Australia coal exports hit by train derailment

Published: 14 Mar 2010 20:40:49 PST

PERTH, March 15 - Coal shipments from Australia's Newcastle Port, the world's largest coal-export terminal, are expected to be cut by 570,000 tonnes due to a train derailment and scheduled rail maintenance, the port operator said on Monday.

Port Waratah Coal Services said vessel-loading at both the Kooragang Island and Carrington terminals had ceased on Sunday.

It expected rail movements to return to normal by Tuesday and loading activity to resume later in the week.

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