Investigation number
RO-2008-002
Occurrence date
Location
near Hines Hill
State
Western Australia
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation level
Systemic
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Occurrence class
Accident
Highest injury level
None
Abstract
At about 14151 on 10 March 2008, train 6MP9 was carrying containerised general freight from Melbourne to Perth when it derailed 11 wagons near Hines Hill in Western Australia. Although there were dangerous goods on the train, they were not involved in the derailment.
The investigation determined that wagon ABFY2797U derailed due to a 'screwed journal' as a result of a wheel bearing failure.
Train Details
Train number
Train 6MP9
Train damage
Substantial
Departure point
Adelaide, SA
Rail occurrence category
Derailment
Destination
Perth, WA
Departure time Free
1330 CDT, 8 March
Rail Operation Type
Freight Train