Second Pacific National coal train derails on same line after recent runaway incident
A Pacific National coal train slipped off the tracks near the Upper Hunter, halting service between that region and Tamworth, days after a runaway train on the same route.
Why it matters
Repeated rail failures on a key freight corridor could disrupt coal shipments and prompt safety reviews.
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