Press release

Bulletin 01/2015 Derailment near Mitcham Junction

RAIB has today released its bulletin describing the derailment of a tram near Mitcham Junction tram stop 29 December 2014

Image showing derailed tram near Mitcham Junction

Image showing derailed tram near Mitcham Junction

Shortly before midnight on 29 December 2014, a tram travelling from New Addington to Wimbledon became derailed near Mitcham Junction tram stop

There were about 20 passengers on the tram, plus a driver. No-one was hurt as a result of this accident. The derailment occurred at a set of points about 200 metres west of the tram stop platforms.

RAIB has identified two learning points for tramway companies, drivers and others responsible for using spring operated points.

150422_B012015_Mitcham_Jn.pdf

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Published 22 April 2015