On Saturday 31 August 2002 at about 1515, Train 9351, a Tranz Metro Johnsonville to Wellington electric multiple unit passenger service collided with Train 3647, a Tranz Metro Upper Hutt to Wellington electric multiple unit passenger service, as both trains were approaching the Wellington platforms on converging tracks.
There were no injuries to passengers or crew and only minor damage to the trains.
The safety issues identified included the well-being of the electric multiple unit driver of Train 9351 and his resulting capacity to recognise and respond to a danger signal indication.
One safety recommendation was made to the Managing Director of Tranz Rail.
