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. 22 April 2015

   Bulletin 01/2015 attached

2. 22 April 2015

   First published.