Aug 27, 2020 | Transport news
From the start of the autumn school term TFL are requesting that school buses (starting with a 6**) are used only by school children. In our area: 612, 627, 633, 654, 663, 664, 685 and 689.
Some other buses will also become dedicated school buses around school times. This will include the 60 and 466 that start from the Oasis Academy in Old Coulsdon and the 405 from Harris Academy.
In addition, some buses on the following routes will at school times have some buses dedicated for school children and some for ordinary passengers. In our area: 60, 109, 127, 154, 157, 194, 197, 198, 289, 312, 410, 466 & 468.
The following local buses will have additional buses at school time: 130, 405, 434, 455, & 463.
All children over the age of 11 unless exempt will have to wear a face covering.
At present fares for 11 to 16 year olds will remain free for children with a zip card.
More information from TfL web site
https://tfl.gov.uk/info-for/media/press-releases/2020/august/tfl-reminds-londoners-of-important-changes-to-buses-when-schools-start-to-return-next-week
May 22, 2020 | General News, Transport news
Planned Roadworks – A22 Godstone Road A22 shield
We have been advised of a significant road closure in Purley, on the Godstone Road (A22), from the Tesco car park entrance to Dale Road.
It will be a complete road closure, both lanes, for a 275m stretch of the road to enable essential water repairs.
Work is due to begin on 18 May and will last for 6-8 weeks. More information on road maintenance and closures are on the Croydon Council website.
This will mean long diversion for all vehicles including cars, buses and Lorries
TfL advises that buses will be diverted as follows.
Route 407 towards Caterham:
From Brighton Road junction of Riddlesdown Road, bear left Riddlesdown Road, to roundabout straight across staying on Riddlesdown Road, bear right Grasmere Road, right Warren Road, ahead Approach Road, right then left onto Godstone Road picking normal line of route.
Route 407 towards Sutton:
From Godstone Road junction of Approach Road, right then left onto Approach Road, ahead Warren Road, left Grasmere Road, left Riddlesdown Road to roundabout straight across 1st left towards Brighton Road turning left onto Brighton Road towards Purley Cross, left onto roundabout continue around roundabout to serve Purley Tesco’s and picking up normal line of route.
Route 412 towards Croydon Town Centre:
From Purley Cross junction of Godstone Road take the 4th exit back onto Brighton Road towards Croydon, Circumnavigate roundabout to stay on Brighton Road, bear left onto Riddlesdown Road, to roundabout straight over to stay on Riddlesdown Road right Grasmere Road, right Warren Road, ahead Approach Road, ahead Downs Court Road picking up normal line of route.
Route 412 towards Purley:
From Downscourt Road junction of Godstone Road, ahead Approach Road, ahead Warren Road, left Grasmere Road, left Riddlesdown Road, at roundabout take 2nd exit onto Riddledown Road, left Brighton Road to stand.
Route 434 towards Whyteleafe:
From Foxley Lane junction of Purley Cross 3rd exit onto Brighton Road towards Coulsdon, left Old Lodge Lane, left Old Lodge Lane, left Bencombe Road, left Higher Drive, right Northwood Avenue picking up normal line of route.
Route 434 towards Coulsdon:
From Northwood Avenue junction of Higher Drive, left Higher Drive, right Bencombe Road, right Old Lodge Lane, right to stay on Old Lodge Lane right Brighton Road, at Purley Cross, right and serve Purley Tesco stop and pick up normal line of route.
May 17, 2020 | Transport news
There are major changes to the transport system in and around London from Monday 18 May 2020 due to easing of the lockdown.
The Government, the London Mayor and Croydon Council are encouraging people to cycle and walk where possible. To encourage this the Mayor is restricting a number of street in Central London to pedestrians, cyclist and buses only.
Croydon Council is experimenting with blocking off the a number of streets with large flower planter to allow access but not through traffic.
The central Congestion charge and Ultra Low emission zone charges will be reintroduced on Monday 18th May 2020.
The Congestion charge zone will increase to £15.00 and the hours extended from 22nd June 2020.
The Government have agreed to a mixture of grants and Loans to TfL to cover the major short fall in fares. However, this has conditions:
- The Mayor puts up fares.
- The Freedom Pass can no longer be used in Peak hours (at this stage it is not clear if that is just before 09.30 or includes the evening peak).
- Children between the ages of 11 & 18 will have to pay fares (again this is not clear if it is all day or just peak hours)
Entry and exit to buses will continue to be by the centre door.
Rail Services
Both GTR and TfL offer enhanced services from Monday which means in general moving from a Sunday service to a Saturday service.
Some longer distance trains services are asking you to book a seat in advance.
The advice remains the same.
Where possible work from home.
Use cycling and walking where possible.
Try to avoid using the car.
Avoid public transport if you can leaving it for essential journeys only.
If you need to use Public transport please the use the following advice:
- Travel outside the peaks
- Wash your hands before and after the journey
- Wear a face mask
- Try and keep social distancing
- Do not eat on short train journeys
- If possible carry a hand sensitiser
