Published on November 25, 2010 by Technology Slice
Tornado Derails Train – Emergency services personnel say that 17 freight wagons were derailed this morning near Marla in outback South Australia, the ABC reported. The derailment caused a fuel spill on the track, part of the Adelaide-Darwin line. More than 200 travellers from the Ghan train, which uses the same rail line, will be [...]
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Published on May 5, 2010 by Technology Slice
Two Train Collision In Melbourne – An Ambulance Victoria spokeswoman said at least three people were seriously injured after the two trains – a passenger and a freight train – collided at about 8.40pm (AEST) on Tuesday approximately 500 metres from Craigieburn station. About 10 others were being treated at the scene, the spokeswoman said.
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Published on February 24, 2010 by Technology Slice
Slowest Bus in Australia – IT’S a bus that takes up to 35 minutes to travel just 3.5km. That’s a staggering 10 minutes per kilometre. The 431, which takes Sydney suburban commuters into the CBD, is an example of why many Australians are abandoning public transport and clogging the roads with their cars. One regular [...]
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