Re: Dubbo XPT hits truck

["David Good" <dgood@northnet.com.au>]

I may have missed the point, but I think Brendan may have been a touch
sarcastic when he suggests lobbying for boom gates.

regards,

David Good
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> Saw it on 9 news. According to police the warning lights were working
> and the truck driver faces criminal charges. The truck driver is in
> hospital with bad leg injuries, three passengers are injured. The train
> was near Orange and was doing some 130km/h. I believe the lead unit was
> X2012. It derailed some hundred metres from the impact - nose cone
> broken in on left side, otherwise little damage.
>
> From what I saw of the footage, with the buckled track, it was amazing
> that no one was killed. There must have been an emergency brake
> application in time to prevent disaster. There were apparently 170 +
> passengers on the train - I think we can see the potential here. Anyone
> want to lobby for boom gates?
>
> Brendan
>