Rail safety
The Queensland Rail Safety Regulator has amended the terms of reference established for the investigation into the Tilt train collision which occurred at Rungoo on 27 November 2008. This independent 'no blame' investigation will now also determine the causal factors of the collision between a diesel Sunlander and a garbage truck on the Aerodrome Road level crossing at Mundoo, outside Innisfail, on 1 January 2009. An experienced independent investigator has been appointed and will work with department rail safety officers to investigate the occurrences. A report will be prepared that will, if necessary, make appropriate recommendations designed to prevent a re-occurrence. The terms of reference can be downloaded below:
Tilt train collision at Rungoo and Sunlander collision at Mundoo — amended terms of reference (updated 19 June 2009) (PDF**, 80KB)
An update from the Rail Safety Regulator regarding the Cairns Tilt Train investigation (PDF**, 70KB) is now available.
Rail safety in Queensland is regulated by the Department of Transport and Main Roads. All railway managers and/or railway operators within Queensland are required to be accredited in accordance with the Transport Infrastructure Act (1994). This Act establishes the requirements for the management of rail safety in Queensland and was introduced to:
- encourage competition and enable access to the network by other operators
- provide a framework to allow effective and efficient management of infrastructure and rolling stock
- introduce an accreditation system to maintain appropriate levels of safety in the rail transport industry.
- provide accredited railways in Queensland with easy access to rail safety information, forms and latest developments
- enable organisations access to accredited railways
- increase public awareness of rail safety within Queensland by providing access to rail safety reports
- provide reference material for download
- provide links to additional rail information.
The department's role in rail safety is to:
- implement strategic policy to promote, maintain and enhance safety
- manage the rail safety database and data analysis
- implement and manage safety accreditation schemes
- audit rail safety systems
- coordinate, review and, when appropriate, participate in incident investigations
- develop and implement a level crossing safety strategy
- act as the competent authority for the transportation of dangerous goods by rail.
Contact details
Rail Safety Unit
Department of Transport and Main Roads
PO Box 673
Fortitude Valley 4006
Email: rsau@transport.qld.gov.au
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Last updated 26 October 2009
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