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Tramlink route 3

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System
  
Tramlink

Depot
  
Therapia Lane

Start
  
New Addington

Operator
  
Transport for London

Locale
  
Croydon, England

End
  
Wimbledon

Tramlink route 3

Tramlink route 3 is one of four tram routes operated as part of the Tramlink network in south London. The route is owned and operated by Transport for London (TfL).

The section between Waddon Marsh and Wimbledon runs broadly along the alignment of the former West Croydon to Wimbledon Line.

Incidents

On 9 November 2016, a route 3 tram derailed near Sandilands tram stop killing 7 people and injuring over 50. The cause was excessive speed on a curve, however underlying causes of the tram speeding are under investigation. The driver of the tram has been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter.

References

Tramlink route 3 Wikipedia