Runaway coal train travelled several kilometres unmanned in the NSW Hunter Valley In short: A fully laden coal train travelled several kilometres unmanned after it started rolling downhill during a crew change. The ABC understands the train reached speeds in excess of 60 kilometres per hour. What's next? Passenger and coal trains on the line have now resumed…
Runaway coal train travelled several kilometres unmanned in the NSW Hunter Valley
In short:
A fully laden coal train travelled several kilometres unmanned after it started rolling downhill during a crew change.
The ABC understands the train reached speeds in excess of 60 kilometres per hour.
What's next?
Passenger and coal trains on the line have now resumed, as the Office of the National Rail Safety Regulator investigates the incident.
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