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Wimbledon–West Croydon line
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The Wimbledon–West Croydon line was a railway line in south London. It was opened in 1855 by the Wimbledon and Croydon Railway (W&CR) over part of the trackbed of the Surrey Iron Railway. It closed in May 1997 and now forms part of the Tramlink network.
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Wimbledon–West Croydon | |
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![]() Connex South Central Class 456 train at Wimbledon, on the final day of rail service on the line before its conversion to Tramlink | |
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Owner | Railtrack (1994–1997) |
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Locale | Greater London |
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Service | |
System | Tramlink |
History | |
Opened | 22 October 1855 |
Closed | 2 June 1997 |
Reopened for Tramlink | 30 May 2000 |
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Line length | approx. 6 miles 12 chains (9.9 km) |
Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge |
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