 In 1996, the line was reduced from double to single track following Addiscombe signal box being destroyed by fire.The line permanently closed in 1997 for Tramlink construction from Elmers End and Beckenham Junction to Wimbledon via the West Croydon to Wimbledon Line, also an under-used line which closed on the same day as the Addiscombe line.The track was removed in 1998 and Addiscombe station was demolished in 2001.