Category Archives: London Trams

Picture in Time: Croydon Tramlink 2535

For the last time in this series of “Picture in Time” we are going to South London for a photo of the Croydon Tramlink system in 2008.

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Picture in Time: Croydon Tramlink 2553

In this edition of “Picture in Time” we take a look at another tram operating on the Croydon Tramlink network.

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Picture in Time: Croydon Tramlink 2541

We go back into the archives again as we have another edition of “Picture in Time” from Croydon Tramlink.

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Picture in Time: Croydon Tramlink 2535

Another edition of “Picture in Time” as we feature Croydon Tramlink again.

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London Trams strikes off after pay deal agreed

Strikes which had been set to cause major disruption across the London Trams network during July have been cancelled after members of Unite the Union voted to accept a new pay deal which could see some enjoy a pay increase … Continue reading

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Picture in Time: Croydon Tramlink 2537

We’re going back to the red and white years for the Croydon (London) Tramlink system over the next few weeks in “Picture in Time”.

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More London Trams strikes confirmed

The ongoing dispute on London Trams has escalated with more dates announced for strike action by engineering staff represented by Unite the Union. This dispute has been ongoing since earlier this year and is over pay where the union claim … Continue reading

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London Trams strikes over – but service now disrupted by wheel damage

Article updated 10/05/2024 with details of further service changes The first of two planned strikes by Unite the Union members at London Trams is now over which should have meant that as from Thursday 9th May a normal service resumed … Continue reading

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 5th May 2024

Photos this week come from London Trams:

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War of words erupts over London Trams strike action

As reported earlier this week, engineers on London Trams will be going on strike from 2000 on Sunday 5th May until 0600 on Thursday 9th May. This will cause major disruption on the network and now just before the strike … Continue reading

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Planned service announced for London Trams strike

When planned strikes affecting London Trams services were suspended back in March it was said by Unite the Union that this was to allow meaningful talks to take place, but the proposed dates in May and July were kept in … Continue reading

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Stop by Stop London Trams: Beckenham Junction & Elmers End lines – Addiscombe

We reach the end of this series of “Stop by Stop” as we arrive at Addiscombe, which is the last stop on the Beckenham Junction and Elmers End lines.

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Stop by Stop London Trams: Beckenham Junction & Elmers End lines – Blackhorse Lane

Another stop is reached on the London Trams network.

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Stop by Stop London Trams: Beckenham Junction & Elmers End lines – Woodside

After our little sojourn last week where we headed back to Elmers End we’re back on our way towards central Croydon in this edition of “Stop by Stop”.

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London Trams strikes suspended

Unite the Union members employed as engineers on London Trams will not be going on strike later this month after all with the union agreeing to suspend the planned action after Transport for London “agreed to engage in meaningful talks”.

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London Trams strikes announced

Services on London Trams – which were already set to be disrupted owing to engineering works from the end of this month – are set to be further after it was announced that members from Unite the Union who maintain … Continue reading

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Stop by Stop London Trams: Beckenham Junction & Elmers End lines – Elmers End

And on we go with our look at the tramstops on the London Trams network.

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London Trams revised service confirmed

As we reported a few weeks ago there is to be significant engineering works on the London Trams network which will necessitate a partial closure of the system for approximately four weeks from Friday 29th March 2024. The initial information … Continue reading

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Stop by Stop London Trams: Beckenham Junction & Elmers End lines – Arena

We are back to “Stop by Stop” as our journey on London Trams continues.

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Stop by Stop London Trams: Beckenham Junction & Elmers End lines – Harrington Road

Today in “Stop by Stop” we turn away from the railway as we’re onto double track tramway having reached Harrington Road.

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