A popular tourist train derailed with 90 people on board in Tasmania — but it was travelling so slowly the railway's manager says he 'doesn't think the passengers really knew what happened'.
abc.net.au/news/west-coast-wilderness-railway-train-derailment-tasmania/102059034Part of a key tourist attraction on Tasmania's west coast has been temporarily closed after a train came off its tracks.90 passengers were on board but no one was injuredNinety people were on board a diesel locomotive on the West Coast Wilderness Railway on February 28 when its front wheels derailed.
The heritage railway, which is a major drawcard for visitors to the area, was travelling back to Strahan from the historic Dubbil Barril station when the derailment happened. "I don't think the passengers really knew what happened, the speeds on the track are very low," said acting general manager of the West Coast Wilderness Railway, Ian Robertson.Passengers were stuck in the rainforest for hours until another train arrived.
In light of the incident, all services from Strahan have been cancelled until the cause is identified in a investigation by the Office of the National Rail Safety Regulator. "Once we can look underneath we'll have more information but until then it's inconclusive," Mr Robertson said.The Queenstown services are running as normal.The train derailed in the middle of the rainforest, which Mr Robertson said made getting the passengers back to Strahan "a huge exercise".Here are the steps to get breaking news alerts on the latest Tasmanian stories directly to your phone.
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