Croydon Tram Loop Track Renewals Completed
VolkerRail has finished a month-long project replacing over 750m of track on Wellesley Road and Tamworth Road.
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Infrastructure contractor VolkerRail has concluded a month-long programme of track renewals on the London Trams network. The project involved replacing more than 750 metres of embedded track through Croydon's central tram loop, specifically on sections of Wellesley Road and Tamworth Road. This work, carried out in August for Transport for London (TfL), aimed to replace degraded infrastructure.
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The renewal activities encompassed embedded track replacement, rail installation, welding and bonding processes, signalling system updates, and concrete works. Following the infrastructure upgrades, reinstatement tasks were also completed, including block paving, white lining, and surfacing.
Temporary Closure and Efficiency Trials
To ensure the safe execution of the works by engineers, a temporary closure was implemented on the town centre loop. This blockade affected services between Reeves Corner and East Croydon for the entire duration of the project. VolkerRail reported trialling a rail encapsulation system during the project, which they stated was intended to reduce manual handling and enhance installation efficiency. This follows an earlier trial in February of a polymer rail grout, a joint effort with Sika, aimed at improving construction efficiency and track performance.
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TfL's Investment Programme
Transport for London is currently engaged in a rolling programme of investment and maintenance across its tram network to ensure reliable services. TfL has stated that renewed embedded track can lead to improved ride quality for passengers and a reduction in noise levels as trams pass through busy town-centre areas.
I’m incredibly proud of the commitment, expertise and teamwork demonstrated throughout the project.
Adam Meek, VolkerRail project manager
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+What work was done on the Croydon Tram Loop?
VolkerRail completed track renewals, replacing over 750 metres of embedded track on Wellesley Road and Tamworth Road. The project also included rail replacement, welding, bonding, signalling, and concrete works.
+Was the tram line closed for this work?
Yes, a temporary closure was put in place on the town centre loop between Reeves Corner and East Croydon for the duration of the month-long project to allow engineers to work safely.
+Why is Transport for London investing in the tram network?
Transport for London is undertaking a rolling programme of investment and maintenance to keep services reliable. Renewed embedded track is expected to improve ride quality and reduce noise for trams in busy town-centre sections.
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