Serious injury due to transport accidents involving a railway train, Australia, 2001-02 to 2005-06

Serious injury due to transport accidents involving a railway train, Australia, 2001-02 to 2005-06

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Injury research and statistics series no. 43

This report presents national statistics on serious injury due to transport accidents involving a railway train that resulted in admission to hospital in Australia during the five-year period 2001-02 to 2005-06. It examines variables such as mode of transport, gender and age group. It also focuses on level crossing accidents.

Authored by Berry JG & Harrison J.

Published 15 August 2008; ISSN 1444-3791; ISBN-13 978 1 74024 816 7; AIHW cat. no. INJCAT 114; INTERNET ONLY


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Publication table of contents

  • Preliminary material
    • Half title and verso pages
    • Title and verso pages
    • Contents
    • Executive summary
    • Serious injury involving a train
    • Serious injury due to level crossing accidents
    • Abbreviations
  • Sections
    1. Introduction
      • Major railway disasters
      • Level crossing accidents
    2. Serious injury involving a train
      • Number and rate of hospitalisation
      • Circumstances of injury
      • Length of stay
    3. Serious injury due to level crossing accidents
      • Number and rate of hospitalisation
      • Circumstances of injury
      • Length of stay
      • Data issues
  • End matter
    • References
    • List of figures
    • List of tables