Category Archives: London Trams

Yellow Rail win contract for bogie and brake overhaul at London Trams

Yellow Rail have won a contract to deliver a full turnkey overhaul solution for bogies and brake systems on the 12 Stadler Variobahn trams.

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Passenger numbers increase on English tram and light rail systems

2024/5 has been a mostly successful year for tram and light rail systems in England with a 1% increase across all eight systems where figures are reported to the Department for Transport. But whilst the overall picture is a positive … Continue reading

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DLR and London Trams to join in with special new wraps to celebrate TfL’s 25th anniversary

New wraps are set to be seen on eight different transport services to help celebrate the 25th anniversary of Transport for London (TfL) – including both London Trams and the DLR. This will be the first time that the same … Continue reading

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London Trams Engineering Works: July 2025

The second half of July will see more engineering works take place on the London Trams network with services through the centre of Croydon once again being impacted by the works.  Starting from late evening on Sunday 13th July until … Continue reading

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Stop by Stop London Trams: New Addington line – Lloyd Park

We are nearly at the end of this latest “Stop by Stop” as our journey on the New Addington line of London Trams reaches Lloyd Park.

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New pay deal agreed for drivers on London Trams

A new three year pay deal has been agreed for drivers working on London Trams. This comes following negotiations between union ASLEF and Tram Operations Limited (TOL) and will cover the backdated period from 4th November 2024 and then in … Continue reading

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Stop by Stop London Trams: New Addington line – Coombe Lane

Its still a rural feel for this edition of “Stop by Stop” as we continue a journey on London Trams between New Addington and Lloyd Park.

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Stop by Stop London Trams: New Addington line – Gravel Hill

In the latest edition of “Stop by Stop” our journey on the London Trams New Addington line continues as we make our way towards Croydon.

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Stop by Stop London Trams: New Addington line – Addington Village

Onwards we go to the next stop on the New Addington line of London Trams as we continue to make our way towards Croydon.

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Stop by Stop London Trams: New Addington line – Fieldway

We have another edition of “Stop by Stop” as our journey on London Trams’ New Addington line continues.

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Stop by Stop London Trams: New Addington line – King Henry’s Drive

Its time for the next part of “Stop by Stop” as we continue our journey on London Trams’ New Addington line.

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Stop by Stop London Trams: New Addington line – New Addington

“Stop by Stop” returns and we’re back on the London Trams network. Having previously taken a look at the stops on the Beckenham Junction and Elmers End lines for the next seven weeks we’ll be taking a look at the … Continue reading

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London Trams to celebrate 25 years

On 10th May 2000 modern trams returned to the streets of London for the first time in almost 48 years with the opening of the then Croydon Tramlink network. Now branded as London Trams the network continues to link Wimbledon … Continue reading

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London Trams Engineering Works: Saturday 10th May 2025

Late night services on the London Trams network will be affected by trackworks taking place after 2030 on Saturday 10th May 2025. No trams will be able to run on the eastern part of the network with the Beckenham Junction, … Continue reading

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 27th April 2025

More photos this week as we head to London Trams for a selection taken earlier this month:

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London Trams Engineering Works: 5th to 18th April

School holidays? You all know what that tends to mean – more engineering works on the London Trams network! Starting from Saturday 5th April and continuing until Friday 18th April there will be no service from Sandilands to New Addington … Continue reading

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In Pictures: London Trams 2547 back in service

The London Trams network have another tram to call on for service again after 2547 returned to service on Friday 7th March 2025. The Bombardier built CR4000 had been out of service long-term with its last recorded use being on … Continue reading

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London Trams Engineering Works: 15th to 23rd February 2025

The first school holiday of the year is incoming, and as it often does it comes along with engineering works on London Trams with the central Croydon section of the network being closed for an extended period of time.

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Christmas and New Year services 2024/25

If you need to get out over the Christmas and New Year period and were wondering what services may be running on tramways then wonder no further! This is your regular one-stop guide to planned services over the festive period; … Continue reading

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Trams &: London Trams 2553 & bus

Another chance to take a look at “Trams &” in South London.

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