The ATSB has found that a collision between The Ghan passenger train and a loaded sewage truck occurred when the driver of the truck drove into the path of the train at a private road level crossing at 'Murrow Farm' near Two Wells in SA. The Australian Transport Safety Bureau has today released its final investigation report into the collision which occurred on 6 August 2007 seriously injuring the truck driver. At the time of the accident road traffic at the level crossing was controlled by 'Stop' signs. The ATSB found that the truck driver did not stop and did not see the train until he was…

Speech delivered at 'The Safety Conference 2008' on Tuesday, 28 October 2008, by Mr Kym Bills, FSIA, Executive Director, Australian Transport Safety Bureau.

Speech delivered at 'SIA Visions Conference 2008' on Wednesday, 12 November 2008, by Mr Kym Bills, FSIA, Executive Director, Australian Transport Safety Bureau.

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has been notified of an aircraft accident involving an Airbus A330 at Sydney Airport at approximately 10.45 AEDT (local time) today. The ATSB will have a team of investigators at the accident site this afternoon to commence the on-site phase of the investigation. Any person/witness with information about the accident is encouraged to contact the ATSB on 1800 020 616.

Speech delivered at the ALAANZ 27th Annual Conference on Thursday, 8 May 2008, by Mr Kym Bills, Executive Director, Australian Transport Safety Bureau.

Speech delivered at Airservices Australia Major Industry Consultation Forum on Wednesday, 25 June 2008, by Mr Kym Bills, Executive Director, Australian Transport Safety Bureau.

Speech delivered to the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in Australia (CILTA) on Wednesday, 9 April 2008, by Mr Kym Bills, Executive Director, Australian Transport Safety Bureau.

Speech delivered at the Safety in Action Conference 2008 on Tuesday, 29 April 2008, by Mr Kym Bills, Executive Director, Australian Transport Safety Bureau.

A media conference discussing the progress of the investigation into the circumstances surrounding this fatal accident will be held today, Tuesday 30 September 2008 Where: Adjacent to the accident site 10 km East of Clifton, Qld (27 degrees 54' S 152 degrees 06' E) Time: 3:00 pm AEST (local time) Mr Kevin Chapman, Investigator-in-Charge (IIC), will discuss factual information known to the investigation team at this time and will outline the investigation process. Any person/witness with information about the accident is encouraged to contact the ATSB on 1800 020 616. No further media…

A media conference discussing the progress of the investigation into the circumstances surrounding this incident will be held today, Wednesday 8 October 2008 Where: 62 Northbourne Avenue, Canberra City ACT (ATSB Headquarters) Time: 11:00 am AEDT (local time) Mr Julian Walsh, Director, Aviation Safety Investigation, will discuss factual information known to the investigation team at this time and will outline the investigation process.