The Anonymous Widower

The Tramlink Is Back In Wimbledon Station

The Tramlink is now back in a two platform stop in Wimbledon station.

I always found that the old tram stop was like going into a mine as it was dark and not very welcoming.

This new tram stop is a lot better and there is plenty of space.

Although one passenger said it is now further to walk, as the trams stop further down the platform.

As the two platforms appear to be independent, I wonder if the proposed Extension A to Sutton could now be incorporated into Wimbledon station? This is said in the Wikipedia section.

The Sutton to Wimbledon proposal utilises the existing line between Wimbledon and Morden Road, but the cramped terminus inside Wimbledon station is barely adequate for its present function. If another service is to serve Wimbledon a new terminus will be needed.

The terminus is certainly not cramped any more and now that a second platform for the trams is available, then could Extension A be built?

In Crossrail 2 October 2015 – Wimbledon station, I said that I felt, the trams should cross over the rail lines on a viaduct and come into the other side of the station opposite to the District Line platforms, as this would give some advantages.

• Any rebuilding of the tram connection at Wimbledon station for Crossrail 2, might be avoided.
• A large concourse could be provided between tram and Tube, to give a totally flat interchange and provide the services interchanging passengers need.
• The trams would be well out of the way of Crossrail 2 and during the building of that line could keep running at most times.
• It might be possible to have three tram platforms for extra services if required.

I know because of the viaduct over the tracks and the building the platforms on the other side of the station, that my solution would be very much more expensive, but it does completely separate the trams from Crossrail 2.

The Crossrail 2 proposal achieves the same separation by putting the trams on Wimbledon Bridge in front of the station, which would probably mean that traffic would need to be restricted to buses, taxis and trams.

Other vehicular traffic would require a new bridge over the station.

I think we’ll get a better solution, when a decent architect has had a good look at the problems caused by trying to put Crossrail 2 through Wimbledon station.

November 3, 2015 - Posted by AnonW | Transport/Travel | Crossrail 2, London Tramlink, Wimbledon Station