‘The entire #Sydney rail network went down this afternoon, causing transport chaos for millions. The cause was the failure of a digital communications system (the Digital Train Radio System).

I've seen comments online from someone claiming to work at #SydneyRail that responsibility for DTRS has recently been privatised by the #Coalition NSW state government under Premier #Perrottet.

Can anyone clarify?

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/mar/08/sydney-train-network-trains-down-rail-delays-halt-communications-fault-update

#NSWpol #PublicTransport #PrivatisationFail

‘Avoid train travel now’: Sydney’s rail network grinds to a halt after communications fault

Transport for NSW says lines were shut down for safety reasons after radio system failed

The Guardian