Editing Tramlink (section)

===Opening===
The official opening of Tramlink took place on 10 May 2000 when route 3 from Croydon to [[New Addington]] opened to the public. Route 2 from Croydon to [[Beckenham Junction]] followed on 23 May 2000, and route 1 from [[Elmers End]] to [[Wimbledon, London|Wimbledon]] opened a week later on 30 May 2000.<ref name=tl/><ref>{{cite web |url = https://www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/6406828.Trams_link_hope_is_back_on_track/ |title = Trams link hope is back on track |website = newsshopper.co.uk |first = Mithran |last = Samuel |date = 20 July 2001 |language = en-GB}}</ref> It was the first modern tram project in London, with [[low-floor tram]]s and low platforms allowing accessibility for all.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2000-09-29 |title=Tram-endous london links |url=https://www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/6455040.tram-endous-london-links/ |access-date=2024-05-30 |website=News Shopper |language=en |quote=The fact that the system is already fully accessible to disabled people and is a reliable service means more passengers will benefit.}}</ref>