Australian Transport Safety Bureau
...a Copy Of All Incident Reports, Investigation Reports, Recommendations, Photographs, Videos, Statements Held By The Australian Transport And Safety Bureau In Respect Of The Freight Train…
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...a Copy Of All Incident Reports, Investigation Reports, Recommendations, Photographs, Videos, Statements Held By The Australian Transport And Safety Bureau In Respect Of The Freight Train Derailment Incident On 15 April 2021 Near Bomen Nsw.
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On 15 April 2021, an SCT freight train (service 47F(1)) passed signal BN18 at stop near Bomen, NSW, triggering a Signals Passed At Danger (SPAD) alarm. The lead locomotive SCT013 derailed over catch points while exiting a passing lane onto the main line, overturning onto its side. A second locomotive SCT005 and four wagons also derailed, remaining upright. The incident occurred at 02:40 am at running line kilometre 513.56 on the Main South line section. No injuries were reported. Emergency services were contacted at 02:45 am. This ATSB disclosure (FOI 24-25(19)) released on 10 July 2025 comprises notification details, rail occurrence records, and supporting investigation materials documenting the derailment circumstances. The incident was classified as Category A
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