Transport for London (TfL) is continuing its upgrade programme of the London Tramlink during the August holidays with rail replacement works in central Croydon.
"Our Tramlink upgrade programme is essential work and will result in passengers getting a smoother ride with less disruption to their journeys in the future"
Phil Hewitt
TfL Director of London Trams

Our Tramlink upgrade programme is essential work and will result in passengers getting a smoother ride with less disruption to their journeys in the future

The work which will take place on the central Croydon 'loop' of the tram network is primarily to replace 110 metres of rails although other related maintenance and upgrade work will also be carried out.

TfL's Director of London Trams, Phil Hewitt said: 'Our Tramlink upgrade programme is essential work and will result in passengers getting a smoother ride with less disruption to their journeys in the future.

'Tramlink is now 10 years old and the works are needed to replace rails nearing the end of their working life.

'I would like to thank in advance Croydon residents, businesses and tram passengers for their patience during the upgrade. We have taken every step possible to minimise inconvenience to them.'

All works have been discussed and agreed with the London Borough of Croydon.

Tram services on the 'loop' section of the network which connects Reeves Corner, Centrale, West Croydon, Wellesley Road, East Croydon, George Street and Church Street tram stops, will be suspended from 21 August to 30 August.

Tram services will run on all other sections of the network during that period and tram tickets and Oyster cards will be accepted on all buses which follow routes around the central Croydon section.

Notes to editors

  • During the works there will be no service to and from Elmers End after 19:00 daily, early mornings or on Sundays. Tickets will be accepted on local buses closely aligned to this route
  • On the Wimbledon branch service frequency will reduce from a tram every 7.5 minutes to 10 minutes during peak times
  • Services east of East Croydon will reduce from a tram every 10 minutes to one every 12 minutes during early mornings
  • The £1m upgrade works will take place at six separate sites - Station Road West Croydon, Cairo New Road, Church Street, Wellesley Rd, George Street (north end and south end)
  • Preliminary testing work involving drilling will take place during the nights of Wednesday 18 and Thursday 19 August at the Church Street and Cairo New Road work sites
  • Information about Tramlink services during the works will be posted on trams and at tram stops. Alternatively, passengers should visit www.tfl.gov.uk or call the TfL 24-hour travel information line on 0843 222 1234
  • A helpline is available 24-hours a day during the works period. Please call 0800 731 9401. Calls are free from BT landlines, standard charges apply from mobiles and other networks