Photographer's actions avert train crash

Photographer's actions avert train crash A RAIL photographer's quick actions averted an accident between a freight train and the XPT on the main southern line last month. "The cause is the recent rain, which increases the moisture in the soil heightening the opportunity of the trees falling," a spokesman said. The Post was unable to contact Mr Attenborough. The Post understands Mr Attenborough turned around and raced back to flag down the freight train. The results were more damaging the following day at Medlow Junction. Another QRN train travelling reportedly at 100km/h from Brisbane to Melbourne, hit a tree which the crew believed had fallen across the track following strong winds. " . "ARTC works to keep tall trees out of the rail corridor but cannot do the same on private property. QRN said it took track safety very seriously and worked with network providers to ensure safe operation of trains. "There were no injuries to the crew and the train was taken at reduced speed to Goulburn where a brand new lead loco was swapped onto the train. The grain train was travelling between Cootamundra and Port Kembla. He thanked Mr Attenborough for his actions, via the Goulburn Post. "The drivers of the train then waited for the ARTC to arrive and give the all clear to continue on the track. "The trees were on private property and ARTC will be working alongside private land owners to address the situation as (we) can't enter private land and cut down the trees. The crew contacted control which brought the XPT to a stop as well. The ARTC spokesman told the Post the freight carrier had not sought compensation. Photographer's actions avert train crash Trade News selected by Local Linkup on 10/04/2012