Qld:Freight train derailment delays north Qld trains

AAP General News (Australia)
08-13-2004
Qld:Freight train derailment delays north Qld trains

BRISBANE, Aug 13 AAP - North Queensland passenger services will be delayed today after
a freight train derailment in a railway yard.

Five wagons had come off the tracks in a switching area at the southern end of the
Cardwell Railway Station yard at 4.15am (AEST,) said Queensland Rail spokesman Ian Collier.

Three had overturned but another 20 had remained upright.

A small amount of fuel was spilt on the tracks and emergency services were at the scene
but Mr collier said there was no risk the fuel would spark a fire.

No one was reported injured.

Mr Collier said the south-bound Tilt Train from Cairns would be delayed for 24 hours.

The northbound Sunlander would terminate at Townsville, with passengers bused north to
Cairns.

Queensland Rail crews were repairing track and an investigation was underway.

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KEYWORD: DERAIL

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