The Australian Transport Safety Bureau is investigating a December 12 bogie fracture on a Pacific National coal train at Kooragang, NSW.
The ATSB is preparing a report after a fracture was identified on the bogie frame of the 39th wagon of PN train TM78A.
The defect was discovered during a roll-by inspection as the train was leaving the Kooragang Coal Terminal at Newcastle, heading towards Tahmoor.
No damage was reported to any track infrastructure, but damage to the train was recorded by the ASTB as “substantial”.
The Bureau’s investigation will be undertaken by officers from the NSW Office of Transport Safety Investigation.
“Investigators have commenced collecting evidence, statements from involved parties and other necessary information,” the Bureau said.