Queensland Rail Plea After Machinery Laden Truck Hits Rail Bridge, Halting Trains

CCTV FOOTAGE​

Queensland Rail is pleading with drivers to know their vehicle and load height after a truck carrying machinery struck a rail bridge just before 7.30 this morning (Wednesday, 15 October 2025) at Pine Street, Wynnum.​

Footage of the incident shows the truck launch upwards due the force of the impact to the protection beam and bridge, sending debris flying, just as another vehicle was travelling in the opposite direction. 

Thankfully, no one was injured but it did cause significant impacts to rail cust​​omers on the Cleveland line. 

Rail replacement buses were immediately organised to transport impacted customers between Lindum and Manly stations while Queensland Rail bridge inspectors attended the site.

At approximately 9am services were authorised to resume operation, largely thanks to a protection beam at the bridge which ensured there was no major structural damage.

The rail bridge at Pine Street, Wynnum is 2.8 metres, and has a protection beam on both sides, clearly visible advance warning road signage, height signage and monitoring cameras. 

In FY25, there were 29 protection beam and two bridge strikes at Pine Street, Wynnum.

Queensland Rail Head of South East Queensla​nd Neil Backer said it was a timely reminder for drivers to know their height and load.

"Thankfully, due to that protection beam, the rail bridge has not sustained major damage, but our customers were still delayed while teams inspected the bridge to ensure it was safe to run services again," Mr Backer said.

"Strikes to rail bridges and protection beams not only cause delays to our customers but are potentially very dangerous to the driver and other road users, as well as impacting road traffic.

"Our message is simple - know the height and load of your vehicle and plan your journey so you don't get your truck or load stuck."

Queensland Rail is continuing its focus on reducing bridge strikes through its latest targeted two-part safety campaign Don't get your truck stuck! and Know your load, before hitting the road! and regularly partners with Queensland Police Service and the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator to conduct high visibility operations at frequently hit locations.

Motorists face fines of $1,335 and four demerit points for damaging rail infrastructure and if the matter goes to court, the maximum penalty is $13,352.

Queensland Rail actively pursues individuals to recover costs.

Rail bridge strikes should immediately be reported to Queensland Rail using the telephone number on the identification plate fixed to the bridge or by calling Emergency Network Control on 1800 079 303.