On Thursday 15 May 2003, at about 1240 hours, bi-parting doors on Train 3247, a Tranz Metro Auckland to Papakura diesel multiple unit passenger service, closed on an alighting passenger at Glen Innes station and the train departed with the passenger trapped in the door. The driver heard the trapped passenger’s screams and stopped the train within about 15 m from where the train departed.
The passenger suffered minor injuries.
The safety issues identified were:
· the door closure process
· the inspection of safety critical door components.
As a result of the actions taken by the operator, one safety recommendation has been made.
