Repeated failures on Sydney’s train network will be the subject of a major independent investigation, as those choosing to drive are forced to endure another toll rise.
Sydney rail commuters have endured a year of delays, disruptions and widespread outages, including a digital radio system failure on March 8 that left every train stationary for 90 minutes at the start of the afternoon peak.
“It’s clear that our heavy rail network is facing significant issues,” Transport Minister Jo Haylen said on Friday.
“After 12 years of neglect from the former Liberal government, passengers have faced shutdowns, cancellations and delays across the network and on-time running is the worst it has been since the pandemic.”…