Croydon Trams Face 13-Day Closure for Essential Works
Services between East Croydon and Beckenham Junction, Elmers End, and New Addington will be suspended from October 24 to November 5.
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Passengers using London Trams will experience a 13-day suspension of services across several routes in Croydon. The disruption, scheduled to begin on Saturday, October 24, and conclude on Thursday, November 5, is to facilitate essential maintenance and infrastructure improvements by Transport for London (TfL).
The affected sections of the network include services running between East Croydon and Beckenham Junction, East Croydon and Elmers End, and East Croydon and New Addington. Trams will not operate on these lines during the specified dates. Services between Wimbledon and East Croydon are expected to continue as normal, meaning the western part of the tram network will remain operational.
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Engineering works will see late-night services terminate early or be cancelled between Tuesday and Thursday.
Planned Engineering Works
The closures are necessary for TfL to carry out significant upgrades. These include replacing approximately one kilometre of track between Arena and Elmers End, improvements to the Sandilands tunnel, and enhancements to the tram crossing at Kent Gate Way, near Addington Village. Some of this work is planned to be carried out around the clock to ensure completion within the allocated 13-day period. The timing of the works has been chosen to coincide with the October school half-term, a period when passenger demand is typically lower.
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To assist passengers, TfL has arranged two replacement bus routes. The T2 service will run between Wellesley Road and Beckenham Junction, calling at East Croydon, Addiscombe, Blackhorse Lane, Arena, Elmers End, Birkbeck, and Beckenham Road. The T3 service will operate between Wellesley Road and New Addington, serving East Croydon, Lloyd Park, Coombe Lane, Gravel Hill, Addington Village Interchange, Fieldway, and King Henry's Drive. Passengers should note that the T3 service will not stop at Gravel Hill when travelling towards New Addington between October 24 and November 1. TfL advises passengers to allow for extra travel time as replacement buses may take longer than usual tram journeys. Information regarding planned closures and alternative routes can be found on TfL's journey planner and the TfL Go app.
Normal tram services are expected to resume on Friday, November 6, provided the planned works are completed as scheduled. The upgrades to the tram crossing at Kent Gate Way may also lead to road closures and diversions affecting local motorists.
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+When will London Tram services be suspended?
London Tram services will be suspended for 13 days from Saturday, October 24, to Thursday, November 5. This closure is to allow Transport for London (TfL) to carry out essential maintenance and infrastructure improvements.
+Which tram routes will be affected by the closures?
The closures will affect services running between East Croydon and Beckenham Junction, East Croydon and Elmers End, and East Croydon and New Addington. Services between Wimbledon and East Croydon will continue to operate.
+What work is being done during the suspension?
The essential work includes replacing approximately one kilometre of track between Arena and Elmers End, improvements to the Sandilands tunnel, and upgrades to the tram crossing at Kent Gate Way. These works are vital for the continued operation of the tram network.
+Will there be alternative transport available?
Yes, Transport for London (TfL) will operate replacement bus routes, designated T2 and T3, along the affected routes. Passengers are advised to check TfL's journey planner or the TfL Go app for the most up-to-date information on alternative travel arrangements.
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