Tramlink Stadler 2565 enters service

London Tramlink has welcomed Stadler Variobahn 2565 into service with the tram being used for the first time on Friday 4th November. 2565 has become one of the fastest of the Stadler built trams to enter service with it only being delivered on 9th October and testing having commenced on Tuesday 1st November. With testing a success 2565 carried its first fare paying passengers during the afternoon on 4th November when it was allocated to route 2 between Beckenham Junction and West Croydon.