Croydon tram services suspended between Reeves Corner and East Croydon for August 2026 works
Passengers must use replacement buses or alternative routes during the 25-day closure and evening disruptions
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Tram passengers in Croydon will face a month of disrupted services next summer as Transport for London carries out engineering works on the network. The closure between Reeves Corner and East Croydon will begin on 6 August 2026 and last until 30 August, with no trams running on that section of the route.
The works will affect commuters, shoppers and schoolchildren who rely on the tram to travel between central Croydon and surrounding areas. TfL has confirmed that services will continue to operate between Wimbledon and Reeves Corner, and from East Croydon to New Addington, Beckenham Junction and Elmers End during the closure.
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Evening services cut on two dates
Additional disruptions are planned for the evenings of 16 and 20 August 2026. On 16 August, no trams will run between Therapia Lane and Reeves Corner after 10pm, and services to Beckenham Junction and New Addington will end at 10.30pm. Elmers End will have no service all day.
On 20 August, the last tram between Therapia Lane and Reeves Corner will depart at 10pm. TfL has not specified whether replacement buses will operate during these evening closures, but passengers are advised to check for updates closer to the dates.
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Replacement buses and alternative routes
TfL has urged passengers to plan ahead and consider alternative travel options. Local buses, walking and cycling are recommended for shorter journeys. The TfL Journey Planner and TfL Go app will provide real-time updates and route suggestions during the disruption.
The Elmers End route will operate a reduced timetable during the closure. On weekdays, no trams will run between Arena and Elmers End before 7am or after 7.30pm. On Saturdays, services will not operate before 8am or after 6.45pm, and there will be no Sunday service to Elmers End at all.
What happens next
TfL has not yet published details of replacement bus services for the Reeves Corner to East Croydon closure. Passengers are advised to monitor TfL’s website and social media channels for updates in the weeks leading up to August 2026.
The engineering works are part of TfL’s ongoing maintenance programme to improve reliability and safety on the tram network. No further closures have been announced beyond August 2026.
Questions this report answers
+Which tram routes will be closed in Croydon during August 2026?
The section between Reeves Corner and East Croydon will close from 6 to 30 August 2026. Services will continue between Wimbledon and Reeves Corner, and from East Croydon to New Addington, Beckenham Junction and Elmers End during this period.
+Will there be replacement buses during the tram closure?
Transport for London has not yet confirmed details of replacement bus services. Passengers should check TfL’s website and social media for updates closer to the closure dates in August 2026.
+What are the alternative travel options during the tram disruption?
TfL advises passengers to use local buses, walk or cycle for shorter journeys. The TfL Journey Planner and TfL Go app will provide real-time updates and alternative route suggestions during the disruption.
+When will evening tram services be disrupted in August 2026?
Evening services will be disrupted on 16 and 20 August 2026. On 16 August, no trams will run after 10pm or 10.30pm on key routes. On 20 August, services between Therapia Lane and Reeves Corner will end at 10pm.
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