Transport for London (TfL) is celebrating the 25th anniversary of London Trams, highlighting the network’s contribution to the development and connectivity of south London.
To mark the milestone, TfL has launched a public competition offering prizes such as free tickets to local attractions, including PLAYBOX London and the Croydon restaurant Fern. A special anniversary poster will also be unveiled later this month as part of a wider TfL campaign celebrating 25 years since its formation.
The modern tram system, now known as London Trams, was introduced in 2000 and has since become an essential part of south London’s transport network, enabling over 17 million journeys annually. The service, managed by TfL since 2007, provides fully electric, step-free travel across the network, supporting London’s environmental and accessibility goals.
Looking ahead, TfL plans to further enhance the London Trams service with a potential new fleet, subject to funding. Proposed upgrades include multi-use areas, mobile charging points, real-time travel information, and the latest safety features, in line with TfL’s Vision Zero strategy to eliminate deaths and serious injuries on the transport network.
The London tram network dates back nearly 160 years, originally launching with horse-drawn trams. After closure in 1952, the system was reintroduced nearly five decades later to ease congestion and restore vital local transport links.
“The London Trams network has really transformed travel in south London, linking areas together and helping people make the most of this part of the capital. Our competition for free tickets to south London attractions will help people do just that, and in the coming years we’re looking forward to building on our work to make journeys even more comfortable and easy to navigate,” Trish Ashton, TfL’s Director of Rail and Sponsored Services, said.
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