Phipps Bridge tram stop
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Phipps Bridge  | |
|---|---|
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| General information | |
| Location | Mitcham, London Borough of Merton United Kingdom |
| Operated by | Tramlink |
| Platforms | 2 |
| Construction | |
| Accessible | Yes |
| Other information | |
| Fare zone | London fare zones 3, 4, 5 and 6 |
| History | |
| Opened | 30 May 2000 |
| Passengers | |
| 2009–10 | 0.448 million total boardings and alightings[1] |
| 2010–11 |  0.443 million total boardings and alightings[2] |
Phipps Bridge tram stop is a stop on the Tramlink service in the London Borough of Merton. The stop is named after Phipps Bridge Road, an adjacent residential street.
The tram stop consists of a single island platform. Immediately to the west of the station is a single-track section which reaches as far as Morden Road tram stop. To the east, double track continues to the nearby Belgrave Walk tram stop, which is clearly visible from Phipps Bridge tram stop.
Access to the platform is via pedestrian level crossings over the tracks. To the north a footpath gives access to Phipps Bridge Road. To the south, a gateway gives pedestrian access to the National Trust's Morden Hall Park, which borders the line to the south for a considerable distance each side of the stop.
Services
[edit]The typical off-peak service in trams per hour from Phipps Bridge is:[3][4]
- 6 tph in each direction between Beckenham Junction and Wimbledon
- 6 tph in each direction between Elmers End and Wimbledon
Services are operated using Bombardier CR4000 and Stadler Variobahn Trams.
| Preceding station |  Tramlink | Following station | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morden Road towards Wimbledon | Tramlink Wimbledon to Beckenham Junction | Belgrave Walk towards Beckenham Junction | ||
| Tramlink Wimbledon to Elmers End | Belgrave Walk towards Elmers End | |||
Connections
[edit]London Buses route 200 serves the tram stop.[5]
Free interchange for journeys made within an hour is available between trams and buses as part of Transport for London's Hopper Fare.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ "Tram Stop Usage 2009-10 (FOI)" (XLS). Tramlink annual passenger performance 2009-2010. Transport for London. 18 August 2011. Retrieved 28 November 2012.
- ^ "Tramlink numbers 2010-2011" (PDF). Tramlink annual passenger performance 2010-2011. Transport for London. 28 March 2012. Retrieved 28 November 2012.
- ^ "Tram Timetables". Transport for London. Retrieved 7 October 2024.
- ^ "London Trams Map" (PDF). Transport for London. Retrieved 7 October 2024.
- ^ "Buses from Phipps Bridge tram stop". Transport for London. Retrieved 7 October 2024.
- ^ "Bus and Tram Fares". Transport for London. Retrieved 7 October 2024.
External links
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- Phipps Bridge Tram Stop – Timetables and live departures at Transport for London
51°24′13″N 0°10′57″W / 51.403583°N 0.182626°W
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