After the spectacular tram accident on September 1 in Clermont-Ferrand (Puy-de-Dôme), the train was towed successfully overnight from Monday to Tuesday, reports
La Montagne
.
The technical services of the SMTC, the mixed public transport union of the agglomeration, escorted by police officers, brought the wagons back to the maintenance center.
The operation went smoothly up to the depot, over 12 kilometers and at very low speed.
The oar will be inspected to determine if it can be repaired or not.
In addition, work will be carried out on the scene of the derailment, for four to six weeks, specifies France Bleu Pays d'Auvergne.
A torn metal post must be replaced.
"Human factors" at the origin of the accident
Last Wednesday, the tram had derailed after the Campus station, at a switch, and had violently hit the pole.
Six people were slightly injured in the impact, including the driver.
An investigation was quickly opened to understand the reasons for this derailment.
A technical failure would have already been ruled out and the SMTC evokes "a combination of events based on human factors", indicates France Bleu.
Pending the return to service of the tram, replacement buses have been set up between the CHU and the La Pardieu terminus.
The rest of the traffic in Clermont-Ferrand city center is not affected.
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