Runaway train with no driver travelled faster than 60km/h

https://www.abc.net.au/news/blake-doyle/13825876· Jul 26, 2026 · 5:14 AM UTC ·3 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 6 views

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Runaway train with no driver travelled faster than 60km/h

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▪Runaway coal train travelled several kilometres unmanned in the NSW Hunter ValleyBy Blake Doyle and Courtney YeandleABC Upper HunterTopic:Rail Accidents and IncidentsPosted Sun 26 Jul 2026 at 3:14pmSun 26 Jul 2026 at 3:14pmSun 26 Jul 2026 a

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Runaway coal train travelled several kilometres unmanned in the NSW Hunter ValleyBy Blake Doyle and Courtney YeandleABC Upper HunterTopic:Rail Accidents and IncidentsPosted Sun 26 Jul 2026 at 3:14pmSun 26 Jul 2026 at 3:14pmSun 26 Jul 2026 at 3:14pmThe train started moving unmanned before it stopped several kilometres away. (ABC Upper Hunter: Courtney Yeandle)In short:A fully laden coal train travelled several kilometres unmanned after it started rolling downhill during a crew change. The ABC understands the train reached speeds in excess of 60 kilometres per hour.What's next?Passenger and coal trains on the line have now resumed, as the Office of the National Rail Safety Regulator investigates the incident.

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