TasRail signs major rail logistics contract with Norske Skog
TasRail is pleased to announce that it has signed a new major contract with Norske Skog’s Boyer paper mill in the Derwent Valley.
Thursday 23 February 2017
There has been a level crossing collision involving a train and a motor vehicle near Railton this afternoon, although early reports suggest no one has been seriously injured.
The collision happened at around 4.45pm between a TasRail train and a motor vehicle at the level crossing on Dulverton Road, west of Railton. The crossing is marked with a vehicle stop sign.
At this time, it appears neither the driver of the vehicle nor the locomotive driver has sustained serious physical injury.
Emergency services attended the scene. TasRail investigators are currently onsite.
TasRail has notified the Australian Transport Safety Bureau.
The accident is not expected to cause any disruption to TasRail services.
