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Tag Archives: Sandilands
Nov 9: Croydon’s remembrance day for tram crash victims
The seventh anniversary of the Croydon tram crash will be marked with a civic service at the memorial to those that died in New Addington this Thursday, November 9. It was on November 9, 2016, that an early morning tram … Continue reading
Choir starts a recruitment drive in the search for new voices
One of the borough’s long-standing and much-respected musical organisations is launching a recruitment drive this week. The Croydon Male Voice Choir will be holding an “Open Evening” at its rehearsal room in Sandilands Sports Club, Addiscombe, on October 19, open … Continue reading
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Tagged Addiscombe, Croydon, Croydon Male Voice Choir, Sandilands
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TfL and TOL fined £14m for failures that led to tram crash
‘This was undoubtedly an accident waiting to happen, quite literally’ said the Old Bailey judge when handing down the sentences to Transport for London and First Group’s Tram Operations Ltd The operators of the Croydon tram network were today handed … Continue reading
TfL and TOL facing Old Bailey sentencing over 2016 tram crash
The three-day hearing at the Old Bailey sentencing of the operators of the tram system for their part in the 2016 Sandilands tram crash began yesterday by hearing victim impact statements. Seven died and 21 were badly hurt in the … Continue reading
Time has come for real answers over the Croydon tram crash
Yesterday’s acquittal of the driver of the Croydon tram which overturned on a tight bend at Sandilands in November 2016, killing seven people, is welcome, says transport expert CHRISTIAN WOLMAR Of course, some of those bereaved by the Croydon tram … Continue reading
Tram crash driver Dorris tells Old Bailey: ‘I’m deeply sorry’
Alfred Dorris, the driver of the Croydon tram that crashed at Sandilands in November 2016, yesterday wept in the dock of the Old Bailey as he gave evidence in his trial, saying to the families of the victims, saying: “I’m … Continue reading
MP calls for better tram regulation as Old Bailey trial begins
Croydon Central MP Sarah Jones has used the start of the Old Bailey trial of tram crash driver Alfred Dorris to call for better regulations of tramways and for a review of all local transport legislation. “More than six years … Continue reading
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Tagged Alfred Dorris, Central Criminal Court, Croydon Central, Croydon tram crash, Croydon Tramlink, Croydon Trams, Jonathan Ashley-Norman KC, New Addington, Old Bailey, Sandilands, Sandilands derailment, Sarah Jones MP, TfL, TOL, Tram Operations Ltd, Transport for London
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Civic service to mark 6th anniversary of Croydon tram crash
Croydon will remember those who lost their lives in the Sandilands tram crash at a civic ceremony in New Addington this Wednesday, November 9. The ceremony is set to begin at 11am at Central Parade, where a memorial was installed … Continue reading
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Tagged Croydon tram crash, New Addington, Sandilands, Sandilands derailment
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Tram crash driver could face Old Bailey trial early next year
Alfred Dorris, the driver of the tram that crashed at Sandilands in November 2016, is to stand trial, possibly at the Old Bailey, early in 2023. Dorris appeared at a preliminary hearing at Croydon Crown Court yesterday morning, where he … Continue reading
After nearly six years, TfL pleads guilty over Sandilands crash
Transport for London will plead guilty to health and safety failings over the Croydon tram crash. Seven died and 61 were injured when a tram derailed approaching Sandilands on November 9, 2016. Prosecutions against TfL, Tram Operations Limited, the tram … Continue reading
Rail regulator launches prosecutions over 2016 tram crash
Nearly six years after the fatal Croydon tram crash which claimed the lives of seven people, the Office of Rail and Road this morning announced that it is to prosecute Transport for London, Tram Operations Limited and driver Alfred Dorris … Continue reading
Tram crash coroner recommendations welcomed by families
Nearly five years since the fatal tram crash at Sandilands, and the coroner who presided over the inquest this summer has delivered a set of recommendations for safety measures, some of which were made in the immediate aftermath of the … Continue reading
Lawyer’s plea: ‘Save tram victims’ families further heartache’
Lawyers representing families of victims of the 2016 Croydon tram crash have today written to the Attorney General asking for a new inquest. Last month, after an inquest held at Croydon Town Hall, the jury concluded that the seven people … Continue reading
Tram crash victims’ families call for retrial after inquest ‘farce’
‘Justice has not been done today’, says mother of one of those killed in the 2016 Sandilands tram disaster. ‘The inquest has created more anguish and pain because we have been left with so many unanswered questions’ The families of … Continue reading
Coroner’s court verdict: Croydon tram crash was ‘accidental’
The jury in the coroner’s court inquest into the death of seven passengers on a Croydon tram in November 2016 has delivered a verdict of accidental death. The jury of 10 had earlier this week been directed to deliver a … Continue reading
Coroner to allow majority verdict at tram crash inquest
Sarah Ormond-Walshe, the Coroner in the inquest into the deaths of seven people in the Sandilands tram crash in November 2016, has today directed the jury that they can deliver a majority verdict. The inquest at Croydon Town Hall had … Continue reading
Tram inquest jury hears of disorientated driver’s lack of sleep
Day 6 of the coroner’s inquest into the Croydon tram crash this morning heard more expert evidence that suggests that the driver was over-tired and disorientated as the tram went through the Sandiland tunnel that fateful November morning in 2016. … Continue reading
Croydon tram crash coroner’s inquest: Dane Chinnery
After the long-delayed inquest opened yesterday into the deaths of seven passengers on a Croydon tram in a derailment at Sandilands in November 2016, today was spent with family members of those who died reading prepared statements – pen portraits … Continue reading
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Tagged Croydon Tramlink, Dane Chinnery, Sandilands, Sandilands derailment, TfL, Transport for London
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Croydon tram crash coroner’s inquest: Don Collett
After the long-delayed inquest opened yesterday into the deaths of seven passengers on a Croydon tram in a derailment at Sandilands in November 2016, today was spent with family members of those who died reading prepared statements – pen portraits … Continue reading
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Croydon tram crash coroner’s inquest: Dorota Rynkiewicz
After the long-delayed inquest opened yesterday into the deaths of seven passengers on a Croydon tram in a derailment at Sandilands in November 2016, today was spent with family members of those who died reading prepared statements – pen portraits … Continue reading
Croydon tram crash coroner’s inquest: Mark Smith
After the long-delayed inquest opened yesterday into the deaths of seven passengers on a Croydon tram in a derailment at Sandilands in November 2016, today was spent with family members of those who died reading prepared statements – pen portraits … Continue reading
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Tagged Croydon Tramlink, Mark Smith, Sandilands, Sandilands derailment, TfL, Transport for London
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Croydon tram crash coroner’s inquest: Phil Logan
After the long-delayed inquest opened yesterday into the deaths of seven passengers on a Croydon tram in a derailment at Sandilands in November 2016, today was spent with family members of those who died reading prepared statements – pen portraits … Continue reading
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Tagged Croydon Tramlink, Phil Logan, Sandilands, Sandilands derailment, TfL, Transport for London
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Croydon tram crash coroner’s inquest: Phil Seary
After the long-delayed inquest opened yesterday into the deaths of seven passengers on a Croydon tram in a derailment at Sandilands in November 2016, today was spent with family members of those who died reading prepared statements – pen portraits … Continue reading
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Croydon tram crash coroner’s inquest: Robert Huxley
After the long-delayed inquest opened yesterday into the deaths of seven passengers on a Croydon tram in a derailment at Sandilands in November 2016, today was spent with family members of those who died reading prepared statements – pen portraits … Continue reading
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Tagged Bob Huxley, Croydon Tramlink, Sandilands, Sandilands derailment, TfL, Transport for London
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After 4½-year wait, tram crash inquest finally begins
The inquest into the deaths of the seven people killed when a tram derailed at Sandilands Junction on the dark morning of Wednesday November 9 2016 will finally get underway at the Town Hall today. Of the 70 people on … Continue reading
