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A runaway coal train tore through the Hunter Valley, hurtling downhill at over 60 kph for kilometers—no injuries, but the near-disaster has sparked a full investigation. Triggered during a crew change, experts say such incidents are rare outside maintenance, leaving questions about brake failure or human error. The train halted near Glennies Creek, likely due to track incline, and safety systems like boom gates activated—but the potential for catastrophe looms large. The National Rail Safety Regulator and Pacific National are now probing the cause, while local officials prepare to meet with staff as the community braces for answers.

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