Report finds runaway coal train reached 90km/h on 20km journey
2 months ago by zero_gravitas to c/newcastle
In short:
A runaway coal train had no-one on board as it travelled 20 kilometres through the Hunter Valley on July 25.
An interim probe has found it reached speeds of up to 90 kilometres an hour as 96 wagons hurtled along the track.
What's next?
A final report will be tabled in the NSW parliament.
@aussie.zone
Obviously this is for Newcastle, Australia, since it is part of Aussie Zone. We also welcome input from adjoining Lake Macquarie. Keep it clean and don't be mean.
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@aussie.zone
Obviously this is for Newcastle, Australia, since it is part of Aussie Zone. We also welcome input from adjoining Lake Macquarie. Keep it clean and don't be mean.
For Newcastle Upon Tyne: https://lemmy.world/c/newcastleupontyne
go to feed...