Investigation: RO-2017-004 - Level crossing collision between a car and XPT NT35, Kyogle, NSW, on 14 June 2017

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Summary

The ATSB is investigating a level crossing collision between a car and XPT NT35, Kyogle, NSW, on 14 June 2017

At approximately 0810 on 14 June 2017, a white Holden Coomodore drove onto a level crossing in the township of Kyogle, NSW. At the same time an XPT NT35 travelling between Brisbane and Sydney was approaching the same level crossing travelling on the 'Up' direction. The car stopped momentarily before the crossing and then drove onto the crossing as the train approached. the train struck the motor vehcile, and as a result of the collision the driver who was travelling alone, died at the scene of the accident.

General details
Date:	14 July 2017	Investigation status:	Active
Time:	0810 EST	Investigation phase:	Final report: Internal review
Location (show map):	Kyogle	Investigation type:	Occurrence Investigation
State:	New South Wales	Occurrence type:	Level Crossing

Report status:	Pending	Occurrence category:	Accident
Anticipated completion:	4th Quarter 2018	Highest injury level:	Fatal

Train details
Line operator:	Australian Rail Track Corporation
Train operator:	NSW Trains
Train registration:	NT35
Type of operation:	XPT Passenger service
Sector:	Passenger - regional
Damage to train:	Minor
Departure point:	Brisbane, Qld
Destination:	Sydney, NSW