Runaway coal train travelled several kilometres unmanned in NSW Hunter Valley (www.abc.net.au)

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In short:

A fully laden coal train travelled several kilometres unmanned after it started rolling downhill during a crew change.

The ABC understands the train reached speeds in excess of 60 kilometres per hour.

What's next?

Passenger and coal train services on the line have now resumed, as the Office of the National Rail Safety Regulator investigates the incident.

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[-] bignose@aussie.zone 2 points 10 hours ago

travelled several kilometres unmanned

Still safer than today's driverless road cars.

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