Category Archives: London Trams

It has been reported that Transport for London have exercised an option to order a further two Stadler Variobahn’s for the Tramlink network – bringing the total number of this type of tram to 12. The news was confirmed as … Continue reading →

The next edition of the iconic Tube map is to include London Tramlink routes for the first time when it is released next month. The Docklands Light Railway, London Overground and even the Emirates Air Line have featured on the … Continue reading →

It is disappointing to have to report that more drivers on a tram network have voted for strike action in a dispute over their pay with ASLEF members on London Tramlink in favour following a recent vote. Tram drivers are … Continue reading →

Passengers on London Tramlink are now able to access live service information at the touch of a button following the release of up-to-the-minute data both through TfL’s website and on Electronic Service Update Boards across other parts of the TfL … Continue reading →

For the first time London Tramlink can now call upon all ten of the Stadler built Variobahns for service following the return to the operating pool of 2556. Of course 2556 has been out of service since summer 2015 after … Continue reading →

Users of London Tramlink will soon be able to benefit from live running information at the touch of a button with Transport for London set to release new open data feeds in the next few weeks. This will enable app … Continue reading →

The morning of Monday 4th April saw the start of line 4 services running through to Wimbledon as planned with this southern terminus now enjoying 12 trams an hour (four on Line 4 and the other eight on Line 3 … Continue reading →

The much vaunted increase in London Tramlink services to Wimbledon will be introduced from Monday 4th April with Line 4 extended from Therapia Lane through to Wimbledon. This increase will see 12 trams an hour to Wimbledon instead of the … Continue reading →

The last of the second batch of London Tramlink’s Stadler Variobahns – 2563 – has now entered service. The tram, which was delivered to Croydon on 6th December 2015, was used in revenue earning service for the first time on … Continue reading →

London Tramlink services are again suspended around the central Croydon loop over Easter with trackworks due to take place in the Church Street area. Trams from Wimbledon will be terminating at Reeves Corner with services from New Addington, Elmers End … Continue reading →

This week has seen the release of Transport for London’s 2016/17 budget and business plan and against the usual headlines of Crossrail, Underground and Overground developments there is a commitment to provide £100 million towards the planned extension of Tramlink … Continue reading →

Progress has been continuing with the introduction of the second batch of London Tramlink Stadler Variobahn trams with all but 2563 now in service whilst 2562 has had the special vinyl wrap added to one end in the same style … Continue reading →

London Tramlink services were unable to run through to Elmers End on Wednesday 2nd March after a fallen tree temporarily blocked the line. Services from Therapia Lane and West Croydon bound for Elmers End were terminating at Arena whilst the … Continue reading →