{"id":22508,"date":"2024-03-26T07:54:07","date_gmt":"2024-03-25T21:54:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.railexpress.com.au\/?p=115709"},"modified":"2024-03-26T07:54:07","modified_gmt":"2024-03-25T21:54:07","slug":"queensland-rail-detects-asbestos-on-emu-train","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/?p=22508","title":{"rendered":"Queensland Rail detects asbestos on EMU train"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Queensland Rail<\/a> has launched a full investigation following a detection of asbestos present in an Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) train according to Queensland Rail CEO Kat Stapleton.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The asbestos was found in black bitumen paint on the ceiling and floor of the train during an asbestos clearance certificate process as part of the EMU disposal program.<\/p>\n

“I’m advised it remains safe for customers to travel on EMU trains as the paint is in sealed areas that are not exposed to the public,” Stapleton said.<\/p>\n

“Out of an abundance of caution, as the EMUs leave service today, they will be progressively inspected over the weekend before returning to service.<\/p>\n

“Safety is Queensland Rail’s number one priority.<\/p>\n

“Overhaul and disposal work on our EMU fleet has been halted and further testing is underway on other trains in the Queensland Rail fleet.<\/p>\n

“We are in the process of identifying and notifying employees and contractors who may have been exposed, offering full support to any identified exposed individuals.<\/p>\n

“We will keep our employees, contractors, customers and the wider community informed of further updates.”<\/p>\n

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Queensland Rail has launched a full investigation following a detection of asbestos present in an Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) train \u2026 <\/p>\n

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