❓ A WA parliamentary question seeks details regarding a railcar collision in October 2011, including investigation status, cause, injuries, damage, and repair costs. The Public Transport Authority provides answers, citing human error as the cause.
AnsweredQoN 5543Legislative Council
QuestionView source ↗
(1) Has an investigation been undertaken into the railcar collision on 5 October 2011?
(2) If yes to (1), has it been completed, and will the Minister table a copy?
(3) If no to (1), when will an investigation be completed into the incident?
(4) What was the cause of the incident?
(5) Was anyone injured, and if yes what were the nature of the injuries?
(6) What was the damage to the trains?
(7) What was the cost of repairs?
(2) If yes to (1), has it been completed, and will the Minister table a copy?
(3) If no to (1), when will an investigation be completed into the incident?
(4) What was the cause of the incident?
(5) Was anyone injured, and if yes what were the nature of the injuries?
(6) What was the damage to the trains?
(7) What was the cost of repairs?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
14 June 2012
Responded by
Minister for Finance representing the Minister for Transport
Response time
43 days
The Public Transport Authority advises:
(1) Yes
(2) The release of the report will be considered and actioned if deemed appropriate.
(3) Not Applicable.
(4) Human error.
(5) Six people reported injuries.
(6) Fractures in device on the railcars.
(7) $12,294 plus GST.
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(1) Yes
(2) The release of the report will be considered and actioned if deemed appropriate.
(3) Not Applicable.
(4) Human error.
(5) Six people reported injuries.
(6) Fractures in device on the railcars.
(7) $12,294 plus GST.
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