Rail Safety Investigation Report - Preliminary

Derailment of Train 5WX2 near Winton, Victoria, 31 July 2008

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Occurrence Details

Occurrence Number:	RO2008009	Location:	near Winton
Occurrence Date:	31 July 2008	State:	VIC
Occurrence Time:	2030 EST	Highest Injury Level:	None
Occurrence Category:	Accident	Investigation Type:	Occurrence Investigation
Occurrence Class:		Investigation Status:	Active
Occurrence Type:	Derailment	Release Date:	04 September 2008

Train Details

Train Registration:	Train 5WX2N
Type of Operation:	Freight Train
Damage to Train:	Substantial
Departure Point:	Wollongong	Departure Time:
Destination:	Port Augusta

Abstract

At approximately 2030 on 31 July 2008, freight train 5WX2 derailed near Winton, Vic. Thirteen freight wagons were derailed and about 720 metres of track were damaged. There were no injuries.

The investigation is continuing.

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Last Updated: 4 September, 2008