Rail safety investigations & reports
Derailment of freight train 4VM9-V
Investigation number:
2004005
2004005
Status: Completed

Summary
The last four wagons of a 15 wagon bulk dry cement freight train, hauled by locomotive EL61, derailed between Glenrowan and Benalla.
General details
Date: | 23 September 2004 | Investigation status: | Completed | ||
Time: | 0444 EST | ||||
Location: | Benalla | ||||
State: | Victoria | ||||
Release date: | 08 February 2006 | Occurrence category: | Accident | ||
Report status: | Final | Highest injury level: | Minor |
Train details
Train registration | 4VM9-V | |
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Type of operation | Freight Train | |
Damage to train | Minor | |
Departure point | Berrima, NSW | |
Departure time | 1655 22/09/04 | |
Destination | Somerton, VIC |