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Morningside Report and Summary Here - KiwiRail

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Train Operation<br />

The locomotive event recorder verification for locomotive DFT7064 confirmed that Train 126<br />

was being driven in accordance with <strong>KiwiRail</strong>’s Codes <strong>and</strong> St<strong>and</strong>ards as the train<br />

approached the pedestrian crossing.<br />

Following the accident the Locomotive Engineer submitted to a drug <strong>and</strong> alcohol test in<br />

accordance with <strong>KiwiRail</strong>’s post incident procedures. The outcome was a “Negative -<br />

Passed Test” result.<br />

<strong>Morningside</strong> Drive Pedestrian Crossing<br />

The <strong>Morningside</strong> Drive pedestrian crossing is located on the North Auckl<strong>and</strong> Line in<br />

S<strong>and</strong>ringham, Auckl<strong>and</strong>.<br />

There are two pedestrian crossings at <strong>Morningside</strong>, one on each side of, but separated from,<br />

the vehicle level crossing.<br />

The crossing traversed three separate tracks as shown in Figure 1, the Down <strong>and</strong> Up Main<br />

Lines <strong>and</strong> the Loop. It also provided access to the isl<strong>and</strong> platform between the Down <strong>and</strong><br />

Up Main Lines.<br />

<strong>Report</strong> on Collision Train 126 with Power Wheelchair, <strong>Morningside</strong>, 25 February 2013 Page 6

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