Snow in Croydon hits transport network
AN UNEXPECTED snowfall early this morning has affected transport networks across Croydon and into the Surrey borders.
The snow has stopped falling in most places, leaving coverage ranging from a light dusting in some areas to several centimetres in others.
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The first snow in Croydon in winter 2012 disrupted transport services in many areas
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This picture of the snow in Croydon is courtesy of Rees Phillips
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Modebelu Ebube's picture of the snow in Croydon
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Sarah Rose took this picture of her garden in Croydon
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Gemma Coldicott sent this picture of snow in South Croydon
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Ghulam Fareed took this picture of the snow in Silverleigh Road in Thornton Heath
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Cheryl Morley took this picture of the snow in Coulsdon
Southern trains into East Croydon are delayed from ten minutes to more than half an hour, according to the according to its website, with arrivals at West Croydon said to be running ten minutes late on average.
Bus services through Croydon are not affected, according to Transport for London's website, while London Tramlink is also reportedly offering a good service.
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First Capital Connect services are also experiencing major delays
Roads in the south of the borough, particularly in Coulsdon, Old Coulsdon and Purley, are thought to be the most affected by the snow.
Croydon Council said gritters were out on the roads overnight and again this morning.
There are no reports of school closures, but parents are advised to check online
The weather forecast for the day shows temperatures rising gradually in Croydon, with the snow expected to have melted by midday.
The Met Office is warning of widespread snow and ice, and drivers are advised to take extra care and leave extra time to travel.
Send pictures of the snow where you are to joanna.till@northcliffedigital.co.uk
If you've been affected by transport disruption not listed above, you can also let us know by emailing the address above or leaving a comment.
Comments
by TJKnight
Thursday, December 06 2012, 9:50AM
“I had no delays getting to work yesterday morning, and i even got to work on time! Snow really brings the worse out in some people (just another reason to moan!) Typical Croydon!”
by squired
Wednesday, December 05 2012, 12:20PM
“As someone who cycles to work in London (from Croydon) most days of the week, and uses the train one or two days, I am always paying careful attention to the weather. The sad thing is that even if I feel knackered I'll cycle on the days when it is extremely cold or snowing because I know it will be less painful than facing the inevitable calamity of railway travel.
With the most expensive rail service in Europe one might rightly assume it would also be the best. How wrong they would be! Delays in the summer when temperatures broke 25 degrees because of the "excessive heat", delays in the autumn for every excuse imaginable, delays in the winter for a sprinkling of snow, etc. Don't worry though, fares will be increasing at above the rate of inflation again this winter!”
by stevet37
Wednesday, December 05 2012, 9:42AM
“If they can't cope with this tiny amount of snow, heaven help us when we get substatial falls. Won't the railways ever learn?”