On Friday, 16 April 2004, at about 1725, smoke was observed coming from beneath Train 2146 as it departed Newmarket. The train stopped at the next station, Boston Road. The passengers were evacuated and the fire was extinguished with the assistance of the New Zealand Fire Service.
There were no injuries.
The safety issues identified were:
- the fittings connecting the oil inlet hose to the engine and the turbocharger
- the shroud panels surrounding the auxiliary engine.
One safety recommendation was made to the Chief Executive of Auckland Regional Transport Authority
