The report confirmed the train, which was travelling from Sydney to Melbourne, entered a passing loop at Wallan at a speed of more than 100 km/h - when the speed limit for that section of track was 15 km/h.
Data from the train's travel logger shows an emergency brake application was applied a short distance before entering the passing loop. The driver and another worker were killed in the crash. The Australian Transport Safety Bureau will continue investigating the incident.
Driver was doing normal speed, but was NOT told the line was set for the loop. Somebody at ARTC is going to get big kick in arse
Probably a no brainer really 🤷♂️
What a load BS. Stop funding the corrupt U.N. and WHO and start building our trains, bridges and highways
Don’t expect the driver to lose his job.
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