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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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