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Both types are used on both lines.

The training isn’t just once the doors are closed go, the training at NET makes it very clear of what is required from the driver. The main thing that needs improvement is the quality of the cameras and monitors that the drivers use but I will be very surprised if they get improved in any way.

This is seems like the RAIB writing something for the sake of it and almost pointless. I don’t see the point of releasing this without any substance as it is something that should go without saying when driving anything really.

This happens every time the Citadis trams are full, it’s very annoying and it’s worse when someone is leaning on one with headphones on so can’t hear you asking them to move on the PA. Only once have I had a genuine emergency and because the tram was full and the it was about the fourth time...

While I agree the road layout isn’t great and I know you said it’s not an excuse there are enough signs there and I really don’t think there is anything more highways could do. Form what I’ve heard the driver was twice over the drink drive limit (don’t know definitely) and this has been the...

It was the front of the tram. Also there were stationary cars just beyond the junction so it is highly likely that had the van and tram not collided then the van would hit the back of the cars as there was no attempt of the van driver to slow down.

But the impact from the car pushed the tram the opposite way of curve effectively straightening the tram whereas the one in Nottingham had pushed the tram making it almost jackknife. I agree some momentum would still move the tram but not in the same way as the Croydon one

Well not only did they not see the red light they managed to not see the tram, the tram would have been almost half way across the junction at the time.

Looking at the pictures the was going some too

The guard was concerned because the guy had gone form Bristol to Paddington to Bristol and back to Paddington

I agree although the sights around there at night can be pleasing on the eye

It used to be 80kph until the new lines opened and with the new time table they changed the maximum speed. Also I wouldn't want to do more than 70kph in the new ones, they are bad enough at 70kph

Both type of trams are restricted to line speed of 70kph. Both will do over 70 but it's not allowed.

They do have reverse but it's only used when coupling to straighten the bar, any other time you drive from the lead cad.

Because it was going over points it would have been doing a maximum of 10kph, it may have travelled that far because of it being on concrete and at the rear there is a good chance the driver didn't know until it hit the platform

Where I work its max shift of 10 hours, 4.5 hours drive before a minimum 30 minutes break (normally more) 11 hours off between shifts (normally much more) and a minimum of 30 hours rest per week. Coming from the bus industry I can say I always feel much more rested now than I ever did on the buses.

I've had the email, unsuccessful :(

Was anybody asked which depot they prefer?

I have a feeling it will be a longer wait but I hope I'm wrong.