Bulletin 01/2015: Derailment near Mitcham Junction Tram stop, London

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

From:
Rail Accident Investigation Branch
Published
22 April 2015
Last updated
22 April 2015 — See all updates
Railway type:
Light rail
Report type:
Bulletin
Date of occurrence:
29 December 2014

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

Published 22 April 2015
Last updated 22 April 2015 + show all updates

  1. Bulletin 01/2015 attached

  2. First published.