NSW Government Transport Procurement Policy in Tatters as Inner West Light Rail Line Shut Down For 18 Months
The closure of the Inner West Light Rail line for at least 18 months and the decommissioning of every single tram on the line is clear evidence that the NSW Government’s transport procurement policies have comprehensively failed passengers across the state.
NSW Government transport procurement policy in disarray after Inner West Light Rail defects revealed
The NSW Government’s policy of buying cheap transport infrastructure from overseas has been thrown into disarray after Transport for NSW admitted that every single tram on the Inner West Light Rail that has undergone recent safety inspections had serious cracking defects.
Read moreWhen will the other 9 river class ferries be operational?
The overseas built River Class ferries have been plagued by design flaws and safety issues since the NSW Government took possession of them.
Read moreRob Stokes must save the Queenscliff
Rob Stokes must save the Queenscliff. Mothballing one of our iconic Manly ferries will lead to service cancellations, delays and reduced capacity right at the start of the service’s summer peak
Read moreWhere is the plan for a Covid safe transport network as restrictions ease on Monday?
Shadow Minister for Transport Jo Haylen has called on newly appointed Transport Minister Rob Stokes to release his plan to keep Sydney’s transport network Covid safe before restrictions are eased on Monday.
Read moreRob Stokes should reverse Government decision to mothball iconic Manly Ferry Queenscliff
Labor is urging newly appointed Transport Minister Rob Stokes to reverse the Government’s decision to mothball the Queenscliff, one of Sydney’s iconic Manly Ferries.
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Don't let Constance do to Australia what he did to NSW
Andrew Constance will leave a legacy of billions in blowouts, of botched project after botched project, and of sending hundreds of quality New South Wales manufacturing jobs offshore.
Read moreConstance must listen to Sydney Rail workers on safety concerns
Transport Minister Andrew Constance must open negotiations with Sydney’s rail workers and the Rail Tram and Bus Union to address their concerns about safety and conditions.
Read moreTime for the NSW Government to listen to Sydney's rail workers
Labor has urged the NSW Government to open good faith negotiations with workers across Sydney’s rail network to avoid further disruption of the transport network and of vital train services.
Read moreWorkplace rapid antigen testing needed for bus drivers as soon as possible
Labor is urging the NSW Government to roll out workplace rapid antigen testing at every bus depot across Greater Sydney as soon as possible to protect bus drivers, passengers and to keep COVID-19 from spreading through the public transport system.
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