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RO-2018-101: Metropolitan passenger train, derailment, Britomart, Auckland, 9 May 2018

Rail RO-2018-101: Metropolitan passenger train, derailment, Britomart, Auckland, 9 May 2018

3 October 2019, Inquiry Status: Closed
A fractured section of rail caused the derailment of a passenger train with about 130 passengers on board at Britomart Station, Auckland. Nobody was injured but there was damage to train and track. A machining defect likely reduced the rail’s resistance to fatigue and fracture. KiwiRail has improved track inspections. A new multi-agency group is studying the effect of rolling stock on rail and to resolve potential rail wear issues.
MO-2018-204: Dolphin Seeker, grounding, 27 October 2018

Marine MO-2018-204: Dolphin Seeker, grounding, 27 October 2018

15 August 2019, Inquiry Status: Closed
The catamaran Dolphin Seeker was conducting a dolphin-watching tour and ran aground in the Bay of Islands. The Commission found that the skipper was focusing on providing a good tour experience and didn’t notice the ve...