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](https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a618a1de5274a0a1b10dbf3/s300_Mitcham_Junction.jpg)
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.