The Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) can confirm around 7:50pm AEST last night a north-bound Bank Engine (locomotive engines) derailed between Ardglen and Kankool in the Hunter Valley.
Emergency Services and ARTC Infrastructure team personnel attended the derailment site, which has been quarantined until safety investigators can attend the site this morning.
All rail traffic has ceased in the section between Ardglen to Kankool in any direction until further notice.
Further updates will be provided.
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