A $447 million injection to extend the life of the ageing Tangara train fleet will keep them on the tracks for another 12 years as the government investigates building replacements locally.
Phrases including ‘alight here’ and ‘terminate’ frequently heard on Sydney trains via the pre-recorded notices will be gradually swapped out for more ‘casual’ and ‘colloquial’ words.
A suburban passenger train travelling from outer Sydney to the CBD was in danger of derailing or tipping over last Sunday when it crossed from one track to another at four times the speed limit.
The final Sydney Trains Review has been released, outlining key challenges and recommendations, including major system upgrades, fleet reliability and workforce gaps.
