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Wimbledon Line enhancement programme

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The Wimbledon Line Enhancement Programme is a £30 million plan funded by Transport for London, London Tramlink and the London Borough of Croydon, London Borough of Merton and the London Borough of Sutton.

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Programme

The Wimbledon Line Enhancement Programme is split down to three key steps:

  • An additional platform at Wimbledon station

    • Work to build an additional platform at Wimbledon runs from 13 July until the end of October. During this period, trams start and terminate at Dundonald Road Tram Stop, which is approximately 10 minutes away from Wimbledon by foot. The new platform - north of the existing tram stop - will allow trams to arrive and depart Wimbledon station more often. Other improvements include the installation of additional ticket validators and a new passenger information display on the platform.

  • Four new trams

    • These will be added to the networks current 30 trams by April 2016

  • 700 metres of 'double tracking' between Mitcham Junction flyover and the Beddington Lane tram stop

    • This additional tracking, in operation since November, has reduced the waiting times for trams to clear this section and improve reliability.

    Benefits

    The enhancement programme will:

  • Increase frequency of trams between Wimbledon and Croydon from eight to 12 trams per hour, boosting capacity by 50%
  • Reduce waiting times and on-board overcrowding
  • Improve service reliability
  • Boost connectivity between Wimbledon and Croydon Town Centre
  • Relieve congestion on buses
  • Encourage car owners to leave their vehicles at home, helping to reduce carbon emissions

    • References

    Wimbledon Line enhancement programme Wikipedia
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