5 Apr 2019

Palmerston North logging train derailment investigated

5:13 pm on 5 April 2019

An investigation is under way into a train derailment at Palmerston North last night which closed the main trunk line.

Six wagons derailed in the incident at Palmerston North.

Six wagons derailed in the incident at Palmerston North. Photo: Supplied / TAIC

The Transport Accident Investigation Commission said a loaded freight train came off the track at the junction of the Main North and Napier lines at 10pm yesterday.

Six wagons derailed, spilling their load of logs.

A team of investigators arrived at the site this morning.

Both the Palmerston North branch line and the North Island Main Trunk line remained closed today while the logs were removed.