Title Granville - the untold story
Author Hickey, M
Affiliation Life member PWI NSW
Publication Date 2010-10-29
Conference Permanent Way Institution (PWI) NSW 2010 Annual Convention: the Global Perspective
Abstract Many of the older members of the PWI will know the story of the Granville train derailment. Some of us were unfortunate enough have been be present at the site. This paper will provide a brief outline of the worst rail disaster in Australia’s rail history. The paper will also provide some insights into events (some might say “contributing factors”) leading up to this derailment and also the actions that occurred as a result of this tragedy. The reason for this paper is that the Granville derailment provides valuable lessons in rail safety that need to be revisited, so that the lessons are not forgotten. The views expressed in this paper are those of the author and not the views of the author’s current employer or any past employer or of the Permanent Way Institution.
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Paper 5 Granville - The Untold Story
Physical Description 19p. ; PDF
Subjects Crash
Crash analysis
Crash cause
Safety
Location Server
ARRB library
Category Rail Knowledge Bank Index Safety Investigation
Rail Knowledge Bank Index Safety Investigation Accident reconstruction
Rail Knowledge Bank Index Safety