Gee very very lucky given both the locos and crew car were involved that only minor injuries were sustained but still a terrifying experience for them. Raised by me in previous posts and not focused just on accidents like this is that as the nations principal land based east west transport link it has remained largely in the same condition as it was when heavily rehabilitated by AN almost 40 years ago when it was fully concrete sleeper end and relaid in 47kg/m rail. Before I get besieged, yes there have been crossing loop extensions, concrete bearer turnouts at loops and east of Tarcoola rerailing with new 60kg rail and CTC signaling. There has as well been some flood mitigation work but in the scheme of things there has never been a deep rehabilitation program to bring this link to something approaching gold standard assets which is a term referred to for critical infrastructure which the east west line is.Because of the high market share of freight it carries It is frequently referred to as being the showcase of what rail can achieve but my driver friends and other colleagues tell me that out on the track it is a different story.I can hear already others saying but it's fit for purpose and there has to be the funds available to make the investment. Even so how much more can you wring out of the existing asset before you get into serious trouble as has occurred so many times in the rail sector. I certainly haven't heard let alone seen any asset management plan to ensure this corridor continues to be able to perform to high standards.