The reported circumstances were that a hi-rail vehicle and its crew were working near the Kereone crossing loop on the East Coast Main Trunk Line on Friday 2 August 2024. At about 1140, a freight train passed two red stop signals and entered the section of track occupied by the HRV, but the HRV had entered a crossing loop minutes prior. Thus, a collision was avoided.
Executive summary Tuhinga whakarāpopoto
The reported circumstances were that a hi-rail vehicle (HRV – a vehicle that can travel on both road and rails) and its crew were working near the Kereone crossing loop on the East Coast Main Trunk Line on Friday 2 August 2024. At about 1140, a freight train passed two red stop signals and entered the section of track occupied by the HRV, but the HRV had entered a crossing loop minutes prior. Thus, a collision was avoided.
[As initially reported. Subject to change. Not official Findings].
