Union accuses site of deadly train derailment was 'awaiting maintenance'

The section of track where a Sydney-to-Melbourne train derailed, killing two people and injuring passengers, was awaiting maintenance, according to Victoria's rail union.

The scene of an XPT train derailment in Wallan North, 45km north of Melbourne Source: AAP

The scene of an XPT train derailment in Wallan North, 45km north of Melbourne Source: AAP