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Strikes & Disruption · LondonDistrict line and DLR suspended on 16 August for engineering works
Transport for London will suspend District line services between Turnham Green and Richmond and DLR services between Tower Gateway and Shadwell on Sunday 16 August. Southern Rail overnight engineering works will disrupt East Croydon services until 8.45 am, with replacement buses running.
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Southern cancels Oxted line trains for four nights, buses replace services
Southern will cancel overnight trains between Oxted, Crowborough and Uckfield from 10 to 13 August due to engineering work. Replacement buses will run, while passengers can use alternative services between London Victoria and East Croydon at no extra cost.
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Tube & Rail · South LondonSouthern trains cancelled between West Croydon and Sutton this weekend
Southern has cancelled trains between West Croydon and Sutton this weekend due to overnight engineering works. The 12:30 am service from London Victoria to Sutton will terminate early at West Croydon, with buses replacing trains until 9:30 am on Sunday. Journey times will be longer.
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Tube & Rail · South LondonThameslink cancels 42 trains after overhead line fault in Streatham
Thameslink has cancelled 42 trains and suspended services between Balham and Norwood Junction after an overhead line fault near Streatham Hill station. Eighteen stations are affected, including London Bridge and Blackfriars. Engineers expect repairs to continue until late evening.
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Projects · South LondonEast Croydon footbridge to open in 2027 after 14-year delay
The footbridge at East Croydon station, closed since its 2013 opening, will finally open to the public in 2027. Croydon Council, Network Rail, and developer Menta Regeneration have agreed funding to replace the glass barrier and complete the eastern entrance.
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Roads & Driving · South LondonA23 crash near Brixton closes road and causes heavy traffic
A collision on the A23 near Brixton has closed the road in both directions, causing significant delays. Transport for London has implemented diversions, with heavy traffic reported across South West London.
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