RO-2006-101

On Wednesday 15 March 2006 at about 1710, the auxiliary diesel engine beneath the rear car of diesel multiple unit passenger Train 3163 caught fire when lubricating oil sprayed from a loose hose connection onto the hot surface of the turbo charger. The train manager became aware of the fire when the train stopped at Manurewa station. The train was evacuated and the fire extinguished by the New Zealand Fire Service. There were no injuries.