Welcome back to Londonist: Croydon Edit. Piloted by Londonist editor and Croydonian Will Noble, it's about all things in the borough of Croydon. Cronxicles is my monthly round up for paid subscribers: Croydon news (largely the positive kind), and what to look forward to in the month ahead.
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What’s new in Croydon
NEW TRAMS: Croydon should have new trams by the end of this decade, which will boast air conditioning, mobile charge points and real-time travel information. The new fleet will also feature a 'multi-use area' designated primarily for wheelchair users, but also able to accommodate pushchairs and luggage. TfL has now announced the four companies it’s considering to commission to build the trams. Game on.
CRYSTAL PALACE SUBWAY: Seen the photos of the revamped Crystal Palace Subway? This glorious Italianate subterranean space—which served as the subway for the long-demolished high-level Crystal Palace railway station—has undergone a £3.5 million renovation, and is looking exquisite. It’s marginally outside the borough of Croydon, granted, but something I think Croydonians will want on their radar. They have occasional open days: sign up for more info here.