London tram network to close for two weeks of maintenance

Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 15 Oct, 06:03 · Archive

London's tram network east of East Croydon will close from October 24 to November 5 for track renewal and infrastructure upgrades.

Transport for London is closing the tram network east of East Croydon from Saturday, October 24 until Thursday, November 5 for major maintenance work. The 13-day closure is planned during the October half-term period to minimise disruption. The works will replace approximately one kilometre of track and ballast between Arena and Elmers End, improve Sandilands tunnel, and renew the Kent Gate Way road crossing east of Gravel Hill.

Replacement buses will operate between East Croydon and Beckenham Junction, and between East Croydon and New Addington during the closure. However, the replacement buses will not serve Lebanon Road and Sandilands stations, though these remain accessible via existing local bus routes. Services will not stop at Elmers End on Sundays. Trams will continue to operate normally between Wimbledon and East Croydon throughout the period.

Mark Davis, TfL's general manager for the tram service, said the work was necessary to keep the tramway 'safe, reliable and fit for the future'. He added: 'We know these works will affect some journeys, and we'd like to thank customers for their patience.' Full tram service will resume on Friday, November 6. TfL encourages customers to use the TfL Go app or online journey planner before travelling.

How it is being reported

• TfL urged to 'get a grip' as half-term tram disruption threatens to isolate Croydon communityTfL announced this week that from Saturday, October 24 until Thursday, November 5, no tram services will run east of East CroydonMyLondon · 15 Oct, 06:30
• London Trams to face almost two weeks of disruption during half-termTfL has announced almost two weeks of disruption on the London Trams network during October half-term for essential engineering works.This Is Local London · 15 Oct, 05:00
• Tram network to shut for two weeks in Croydon as TfL plans for maintenanceThere was no service on the tram between East Croydon and Reeves Corner for 25 days in AugustMyLondon · 14 Oct, 06:00

In this story: Transport for London · East Croydon · Croydon · Beckenham Junction · New Addington · Arena · Elmers End · Mark Davis

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