Investigation number
RO-2023-002
Occurrence date
Location
Port Botany
State
New South Wales
Report status
Pending
Investigation level
Defined
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation phase
Final report: Drafting
Investigation status
Active
Occurrence category
Incident
Highest injury level
None
Anticipated completion

A transport safety investigation is underway into the collision and derailment of two trains in Port Botany on 13 January 2023.

At approximately 0605, Pacific National train 1150 (operated by Railtrain Services) and QUBE Logistics train T296 (operated by Sydney Rail Services) collided and derailed during a propelling movement. Both trains derailed with the rear of train 1150 coming to rest against a nearby building. There were no injuries but there was significant damage to both trains and local rail infrastructure.

This investigation is being led by the NSW Office of Transport Safety Investigations (OTSI). OTSI conducts rail investigations in NSW on behalf of the ATSB under the Transport Safety Investigation Act 2003.

OTSI has completed the evidence collection and analysis phases of the investigation and is drafting the final report.

The final report will be released at the conclusion of the investigation. However, should a critical safety issue be identified during the course of the investigation, OTSI and the ATSB will immediately notify relevant parties, so that appropriate and timely safety action can be taken.

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Train Details
Train number
1150
Rail vehicle sector
Freight
Train damage
Substantial
Departure point
St Marys, New South Wales
Rail occurrence type
Derailment
Destination
Port Botany, New South Wales
Rail Operator
Australian Rail Track Corporation
Train Details
Train number
T296
Rail vehicle sector
Freight
Train damage
Substantial
Departure point
Minto, New South Wales
Rail occurrence type
Derailment
Destination
Port Botany, New South Wales
Rail Operator
Australian Rail Track Corporation