George Street tram stop

George Street
Tramlink
Viewed from western side
General information
LocationGeorge Street, Croydon
Coordinates51°22′26″N 0°05′56″W / 51.3739°N 0.0990°W / 51.3739; -0.0990
OperatorTramlink
Platforms1
Construction
Structure type
At-grade
AccessibleYes
Other information
StatusUnstaffed
WebsiteOfficial website Edit this at Wikidata
History
Opened10 May 2000 (2000-05-10)
Location
Location in Croydon

George Street is a tram stop in Croydon, south London, served by Tramlink. It is located in the main shopping area of central Croydon. It is one of the busiest stops on the service, but with notably limited facilities because of its constrained site on a narrow street. It is on a single track section, with trams only departing in the westbound direction. Located on a section of road reserved for pedestrians and cyclists, it is the worst location on the network for trams being held-up by poorly parked cars in loading bays. George Street was the western terminus of a horse-tram to Addiscombe that began operation in December 1883, converted to electric traction in 1901 and was withdrawn in 1927. The stop opened on 10 May 2000 with the first section of Tramlink.

History

George Street was the western terminus of the former route of the Croydon Corporation Tramways service to Addiscombe.[1] Horse-drawn tram service was introduced in December 1883 by the Croydon and Norwood Tramways Company.[2] Electric service commenced on 18 December 1901.[3] By 1926, the route from George Street required replacement track.[4] The decision was taken by Croydon Borough Council to instead replace the trams with buses.[5] Tram service was withdrawn on 28 March 1927.[6] Tracks were removed in August 1927, with new track laid for Tramlink in December 1998.[7] The stop opened with Route 3 between Croydon and New Addington on 10 May 2000, the first day of Tramlink service.[8] Ownership was transferred to Transport for London on 27 June 2008.[9] A tram broke down at the stop in July 2013.[10] The stop was closed for maintenance work in February 2025.[11]

Design

George Street is an on-street stop in the constrained site of a narrow street.[12] The design had to take into account the conservation area status.[13] It is a single platform raised 315 mm (12.4 in) above rail level to permit level boarding, with a passenger information display, a help point, lighting and CCTV camera. For accessibility, there are ramps at either end of the platform and tactile and contrasting paving strips. It is one of only two stops that was not provided with shelters or seating.[14][a] Trams are carried on slab track integrated into the roadway.[15]

Location

The tram stop is located on George Street in the central shopping area of Croydon town centre. It is on a section of road that is designated for cyclists and pedestrians only. Despite this, it is the worst location on the Tramlink network for trams being held-up by cars and vans causing disruption and delaying services.[16] This is because of loading bays used by poorly parked vehicles. There were 19 reported incidents of trams blocked at George Street between 2019 and 2026.[17]

London Buses routes 60, 119, 166, 405, 407, 412, 466 and 468, and night route N68 serve nearby bus stops.[18] Free interchange for journeys made within an hour is available between trams and buses as part of Transport for London's Hopper fare.[19]

Services

The typical off-peak service in trams per hour from George Street is:[20][21]

Services are operated using Bombardier CR4000 and Stadler Variobahn model low-floor trams.[22]

The stop is one of the busiest on the network, ranking 8th in 2025 by number of tap-ins.[23]

Preceding station Tramlink Following station
Church Street
towards Wimbledon
 Tramlink
Wimbledon to Beckenham Junction		 East Croydon
One-way operation
Tramlink
Wimbledon to Elmers End
Church Street
towards West Croydon
 Tramlink
New Addington to Croydon town centre

Notes

  1. ↑ The other stop without shelters or seating is Reeves Corner.[14]

References

Citations

  1. ↑ "An Addiscombe tram adrift". Croydon Times. 5 February 1927. p. 2. The tram had left the terminus at George Street on its way to Addiscombe
  2. ↑ "Croydon and Norwood Tramways". Norwood News. 8 December 1883. p. 7.
  3. ↑ "Croydon electric trams". Croydon Express. 5 July 1902. p. 3.
  4. ↑ "Addiscombe trams". Norwood News. 21 May 1926. p. 3.
  5. ↑ "Addiscombe tram route". Croydon Times. 27 November 1926. p. 6.
  6. ↑ Steward, Gent & Stannard 2000, p. 5.
  7. ↑ Steward, Gent & Stannard 2000, p. 19.
  8. ↑ David 2020, pp. 31, 67.
  9. ↑ "Tramlink transferred to Transport for London". Railway Gazette International. 3 July 2008. Retrieved 1 June 2026.
  10. ↑ Bloss, Andrew (25 July 2013). "Tram breaks down in Croydon town centre". Your Local Guardian. Retrieved 28 May 2026.
  11. ↑ Marsh, Alex (15 February 2025). "NINE days of Croydon tram closures as track replacement works start". Your Local Guardian. Retrieved 28 May 2026.
  12. ↑ Steward, Gent & Stannard 2000, p. 38.
  13. ↑ David 2020, p. 33.
  14. 1 2 Steward, Gent & Stannard 2000, p. 58.
  15. ↑ Steward, Gent & Stannard 2000, pp. 52–53.
  16. ↑ Galliven, Harrison (11 March 2026). "Croydon tram network regularly delayed by cars on track". BBC News. Retrieved 28 May 2026.
  17. ↑ Galliven, Harrison (10 March 2026). "Trams being delayed 'again and again' by drivers 'popping to shops'". My London. Retrieved 28 May 2026.
  18. ↑ "Buses and trams from Croydon Town Centre" (PDF). Transport for London. Retrieved 7 October 2024.
  19. ↑ "Bus and Tram Fares". Transport for London. Retrieved 7 October 2024.
  20. ↑ "Tram Timetables". Transport for London. Retrieved 7 October 2024.
  21. ↑ "London Trams Map" (PDF). Transport for London. Retrieved 7 October 2024.
  22. ↑ Sherratt, Philip (29 August 2024). "TfL takes forward new tram plans". Modern Railways. Retrieved 29 May 2026.
  23. ↑ "Croydon Tramlink Usage Data". Transport for London. 12 January 2026. Retrieved 28 May 2026.

Sources

  • David, Gareth (30 April 2020). Croydon Tramlink: A Definitive History. Pen and Sword Transport. ISBN 978-1-5267-1956-0.
  • Steward, Michael; Gent, John; Stannard, Colin (2000). Tramlink: Official Handbook. Capital Transport. ISBN 978-1-85414-222-1.
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