Sun 13 Sep 2026 · 12 midday to 4.00pm
Murulla Rail Accident Centenary Commemoration & Memorial Dedication
Burning Mountain, New England Highway (between Wingen & Blandford)
Members of the Murrurundi community collaborated with Transport for NSW and the Upper Hunter Shire Council will dedicate this permanent monument
On the afternoon of 13th September 1926, the North West Mail train departed Moree bound for Newcastle. Just before midnight at Murulla, the North West Mail was struck by runaway wool-laden wagons which had broken away from Goods Train 62. The collision resulted in 27 deaths and around 38 injuries. This was the highest toll in a rail accident until Granville in 1977.
The Commemoration of the Centenary of the Accident and Dedication of the Memorial will be Sunday 13th September 2026 from Midday.
The Hon Jenny Aitchinson MP
Member for Maitland
Minister for Roads
Minister for Regional Transport
Roger Weeks
Head of Railway Transport for NSW
The Murulla Memorial is at Burning Mountain New England Hwy between Blandford & Wingen.
The Design: The monument features intricate sculpture work by Fran Wachtel alongside dedicated stonework by Peter Morris.
Visit website / Facebook
The Commemoration of the Centenary of the Accident and Dedication of the Memorial will be Sunday 13th September 2026 from Midday.
The Hon Jenny Aitchinson MP
Member for Maitland
Minister for Roads
Minister for Regional Transport
Roger Weeks
Head of Railway Transport for NSW
The Murulla Memorial is at Burning Mountain New England Hwy between Blandford & Wingen.
The Design: The monument features intricate sculpture work by Fran Wachtel alongside dedicated stonework by Peter Morris.