Rail safety investigations & reports
Derailment of SCT Logistics freight train 2PM9 between Lake Julia and Koolyanobbing, Western Australia, on 27 October 2020
Investigation number:
RO-2020-018
RO-2020-018
Status: Active
Phase: Evidence collection
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Summary
The ATSB is investigating a derailment due to a shattered wheel on freight train 2PM9 between Lake Julia and Koolyanobbing, Western Austraila, on 27 October 2020.
Freight train 2PM9 was travelling between Perth and Melbourne when it experienced a slow speed derailment. The rearmost 13 wagons derailed when a wheel disintegrated in the Lake Julia to Koolyanobbing section in Western Austraila.
Should any safety critical information be discovered at any time during the investigation, the ATSB will immediately notify operators and regulators so appropriate and timely safety action can be taken.
A final report will be published at the conclusion of the investigation.
General details
| Date: | 27 October 2020 | Investigation status: | Active | ||
| Time: | 1000 WST | Investigation level: | Short - click for an explanation of investigation levels | ||
| Location (show map): | Lake Julia - Koolyanobbing | Investigation phase: | Evidence collection | ||
| State: | Western Australia | ||||
| Occurrence category: | Serious Incident | ||||
| Report status: | Pending | Highest injury level: | None | ||
| Anticipated completion: | 2nd Quarter 2021 |
Train details
| Line operator | Arc Infrastructure | |
|---|---|---|
| Train operator | SCT Logistics | |
| Train registration | 2PM9 | |
| Type of operation | Bulk Freight | |
| Sector | Freight | |
| Damage to train | Substantial | |
| Departure point | Perth, Western Australia | |
| Destination | Melbourne, Victoria |