Rail safety investigations & reports
Speed restriction not applied allowing passenger train ST24 to overspeed, Harefield, NSW, 29 June 2021
RO-2021-008
Summary
On 29 June 2021, at Harefield, New South Wales, a speed restriction was not applied following welding repairs which allowed passenger train, ST24, to traverse a section of track at 115 km/h when a 40 km/h speed restriction should have been in place. There was no damage or injury as a result.
An investigation being led by the NSW Office of Transport Safety Investigations (OTSI) is currently underway. OTSI conducts rail investigations in NSW on behalf of the ATSB under the Transport Safety Investigation Act 2003. OTSI transport safety investigators have commenced collecting relevant evidence and statements from involved parties.
A report will be published at the conclusion of the investigation. However, should any critical safety issues be identified at any stage during the course of the investigation, the ATSB will immediately notify relevant parties so appropriate safety action can be taken.
General details
| Date: | 29 June 2021 | Investigation status: | Active | ||
| Time: | 1322 EST | Investigation level: | Short - click for an explanation of investigation levels | ||
| Location (show map): | Harefield | Investigation phase: | Evidence collection | ||
| State: | New South Wales | ||||
| Occurrence category: | Incident | ||||
| Report status: | Pending | Highest injury level: | None | ||
| Anticipated completion: | 4th Quarter 2021 |
Train details
| Line operator | ARTC | |
|---|---|---|
| Train operator | NSW Trains | |
| Train registration | ST24 | |
| Type of operation | Passenger | |
| Sector | Passenger - regional | |
| Damage to train | Nil | |
| Departure point | Melbourne, Victoria | |
| Destination | Sydney, New South Wales |