Watch FIFA World Cup 2026™ LIVE, FREE and EXCLUSIVE

Granville Bridge disaster 40th Anniversary

Granville bridge

Granville bridge Source: AAP

Granville: On Track for Disaster The worst rail disaster in Australias history occurred on 18 January 1977 when a packed commuter train ran off the rails and slammed into a road overbridge at Granville in Sydneys west. The heavy concrete bridge collapsed and flattened two carriages, killing 83 people and injuring another 210.



Share

News

Sign up now for the latest news from Australia and around the world direct to your inbox.

By subscribing, you agree to SBS’s terms of service and privacy policy including receiving email updates from SBS.

Follow SBS Arabic

Download our apps

Listen to our podcasts

Get the latest with our exclusive in-language podcasts on your favourite podcast apps.

Watch on SBS

Arabic Collection

Watch SBS On Demand

Watch now