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Train rescue nearly ends in disaster for Rio Tinto

It is the 3rd train derailment reported by Rio Tinto since 2023

Karma Barndon
A Rio Tinto train heading to Dampier. Photo: Karma Barndon

A Rio Tinto train heading to Dampier. Photo: Karma Barndon

The safety of Rio Tinto's $1.4 billion AutoHaul automated heavy-haul rail network is under scrutiny after a driverless train crashed into a broken-down train it was sent to repair, about 80km from Karratha...

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