South-East London set for UK’s first “tram on wheels”

A fleet of all-electric ‘tram-buses’ will enter service in South-east London within a matter of weeks, London Mayor Sadiq Khan has said. Built by Spanish firm Irizar, the new buses – called ie trams – will operate on route 358, linking Orpington with Crystal Palace. With a sleek look resembling a tram, the buses have large windows and covered […]