Train 8203, fumes from locking brakes, Kaiwharawhara, 27 April 1999
Status
Closed
Occurrence Date
Report Publication Date
Jurisdiction
NZ
Legacy Inquiry Number
99-106
On Tuesday 27 April 1999, Train 8203, a southbound Porirua to Wellington electric multiple unit train, departed Takapu Road at about 0800 hours. Due to partially locked-on brakes on the fifth car of the six-car consist, acrid fumes given off from the composition brake blocks entered the three rear cars. The resulting strong smelling "haze" caused discomfort and anxiety to passengers as the train passed through two tunnels on the way to Kaiwharawhara.
Safety issues identified were the appropriateness of the training of passenger train staff in managing foreseeable operating irregularities and the lack of certification of part-time staff with respect to their role in such circumstances. Two safety recommendations were made to the operator.
Safety issues identified were the appropriateness of the training of passenger train staff in managing foreseeable operating irregularities and the lack of certification of part-time staff with respect to their role in such circumstances. Two safety recommendations were made to the operator.
Location
Kaiwharawhara (-41.185344,174.828278) [may be approximate]