Investigation launched after tram derailment at Bulwell injures two …

At about 17:06 hrs on 12 June 2023, a southbound tram travelling at around 30 km/h (19 mph) derailed at a set of facing points on the approach to Bulwell tram stop on the Nottingham Express Transit (NET) network.[1]

The tram subsequently struck an overhead line support pole. The derailment caused significant damage to the tram and to the infrastructure of the tramway.

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There were around thirty passengers on board at the time of the accident. Two people, including the tram driver, suffered minor injuries as a result of the accident.

The Rail Accident Investigation Branch investigation will seek to identify the sequence of events which led to the accident. It will also consider:

  • the actions of those involved and anything that may have influenced them
  • the management of drivers working on NET, including their training and competence
  • the status, maintenance and performance of the points and signalling equipment
  • any underlying management factors.

The investigation is independent of any investigation by the light rail industry or by the industry’s regulator, the Office of Rail and Road[2].

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They will publish findings, including any recommendations to improve safety, at the conclusion of the investigation.

References

  1. ^ Bulwell (westbridgfordwire.com)
  2. ^ Office of Rail and Road (orr.gov.uk)