A transport safety investigation is underway into the derailment of an MTM passenger train between Rushall and Clifton Hill stations on Sunday evening.
The derailed train collided with stanchions carrying overhead wires, resulting in substantial damage to the overhead infrastructure. About 100 metres of track and one passenger car were also significantly damaged. There were no injuries to passengers or train crew in the incident.
Victoria's Chief Investigator, Transport Safety is investigating the incident under the Transport Safety Investigation Act 2003 (Cth) under a collaboration agreement with the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB).
Investigators from the Office of the Chief Investigator (OCI) deployed to the accident site on Monday, conducting a range of evidence gathering activities.
The ATSB and OCI will release a preliminary report detailing factual information established in the investigation’s evidence-gathering phase in about two months.
A final report will be released at the conclusion of the investigation and will detail evidence, analysis and findings.
However, should a critical safety issue be identified during the investigation, the ATSB and OCI will immediately notify relevant parties so safety action can be taken.