RO-1993-127Freight train T573, struck pedestrian, near Marton Station, 21 December 1993
Rail
Published date
1 May 1994
Accident/Incident date
21 December 1993
Status
Published
Jurisdiction
New Zealand
Executive summary
On 21 December 1993 Train 573 struck and a pedestrian near Marton. The safety issue identified by this investigation was the lack of warning signs against trespassing over two rail bridges and along the track in the area of this accident.
They implement the appropriate measures to ensure the attention of the public is drawn to the particular hazard of trespass on the railway in the area.
They discuss the circumstances of this accident with the Rangitikei District Council to determine the most effective way of warning local citizens and others of this particular hazard.
