Final report
Abstract
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.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | RO-2011-007 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 30/03/2011 |
| Location | near Gunning |
| State | New South Wales |
| Report release date | 23/11/2011 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation level | Short |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Rail |
| Rail occurrence category | Rolling Stock Irregularity |
| Occurrence class | Incident |
| Highest injury level | None |
Train details
| Train number | Train 9827 |
|---|---|
| Type of operation | Grain train |
| Train damage | Nil |