Preliminary report
Preliminary report released November 2008
This preliminary report details factual information established in the investigation’s early evidence collection phase and has been prepared to provide timely information to the industry and public. Preliminary reports contain no analysis or findings, which will be detailed in the investigation’s final report. The information contained in this preliminary report is released in accordance with section 25 of the Transport Safety Investigation Act 2003.
Abstract
At approximately 1335 on 4 November 2008, freight train 3DA2 derailed about 6 km south-west of Katherine in the Northern Territory. Six wagons derailed and sustained minor damage and about 1,300 m of track was destroyed. There were no injuries.
Final report
Abstract
At approximately 1310 on 4 November 2008, freight train (3DA2), operated by FreightLink Pty Ltd, derailed about 6 km west of Katherine in the Northern Territory as a result of a track misalignment. Six wagons derailed and sustained minor damage and about 1,300 m of track was destroyed. There were no injuries.
Following this derailment, the track owner is undertaking actions to mitigate the risks of derailments occurring as a result of track misalignments.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | RO-2008-012 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 04/11/2008 |
| Location | near Katherine |
| State | Northern Territory |
| Report release date | 26/06/2009 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation level | Systemic |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Rail |
| Rail occurrence category | Derailment |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
| Highest injury level | None |
Train details
| Train number | Train 3DA2 |
|---|---|
| Type of operation | Freight Train |
| Departure point | Darwin |
| Destination | Adelaide |
| Train damage | Minor |