Investigation number
RO-2022-003
Occurrence date
Location
149.076 km point, Elimbah to Gympie North corridor
State
Queensland
Report release date
Report status
Interim
Investigation level
Defined
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation phase
Final report: External review
Investigation status
Active
Occurrence class
Accident
Highest injury level
Minor
Anticipated completion

The ATSB is investigating the derailment of freight train Y279 near Traveston, Queensland, on 23 February 2022.

At 0319, train Y279 entered an area of track that had been overtopped and washed out by floodwaters resulting in derailment of 2 locomotives and 4 wagons. The driver was not injured.

The draft report internal review process has been completed. The draft report has been distributed to directly involved parties (DIPs) to check factual accuracy and ensure natural justice. Any submissions from those parties will be reviewed and, where considered appropriate, the draft report will be amended accordingly.

Following the external review process, any submissions and amendments to the draft report are internally reviewed. Once approved, the final report is prepared for publication and dissemination and released to DIPs prior to its public release.

The 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.

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Train Details
Train number
Y279
Departure point
Acacia Ridge (Brisbane)
Rail occurrence category
Derailment
Destination
Stuart Yard (Townsville)
Rail Operator
Aurizon
Rail Operation Type
Containerised freight