London tram accident
Posted: 09 Nov 2016, 13:38
Driver arrested as investigators say tram was travelling ‘at significantly higher speed than is permitted’ when it derailed
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Driver arrested as investigators say tram was travelling ‘at significantly higher speed than is permitted’ when it derailed
Second interim report following a fatal accident involving a tram near Sandilands Junction, Croydon, 9 November 2016 (RAIB)Interim report reveals tram was travelling faster than initially thought but signs were too late to allow adequate braking
investigation finds concerns over failsafe device, and one driver alleges irregular shift patterns caused fatigue