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Tram crash report finds systemic problems with operators
The company which manages Croydon’s tram network did not properly understand the operation of their own tramway, according to the official report into the Sandilands derailment in which seven people died last year. The report by inspectors from the Rail … Continue reading
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Tagged Croydon Tramlink, First Group, Sandilands, Sandilands derailment
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Tram crash report this week to recommend toughened windows
The official report into last year’s tragic Sandilands tram derailment is expected to be published this week, with findings that suggest that some of the fatalities and injuries may have been avoided had the tram been fitted with stronger glass … Continue reading
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Tagged Croydon Tramlink, Sandilands derailment, TfL, Transport for London
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Civic ceremonies and choir to mark tram crash anniversary
Tomorrow marks the first anniversary of the Sandilands tram derailment, in which seven Croydon residents died. A civic ceremony to mark the anniversary will take place at Central Parade, New Addington, near the homes of many of those passengers who … Continue reading
Former Mayor of Croydon decides to stand down from council
Another senior member of the Labour group at the Town Hall has decided not to stand at next May’s council elections. Wayne Trakas-Lawlor, a councillor in South Norwood ward since 2010, announced his decision to colleagues yesterday. Trakas-Lawlor is the … Continue reading
Even Westfield now agree there’s no need for £28m tram loop
CROYDON COMMENTARY: As first revealed by Inside Croydon last week, Transport for London is to make some wide-ranging schedule changes to the tram network from November 5. In particular, there will no longer be a direct service from New Addington … Continue reading
All change on trams as TfL decides Elmers has reached an end
Transport correspondent JEREMY CLACKSON reports on an end to direct tram services from New Addington to Wimbledon The operators of the Croydon tram system are to introduce drastic changes in the service next month – without consulting their passengers, or … Continue reading
Drivers warned of fatigue risks two years before tram crash
The operators of the Croydon tram network were formally warned by staff two and a half years before the tragic Sandilands derailment that the company’s shift system was creating dangerous levels of fatigue among its drivers “which could lead to … Continue reading
Posted in Addiscombe West, Caroline Pidgeon, London Assembly, Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, Sandilands derailment, TfL, Tramlink, Transport
Tagged Caroline Pidgeon, Croydon Tramlink, First Group, Liberal Democrats, London, London Assembly, Sandilands derailment, TfL, TOL, Tram Operations Ltd, Trams, Transport for London
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Eyes right! Tory ranter Philp volunteers as human guinea pig
Chris Philp, the sometime van driver who has somehow risen to the role of self-appointed media expert on business matters while also finding time in a busy schedule to act as MP for Croydon South, has now volunteered to be … Continue reading
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Tagged ASLEF, Chris Philp MP, Conservative, Croydon South, Croydon Tramlink, Sandilands derailment, Tory
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Trams caught speeding 128 times since Sandilands crash
There were 128 speeding incidents recorded on the tram network little more than six months after the Sandilands derailment last November, according to official figures from City Hall. Seven people were killed and 58 injured when a tram, going faster … Continue reading
Safety handles on speeding trams have failed, BBC reports
An investigation by the BBC suggests that the driver’s safety control on the south London tram network often fails to operate, providing a possible explanation for last November’s crash at Sandilands in which seven passengers died. The safety control, which … Continue reading
Speed restrictions at four sites as trams start running again
Croydon’s trams are running services on all routes again, 10 days after the tragic derailment in which seven people died and 50 people were injured. But the service has only resumed after additional speed restrictions have been put in place … Continue reading
Posted in Addiscombe West, Commuting, Sandilands derailment, TfL, Tramlink, Transport
Tagged Addiscombe West, Croydon, Crydon Tramlink, Sandilands derailment, TfL, Trams, Transport for London
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Tram was speeding at 43mph before it crashed – official report
The preliminary report from the Rail Accident Investigation Branch into the circumstances which led to the tragic derailment at Sandilands a week ago, when seven people died, states that the tram was travelling at 43.5mph – more than three times … Continue reading
Posted in Addiscombe West, Sandilands derailment, TfL, Tramlink, Transport
Tagged Addiscombe West, Croydon Tramlink, Sandilands, Sandilands derailment, Trams
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Tram tracks remain closed until safety report is published today
Transport for London has delayed the re-opening of the tram line between New Addington and East Croydon, pending the publication of the preliminary report from the Rail Accident Investigation Branch. The line has been closed for a week, since the … Continue reading
Croydon waits on tram crash investigators’ preliminary report
Seven names were added to Croydon’s service of remembrance at Croydon Minster yesterday morning. Dane Chinnery Donald Collett Robert Huxley Philip Logan Dorota Rynkiewicz Phil Seary Mark Smith
Let’s reach out across walls, instead of building new ones
CROYDON COMMENTARY: For his Remembrance Sunday homily, after a week of tragedy in Croydon, the vicar of St Andrew’s, South Croydon, WEALANDS BELL, pictured left, suggests that we should be breaking down walls Of the building of walls there is … Continue reading
Recovery work set to begin to remove Sandilands crashed tram
Council and the Royal British Legion to hold extended period of silence at Croydon war memorial outside the Town Hall on November 11 to remember those affected by Wednesday’s tram derailment, while the Red Cross, council staff and community groups … Continue reading
Prayer and reflection, St Edward’s, New Addington, Nov 12
Posted in Fieldway, New Addington South, Sandilands derailment, Tramlink, Transport
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Civic and religious leaders to mourn tram victims together
Croydon’s civic and religious leaders came together this afternoon to express their sympathy for the victims and the bereaved of today’s horrific Sandilands tram accident. Sunday’s annual civic service, to be held at Croydon Minster to remember the fallen in … Continue reading
Posted in Addiscombe West, Bishop of Croydon, Church and religions, Commuting, Croydon Minster, Sandilands derailment, Tramlink, Transport, Wayne Lawlor
Tagged Addiscombe West, Bishop Jonathan Clark, Croydon Minster, Croydon Tramlink, Sandilands, Sandilands derailment, Trams, Wayne Trakas-Lawlor
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Ex-UKIP candidate posts vile abuse on Twitter after tram crash
A former UKIP parliamentary candidate caused disgust and anger this morning with a tirade of abuse aimed at London transport officials, posted on social media soon after the first reports of the Sandilands tram derailment. Paul Perrin was UKIP’s candidate … Continue reading
