RO-1996-105Shunt service and hi-rail vehicle, collision, St George's Street near Avondale, 10 May 1996
Rail
Published date
29 January 1997
Accident/Incident date
10 May 1996
Status
Published
Jurisdiction
New Zealand
Executive summary
At 1009 hours on Friday, 10 May 1996, Tranz Rail Limited's Shunt L8, northbound from Westfield to Henderson, collided with a Hi-Rail vehicle near St George's Street on the North Auckland Line. The driver of the Hi-Rail vehicle had time to jump from the vehicle and no injuries were sustained. The cause of the collision was inappropriate authorisation for the progress of Shunt L8.
Review procedures and contingencies for rostering Train Control Officers, with particular regard to defining maximum shift hours and maximum hours between breaks, and make appropriate provision for certified relief staff.
