Metrolink driver sacked after taking a corner at three times the speed limit

A Metrolink driver was sacked after taking a corner at nearly three times the speed limit - causing passengers to be hurled from their seats.

It’s understood the driver took the 10mph bend near the Freehold stop on the Oldham line at 28mph.

The tram swayed to such a degree that three passengers suffered minor injuries. It only came to light only after a passenger complained. The driver did not report it himself and was later sacked for gross misconduct.

TfGM has confirmed a speeding incident took place and a driver was dismissed as a result.

Although it’s thought to have happened in June, neither TfGM or the network operator RATP Dev UK Ltd, which said they did not comment on individual incidents, would confirm a date.