Rail safety investigations & reports
Parting of train 9827 near Gunning, NSW on 30 March 2011
Investigation number:
RO-2011-007
RO-2011-007
Status: Completed
Summary
At about 2031 on Wednesday 30 March 2011 a southbound Port Kembla to Parkes empty bulk grain train experienced a train parting event at about the 285 track kilometre point near Gunning (Oolong), NSW, on the down main Sydney to Melbourne rail line. There were no injuries or damage as a result of the incident.
General details
| Date: | 30 March 2011 | Investigation status: | Completed | ||
| Investigation level: | Short - click for an explanation of investigation levels | ||||
| Location (show map): | near Gunning | ||||
| State: | New South Wales | ||||
| Release date: | 23 November 2011 | ||||
| Report status: | Final | Occurrence category: | Incident | ||
| Highest injury level: | None |
Train details
| Train registration | Train 9827 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type of operation | Grain train | |
| Damage to train | Nil |