Rail safety investigations & reports
Derailment of coal train 9QJ5 near Mt Rainbow, on the Moura Line, Queensland, on 30 October 2021
Investigation number:
RO-2021-013
RO-2021-013
Status: Active
Phase: Evidence collection
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Summary
The ATSB is investigating the derailment of an Aurizon empty coal train, 9QJ5, near Mt Rainbow, on the Moura line, Queensland, at about 1600 on 30 October 2021.
As part of the investigation, the ATSB will interview relevant personnel, analyse imagery and event recorder data, review rolling stock components and track maintenance records.
A final report will be released at the conclusion of the investigation. Should a critical safety issue be identified during the course of the investigation, the ATSB will immediately notify relevant parties, so that appropriate safety action can be taken.
General details
| Date: | 30 October 2021 | Investigation status: | Active | ||
| Investigation level: | Short - click for an explanation of investigation levels | ||||
| Location: | 80 km from Moura | Investigation phase: | Evidence collection | ||
| State: | Queensland | ||||
| Occurrence category: | Accident | ||||
| Report status: | Pending | ||||
| Anticipated completion: | 2nd Quarter 2022 |
Train details
| Line operator | Aurizon | |
|---|---|---|
| Train operator | Aurizon | |
| Train registration | 9QJ5 | |
| Type of operation | Coal Train | |
| Sector | Freight | |
| Damage to train | Substantial | |
| Departure point | Callemondah, Queensland | |
| Destination | Moura Mine, Queensland |