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Helping transport become safer is the central focus of every Commission inquiry. Here you can find details of every investigation we have opened, inquiry reports, and links to recommendations made.

RO-2025-101

The image shows a railway level crossing in a rural location under a cloudless skies and bright sunshine. Rail racks stretch into the distance across flat farmland of grassy paddocks and some bushes. In the foreground, two elements are prominent -- a pair of signals to warn road traffic of approaching trains, and a freestanding steel electrical cabinet about the size of a small horse.

The incident location. Image (c) google maps

Status

Current

Occurrence Date

12 Jan 2025

Jurisdiction

The Commission is investigating a worksite incident on the Main South Line, near Mataura a in Southland. The reported circumstances were that a KiwiRail freight train was travelling at line speed (80 km/h) when it passed a group of workers who were close to the track, maintaining a signal system. Initial reports suggest that the drivers of trains on this line were unaware of the temporary speed restriction of 10 km/h that had been authorised for this section of track. In the event, no injuries were reported. [As initially reported. Subject to change. Not official Findings].