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    • Valvegear posted
    Posted in General » The history of rail disasters in Australia

    Here's a QRIG spiel and the Queensland Police have a good writeup as well.
    KRviator
    Interesting that the QRIG report says that Guard Evans was recognised by the Board of Enquiry for his efforts in his attention to safety of the following train, and in assisting rescue work despite being in shock from the accident. However, the Police write up says that Driver Hind, Fireman Knight  and Guard Evans were all found guilty of lack of care and breach of duty, which seems pretty unfair on the guard. He could hardly be held responsible for the derailment, after which he seems to have done everything right.

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    Edited 02 Sep 2020 10:22, 4 months ago, edited by Valvegear

    Here's a QRIG spiel and the Queensland Police have a good writeup as well.
    KRviator
    Interesting that the QRIG report says that Guard Evans was commended for his efforts in his attention to safety of the following train, and efforts in assisting rescue work despite being in shock from the accident. However, the Police write up says that Driver Hind, Fireman Knight  and Guard Evans were all found guilty of lack of care and breach of duty, which seems pretty unfair on the guard. He could hardly be held responsible for the derailment, after which he seems to have done everything right.

    Edited 02 Sep 2020 10:18, 4 months ago, edited by Valvegear

    Here's a QRIG spiel and the Queensland Police have a good writeup as well.
    Interesting that the QRIG report says that guard Evans was commended for his efforts in his attention to safety of the following train, and work in assiting rescue work despite being in shock from the accident. The Police write up says that Driver, Fireman and Guard Evans were all charged with dereliction of duty, which seems pretty unfair on the guard.