Rail safety investigations & reports
Derailment of Freight Train 6MP9 near Hines Hill, Western Australia
Investigation number:
RO-2008-002
RO-2008-002
Status: Completed
Summary
At about 14151 on 10 March 2008, train 6MP9 was carrying containerised general freight from Melbourne to Perth when it derailed 11 wagons near Hines Hill in Western Australia. Although there were dangerous goods on the train, they were not involved in the derailment.
The investigation determined that wagon ABFY2797U derailed due to a 'screwed journal' as a result of a wheel bearing failure.
General details
| Date: | 10 March 2008 | Investigation status: | Completed | ||
| Time: | 1415 WDT | Investigation level: | Systemic - click for an explanation of investigation levels | ||
| Location: | near Hines Hill | ||||
| State: | Western Australia | ||||
| Release date: | 26 March 2009 | Occurrence category: | Accident | ||
| Report status: | Final | Highest injury level: | None |
Train details
| Train registration | Train 6MP9 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type of operation | Freight Train | |
| Damage to train | Substantial | |
| Departure point | Adelaide, SA | |
| Departure time | 1330 CDT, 8 March | |
| Destination | Perth, WA |