Re: Concord derailment

[David Johnson <trainman@ozemail.com.au>]

Bill Bolton wrote:

> One report suggested the Tangara was well greatly in excess of the
> speed limit at the location (sounded like it might have been through a
> turnout), and this was the direct cause of the accident.

Turning out into the up refuge.

> Apparently limited services will operate on the North tonight but
> there will be further disruptions tomorrow as the site clearing work
> continues.

The line was opened from Epping as far south as Rhodes at 19:00 for suburban
traffic, and throughout using the bi-directional down refuge for diesel hauled
trains.

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David Johnson
CityRail Guard
trainman@ozemail.com.au
http://www.ozemail.com.au/~trainman/