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Re: [NSW] Five (in a car) thought dead after train crash

Subject: Re: [NSW] Five (in a car) thought dead after train crash
From: dbromage@fang.omni.com.au (David Bromage)
Date: Sat, 27 Jan 2001 07:10:49 GMT
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Daniel Bowen (dbowen@custard.REMOVE.net.au) wrote:
> The Melbourne-Sydney XPT train collided with a car at the Bells Line Road
> level crossing at about 4.10pm (AEDT),

If it was the Sydney - Melbourne XPT it was running late. If it was relly
the Melbourne - Sydney XPT it was really running late!

> The front carriage of the train has derailed but remains upright.

Does this mean the XP or the XAM? It's not unknown for a heavier
locomotive to remain on the track while some trailers derail.

Cheers
David

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