Federal safety bureau to investigate train crash
Published Friday, 01 February, 2013 at 12:50 PM
Minister for Transport and Main Roads
The Honourable Scott Emerson
Australia’s leading transport safety investigators will provide a preliminary report within a month into the train crash at Cleveland station yesterday.
Transport and Main Roads Minister Scott Emerson said the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) would be called in to provide an overview of what occurred prior to the crash.
“I’m concerned that a full investigation will take more than three-months, so I’ve ordered an interim report within one month,” Mr Emerson said.
“The ATSB is a Federal investigatory body and it is appropriate they review this matter and deliver their interim findings to passengers and the State Government.
“The ATSB will also provide a full report and recommendations to the government at a later date.
“At this stage it is too early to speculate on a cause, however I want to ensure we get the best advice on this incident in timely manner.”
Queensland Rail advised the train carriages involved received their last full inspection on January 9 and no issues were reported at other stations during the trip from Doomben prior to this incident.
Mr Emerson said the repair process has already begun, with the train being removed to allow investigations to begin.
Work is also underway to repair damage to the Cleveland station, the track and up to 300 metres of overhead line.
[ENDS] 1 February 2013
Media contact: Stephanie Shield 0418 186 625
Transport and Main Roads Minister Scott Emerson said the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) would be called in to provide an overview of what occurred prior to the crash.
“I’m concerned that a full investigation will take more than three-months, so I’ve ordered an interim report within one month,” Mr Emerson said.
“The ATSB is a Federal investigatory body and it is appropriate they review this matter and deliver their interim findings to passengers and the State Government.
“The ATSB will also provide a full report and recommendations to the government at a later date.
“At this stage it is too early to speculate on a cause, however I want to ensure we get the best advice on this incident in timely manner.”
Queensland Rail advised the train carriages involved received their last full inspection on January 9 and no issues were reported at other stations during the trip from Doomben prior to this incident.
Mr Emerson said the repair process has already begun, with the train being removed to allow investigations to begin.
Work is also underway to repair damage to the Cleveland station, the track and up to 300 metres of overhead line.
[ENDS] 1 February 2013
Media contact: Stephanie Shield 0418 186 625