Croydon Tramlink Route 1

Croydon Tramlink Route 1 is a Transport for London operated Tramlink route in London, England. Running between West Croydon and Elmers End, it is operated by London Tramlink.

History
Like many modern tram systems, most of the length of Tramlink route 1 on the Tramlink is built on disused railway alignments. British Rail, and their successors Connex South Central and Connex South Eastern, had run two un-profitable shuttle services along branch lines, one being a remnant of the Mid-Kent Line between Elmers End and Addiscombe, calling at Woodside operated by Connex South Eastern and the other being a service between West Croydon and Wimbledon on the former Surrey Iron Railway alignment, operated by Connex South Central. Both services ceased in the summer 1997 timetable to allow Tramlink construction to take place, and in the event were re-opened after almost exactly three years, with a much more frequent tram service.

On 30 March 2012, brand new Stadler Rail Variobahn trams were introduced.

Current Route
Croydon Tramlink Route 1 operates via these primary locations.
 * Elmers End
 * Arena
 * Woodside
 * Blackhorse Lane
 * Addiscombe
 * Sandilands
 * Lebanon Road
 * East Croydon
 * George Street
 * Church Street
 * Centrale
 * West Croydon