Category Archives: London Trams

Passenger numbers on UK tramways bounce back – but still below pre-pandemic levels

Posted on Wednesday 24 August 2022 by Gareth Prior

Passenger numbers on all tram and light rail systems in the UK have bounced back to their highest levels since before the pandemic but are still a long way short of numbers which were carried in 2019/20 according to the … Continue reading →

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London Tramlink Engineering Works start

Posted on Wednesday 24 August 2022 by Gareth Prior

We’re a little late to the party with this one, but services on London Tramlink are currently suspended between Wimbledon and Therapia Lane whilst rail replacement works take place.

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Its yet another short-term funding settlement extension for TfL

Posted on Friday 29 July 2022 by Gareth Prior

Transport for London and the Department for Transport have come to yet another agreement to extend the current funding settlement for a short period of time – this time it will be extended until midday on 3rd August 2022. A … Continue reading →

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The heat! Services affected across the UK after record-breaking temperatures

Posted on Tuesday 19 July 2022 by Gareth Prior

If you’ve been in the UK over the past few days you may have noticed that its been a tad warm. With record-breaking temperatures experienced nationwide, tram systems have had to introduce revised services with both speed restrictions and infrastructure … Continue reading →

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Another 15 days extension of funding for TfL

Posted on Thursday 14 July 2022 by Gareth Prior

The game of political football that is government funding for Transport for London is continuing with the latest announcement adding an extra 15 days onto the current settlement – it is now due to expire on 28th July 2022.

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Tramlink strike timetable confirmed

Posted on Tuesday 12 July 2022 by Gareth Prior

The second – of two announced strikes so far – 48 hour strike on London Tramlink will be taking place on Wednesday 13th and Thursday 14th July. As with the previous strike last month there will be a very limited … Continue reading →

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Driver to face trial over Sandilands accident

Posted on Saturday 9 July 2022 by Gareth Prior

Alfred Dorris, aged 48 from Beckenham, is to stand trial at either the Old Bailey or Southwark Crown Court after he pleaded not guilty to breaking health and safety laws during the London Tramlink accident on 9th November 2016. The … Continue reading →

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Still no long-term funding agreement for TfL

Posted on Saturday 2 July 2022 by Gareth Prior

The continued political games between the Department for Transport and Transport for London shows no signs of coming to an end with yet another short-term funding agreement announced – this one truly is short-term as its only a 19 day … Continue reading →

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TfL and TOL to plead guilty on health and safety failings over Sandilands derailment

Posted on Friday 10 June 2022 by Gareth Prior

Both Transport for London and Tram Operations Limited (TOL – a subsidiary of First Group) have indicated that they are to plead guilty to the charges of health and safety failings in relation to the Sandilands derailment of November 2016 … Continue reading →

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Strike dates announced for London Tramlink

Posted on Thursday 9 June 2022 by Gareth Prior

Two 48 hour strikes have been announced on London Tramlink following the recent ballot of ASLEF members. The strikes are scheduled to take place on Tuesday 28th/Wednesday 29th June and Wednesday 13th/Thursday 14th July.

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London Tramlink drivers vote to strike over pay

Posted on Thursday 2 June 2022 by Gareth Prior

Strikes are set to hit London Tramlink after drivers in the ASLEF union voted strongly in favour of taking strike action as a result of the ongoing pay dispute which has seen no pay increased offered this year.

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 1st May 2022

Posted on Sunday 1 May 2022 by Gareth Prior

This May Day Bank Holiday Weekend sees us feature photos from home (London Tramlink) and abroad (Prague):

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Tramlink drivers to be balloted for industrial action

Posted on Saturday 9 April 2022 by Gareth Prior

ASLEF members on London Tramlink are to be balloted with a view to starting industrial action over a pay dispute. Drivers are currently subject to a pay freeze with the previous pay deal having expired six months ago and Tram … Continue reading →

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More trackworks on London Tramlink

Posted on Friday 1 April 2022 by Gareth Prior

There is to be another part closure of London Tramlink with more rail replacement works taking place between Monday 4th and Wednesday 13th April. This time the works mean that there will be no trams running between Wimbledon and Therapia … Continue reading →

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 27th March 2022

Posted on Sunday 27 March 2022 by Gareth Prior

We’re back with another main site update this week as photos come from London Tramlink earlier this month:

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Office of Road and Rail launch prosecution over Sandilands tram derailment

Posted on Thursday 24 March 2022 by Gareth Prior

The Office of Road and Rail (ORR) have confirmed that they are to prosecute Transport for London (TfL), Tram Operations Limited (TOL) and tram driver Alfred Dorris after a detailed and thorough investigation into the tragic accident at Sandilands in … Continue reading →

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Trams &: London Tramlink 2559 & bus

Posted on Monday 21 March 2022 by Gareth Prior

In this latest instalment of “Trams &” we are off to South London as we take a look at a tram running on the Tramlink system along with the distinctive sight of a red London bus.

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Warnings to motorists after increase in car v tram collisions in Croydon

Posted on Thursday 3 March 2022 by Gareth Prior

The number of car v tram collisions in Croydon are on the increase and management at London Tramlink are warning if the trend continues there could be serious injuries and service delays. Its reported that since 2020 there have been … Continue reading →

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Another financial settlement for Transport for London – but it still only goes to June

Posted on Friday 25 February 2022 by Gareth Prior

The Department for Transport and Transport for London have come to agreement on a new financial settlement which brings the total support for TfL from central government since the start of pandemic close to £5 billion. However, it is still … Continue reading →

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TfL fares to increase from March

Posted on Wednesday 23 February 2022 by Gareth Prior

In a not unexpected move it has been confirmed that fares across the Transport for London network will increase from March 2022. The increase will be the largest since Sadiq Khan took over as London Mayor and comes as part … Continue reading →

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