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driverless trains

‘We won’t need train and bus drivers’: Transport Minister

Aug 17, 2017

NSW Transport Minister Andrew Constance says he sees a day in the future when the private sector will deliver public transport services instead of government. Read the article in the Sydney Morning Herald here and […] Read More »

Driverless trains could be on new Aurizon CEO’s wishlist

Driverless trains could be on new Aurizon CEO’s wishlist

Jan 10, 2017

A recent article in the Australian Financial Review speculates that introducing driverless trains and continuing to cut staff could be among the changes that new Aurizon CEO Andrew Harding will make to the company.   Harding replaced Lance Hockridge […] Read More »

Near-accident during driverless trains trial in India

Near-accident during driverless trains trial in India

Nov 9, 2016

Two Delhi Metro driverless trains ran onto the same track during a trial run in India. The Indian Express reports that the accident was narrowly averted but an inquiry will look into what was responsible for causing the […] Read More »

Are there “fatal flaws” in Rio Tinto’s driverless trains plan?

Are there “fatal flaws” in Rio Tinto’s driverless trains plan?

Aug 17, 2016

Mining giant Rio Tinto is having difficulties with AutoHaul, its driverless trains program. The company is spending $US518 million on the problematic driverless trains, claiming that AutoHaul will save the company up to an hour […] Read More »

Liberals should come clean with plans to sack drivers and privatise Sydney Trains

Liberals should come clean with plans to sack drivers and privatise Sydney Trains

Jul 21, 2016

No surprises that the Daily Telegraph is going after transport workers as the NSW Government starts their push to buy the driver-only NIF trains. Below you can read the media release we sent out to […] Read More »

Secretary’s wrap

Secretary’s wrap

Jul 10, 2015

It seems as though the current Premier isn’t all that fussed about commuter safety. Just last week he and the Transport Minister, Andrew Constance, were out and about spruiking their plans for the driverless Sydney Metro. Read More »

Premier pushing ahead with ridiculous driverless plans 

Premier pushing ahead with ridiculous driverless plans 

Jul 2, 2015

The Premier has confirmed he is pressing ahead with plans to build the Sydney Metro City tunnel, although it is not expected to open until 2024.  Read More »

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