The announcement comes amid mounting pressure on tram operators TCL who were expected to launch the £200 million system as far back as November 1999.
Difficulties with renegotiated contracts as well as outstanding problems with track work and information displays are being blamed for the continuing delay.
Tram chiefs now hope the New Addington to Croydon route will start passenger services this month.
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