barrel of the No. 3 axle of the eighth position wagon had broken and parted, causing both wheels to derail. As a result, seven wagons following this wagon derailed. The two locomotives and all other wagons remained on the track. Although there were no injuries as a result of the derailment, approximately 470 metres of damaged track needed to be replaced. The investigation established that the break in the axle was attributable to the propagation of metal fatigue at the site of the fracture. The fatigue fracture was initiated some time prior to the final complete failure of the axle at the derailment site but, due to damage sustained in the derailment, the initiator of the fracture could not be determined. Granville, 2014 On 30 September 2014, an empty passenger train caught fire near Granville station at around 7:00 pm. The incident resulted in the partial closure of the T2 line between Cabramatta and Granville, causing major disruptions to passengers. The train driver and guard had to be rescued by the fire service. No injuries were reported. Cardiff, 2016 At about 5:00 am on 4 April 2016, a Pacific National freight train with three NR classes leading, caught fire at Cardiff from the failure of bolts securing an oil filter tank allowed oil to escape and come in contact with hot engine components. A passing passenger train was blocked from passing the burning locomotive with commuters having to depart from the train and find alternate transport. The fire was extinguished at least three hours after it was first reported. Coffs Harbour, 2021 On 25 February 2021, a Pacific National container train derailed due to a flood. Fire and Rescue NSW said about half of the 1500-metre train had been derailed, with one locomotive toppling into a paddock. Two others remained upright. Sixteen carriages jackknifed and four landed in floodwater. A small fire in one of the carriages was extinguished by the train’s driver, who escaped safely. Moss Vale, 2021 On 21 October 2021, a Pacific National freight train derailed on some catch points. 81 class locomotive 8156 was leading the train and collided with a fence after derailing. The derailment resulted in the cancellation of Southern Highlands Line services for over 24 hours. See also List of rail accidents Notes and references New South Wales