A report claims a near-miss between a train and railway workers in Wellington - was partially down to short-staffing
A report claims a near-miss between a train and railway workers in Wellington - was partially down to short-staffing
21 March 2024
Last May, two KiwiRail workers ran for their lives out of a Johnsonville tunnel - as a train sped behind them.
The Transport Accident Investigation Commission believes they had seconds to spare.
Staffing shortages meant a site miscommunication, after issues with people's technical skills and knowledge.
Chief Accident Inspector, Naveen Kozhuppakalam says teamwork's essential.
He says everyone in safety-critical roles should be communicating clearly and working in a team.
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