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CONNECTED CITY PROGRAMME: TRAMLINK
What?
Infrastructure improvements will be implemented to allow the increased
service level and increase resilience; this includes an additional platform at
Wimbledon and twin tracking between Beddington Lane and Mitcham
Junction.
4 additional trams have been ordered to arrive in early 2016. This will allow
the Line 4 service (Elmers End to Therapia Lane) to be extended to
Wimbledon.
The tram stop on George Street will be relocated and increased in capacity as
part of the town centre improvements.
in June 2012, reducing severe tram overcrowding in the Arena to Sandilands area.
This was undertaken by introducing six additional trams and a number of
infrastructure modifications which has resulted in the number of trams using the
Croydon Loop increasing from 18 trams per hour to 22.
Risks:
Changes within Wimbledon Station need to be approved by Network Rail and
the Train Operating Companies which could affect cost and programme.
The significant amount of infrastructure works currently being undertaken
may result in a lack of industry interest in undertaking these works.
Where?
North of the borough
When?
Feburary 2015: Additional platform at Wimbledon and additional twin tracking
handed over into operation.
Feburary 2016: Extended Line 4 timetable to be introduced.
Mitigation:
Working closely with NR and SWT to agree changes at the Wimbledon station
and to define ways of working during construction.
Early contractor engagement, currently out to tender for infrastructure
package.
Why?
Croydon’s tram system, Tramlink, is owned and operated by TfL. It has proved
highly successful and now reaches capacity at the peak hours over several stretches
of the existing route; this will further increase capacity over this section by 50%.
Stakeholder Engagement Since March 2012:
A stakeholder event took place in October 2013 to launch the Wimbledon
Enhancement scheme. On-going officer level discussions are held regularly to
discuss specific technical issues. Engagement with South London Partnerships and
local Resident Groups have taken place to raise awareness of Tramlink, the services
operated and the upcoming works.
Progress Since March 2012:
Line 4, a 15 minute service between Elmers End and Therapia Lane was introduced
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Existing Tramlink route to New Addington