Investigation number
RO-2011-007
Occurrence date
Location
near Gunning
State
New South Wales
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation level
Short
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Occurrence class
Incident
Highest injury level
None
Abstract
At about 2031 on Wednesday 30 March 2011 a southbound Port Kembla to Parkes empty bulk grain train experienced a train parting event at about the 285-track kilometre point near Gunning (Oolong), NSW, on the down main Sydney to Melbourne rail line. There were no injuries or damage as a result of the incident.
Train Details
Train number
Train 9827
Train damage
Nil
Rail occurrence category
Rolling Stock Irregularity
Rail Operation Type
Grain train