Transport for London has warned there will be “severe disruption” on the Croydon tram network as drivers walk out for another two days.

It will be the second bout of strike action in recent weeks.

Tramlink services are expected to be disrupted on Wednesday, July 13 and Thursday, July 14.

Transport for London is advising people not use the tram during the strike.

Drivers from the ASLEF union are in a dispute over a three per cent pay offer which they call a “real terms pay cut”.

Ninety-nine per cent of members voted in favour of the strike.

There will be no services running between East Croydon and Beckenham Junction, Elmers End and New Addington, except the first two services from New Addington, which depart at 4.56am and 5.11am.

But a “limited service” is expected to operate between East Croydon and Wimbledon until 9pm.

Those wishing to travel on the two days should allow more time and TfL advises using alternative routes.

No tram services will operate after 9pm so customers should complete tram journeys by 8pm.

It is also expected that buses will be busier in Croydon, Wimbledon, Beckenham and Addington. 

Services are expected to run as normal during the evening of July 12 and from the morning of July 15.

Trish Ashton, TfL’s director of rail and sponsored services, said: “It is disappointing this industrial action is going ahead we urge Tram Operations Ltd and ASLEF to urgently find a solution to avoid disruption to customers. All customers travelling next Wednesday and Thursday are advised to check before they make their journeys.”

 Tram drivers took to the picket line on June 28-29. ASLEF organiser, Finn Brennan, previously said: “This would mean a real terms wage cut for people already struggling to deal with rising fuel, energy and food bills.

"Our members do a difficult and demanding job, working round the clock shifts over 364 days of the year. They deserve a fair pay settlement.”