Statement on the Croydon tram crash verdict

In response to today’s verdict on the Croydon Tram crash, Chair of the London Assembly Transport Committee, Caroline Pidgeon MBE AM said:

“With the announcement of today’s verdict - our thoughts are with the families and friends of the people who died in this terrible incident.

They now have answers, but they will also want assurances that no one else will have to go through the pain they have suffered.

The crash shocked the Croydon community because the tram is an integral part of Croydon’s transport network. Transport for London (TfL) and tram operators need to ensure that lessons are learnt, and take urgent steps to prevent such a dreadful tragedy from ever happening again

The people of Bromley, Croydon and Merton need to be reassured that their tram is a safe way to travel.”