Rail safety investigations & reports
Derailment of train 3DA2K near Tarcoola, South Australia, 1 November 2006
Investigation number:
2006012
2006012
Status: Completed

Summary
At about 2123 on 1 November 2006, freight train 3DA2K derailed near Tarcoola, SA. Eight multiple-unit freight wagons were derailed but there were no injuries.
Rail recommendation
General details
Date: | 01 November 2006 | Investigation status: | Completed | ||
Time: | 2123 CSuT | ||||
Location: | Tarcoola | ||||
State: | South Australia | ||||
Release date: | 29 February 2008 | Occurrence category: | Accident | ||
Report status: | Final | Highest injury level: | None |
Train details
Train registration | 3DA2K | |
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Type of operation | Freight Train | |
Damage to train | Substantial |