Rail safety investigations & reports
Derailment of train 3DA2 near Katherine NT, 4 November 2008
Investigation number:
RO-2008-012
RO-2008-012
Status: Completed
Summary
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.
Preliminary report 16 December 2008
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.
General details
| Date: | 04 November 2008 | Investigation status: | Completed | ||
| Time: | 1310 CST | Investigation level: | Systemic - click for an explanation of investigation levels | ||
| Location: | near Katherine | ||||
| State: | Northern Territory | ||||
| Release date: | 26 June 2009 | Occurrence category: | Accident | ||
| Report status: | Final | Highest injury level: | None |
Train details
| Train registration | Train 3DA2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type of operation | Freight Train | |
| Damage to train | Minor | |
| Departure point | Darwin | |
| Destination | Adelaide |