Train Derailment closes Key Queensland rail Line
WARRIGAL, QLD – A train derailment near Warrigal, Queensland, has closed the townsville to Mount Isa rail line. The incident occurred at approximately 1pm on Friday, impacting both freight and passenger services.
queensland Rail (QR) reported that one locomotive was on its side,with two others leaving the tracks but remaining upright.one wagon also derailed but stayed upright. The train, operated by Qube Holdings, was transporting zinc and copper from mount Isa.
“Emergency services arrived onsite soon after. Thankfully no injuries were reported,” said QR Head of Regional Scott Cornish.
State Emergency Service volunteers were deployed as a precaution against a potential fuel spill, but police confirmed no spill occurred.
Passenger services scheduled for the weekend have been replaced by a bus service. “queensland Rail will work with the third-party operator to confirm a recovery plan once inspections are completed,” Cornish added.
Qube holdings released a statement expressing relief that the train crew was unharmed. “Recovery efforts are continuing at the site, and we are naturally working with relevant agencies to support investigations into the cause of the incident,” a spokesperson said.
The rail line remains closed as assessments continue. The derailment occurred between Pentland and Torrens Creek.