The Office of Rail and Road says it's prosecuting Transport for London and Tram Operations Limited over their involvement in the 2016 Croydon tram crash

The ORR said driver Alfred Dorris would also face criminal charges.

Seven passengers were killed and 51 injured in Croydon when a tram toppled over and spun off track after hitting a curve 33mph faster than the legal limit on November 9, 2016.

A date is to be set shortly for the hearing expected to take place at Croydon Magistrates’ Court.