London Trams, Tram network in South London, England
London Trams is a tram network in South London, England, linking several suburbs through dedicated tracks and former railway corridors. The lines run through residential areas and shopping districts, stopping at stations that also serve buses and trains.
The tram network began operating in May 2000, bringing trams back to London for the first time since 1952. Part of the route uses abandoned railway lines that were converted for the new tram service.
The name Tramlink reminds passengers that this system connects southern neighborhoods and fills a gap in London's public transport. Commuters regularly travel from the suburbs toward the center, while the low-floor design makes boarding easier for families with strollers and wheelchair users.
Travelers can board using Oyster cards or contactless payment cards and switch freely between trams and buses within one hour. The vehicles run frequently during the day, so long waits are uncommon.
The tram vehicles carry the designation CR4000 and partly run on sections once used only by freight trains. Some stops sit directly next to old platforms that still recall the former railway service.
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