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Cancelled safety upgrades on Sydney light rail would have only cost $2.2m, whistleblower claims after fatal incidents

NSW government urged to investigate if transport department refused to share cost of sensors that would detect a person entering coupling area

The Guardian - AU

Sydney light rail trialled sensors after death but scrapped project due to cost before second fatality, whistleblower claims

Exclusive: Transdev undertook ‘coupling project’ after teen trapped between carriages in 2023. Trial restarted after second fatality, ex-employee claims, while operator denies ‘assessment’ ever shelved

The Guardian - AU

Boston bus driver charged after running over and killing a 5-year-old kindergartener

Jean Charles, 39, was released on $15,000 bail Thursday

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Sydney tram drivers fear more pedestrian deaths without urgent safety fixes

Exclusive: Drivers say they have been silenced after leaked memo from operator Transdev warned staff not to discuss pedestrian deaths with colleagues

The Guardian - AU

‘The danger gap is so big’: woman who witnessed Sydney light rail death calls for safety upgrades

Passenger who saw man die after he was trapped between two moving tram carriages hopes ‘something in terms of safety will come out of this’

The Guardian - AU

Should Sydney’s light rail carriages be modified after second death in two years?

Police believe man was crossing track between two carriages when struck, sparking safety debate

The Guardian - AU

Sydney trains to run 24 hours a day this weekend as government caves to union demand while warning of delays

Commuters can access round-the-clock trains from Thursday but light rail services will be limited on Friday and Saturday due to industrial action

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Government caves to worker calls for 24-hour trains

A train strike that could have brought Sydney to a standstill has been avoided after the government agreed to run 24-hour services.

AAP

Light rail to slow to a crawl as union ramps up demands

Sydney Commuters face frustratingly slow light-rail trips as industrial action linked to a wages dispute between drivers and a major private operator heats up.

AAP

Melbourne tram operator dumped for rival $6.8b bid

A $6.8 billion, nine-year contract to run Melbourne's tram network has been awarded to a rival bidder instead of its current operator.

AAP

Threat of further strikes looms over stalled light rail

Commuters will continue to endure interruptions in Sydney as rail union members consider extending a 24-hour tram stoppage during pay negotiations.

AAP

Tram network pay-row strike to hit Sydney commuters

Commuters in Sydney will be affected by a 24-hour tram strike as a union ups the ante in its bid for a pay rise to account for cost-of-living increases.

AAP

Luas trams are 'more dangerous' than ever, claim security staff

Anti-social behaviour complaints on the tram service have skyrocketed in recent years

Dublin Live

New Transdev boss denies deliberate bus cancellations

Newly appointed Transdev Australasia CEO Brian Brennan denies the company cancelled bus services to avoid penalties and welcomes plans for a government probe.

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Dublin Live

Gardai travel on Luas as concerns mount over anti-social behaviour

Gardai issued an update on Twitter regarding their response to increased anti-social behaviour on public transport

Dublin Live

Luas confirm Christmas and New Year's timetable with extra NYE trams

Luas operators Transdev confirmed today that all services will stop at 8pm on Christmas Eve, with no Luas trams in operation on Christmas Day

Irish Mirror

No extra security on Luas services for Halloween

Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) confirmed that security on the Luas over the Halloween period will be provided by the 55 existing security staff 'without the requirement for additional external resources'

Dublin Live

Young UCD student hit by Luas tram was already dead from fall, hears inquest

An inquest has heard how the aspiring young politician was killed after coming off his bicycle while cycling along the Luas track

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Irish Mirror

Aspiring young politician was already dead from fall before being hit by Luas tram

An inquest has heard how the a second year student of medical science and international relations at UCD was killed after coming off his bicycle while cycling along the Luas track

Leeds Live

'Angry' Leeds bus users bash 'barmy' timetable as new operator takes over

'What the heck is happening?!' fumed Wetherby passengers at operator Transdev

ABC News

Manly ferries operator says vessel 'well away' from Sydney Harbour cruise ship when steering failed

The operator of Sydney's ferries is investigating a steering failure in one of its vessels, the second steering problem to hit the new Emerald Class fleet within days.

Birmingham Post

Wrightbus partner secures Australian hydrogen bus orders

Ballymena bus maker said move paves way for "huge" opportunities in the region

AAP

Bus company fined over employee complaints

Bus company Transdev has been fined $30,000 without conviction over discrimination of an employee who was given a warning after workplace safety complaints.

Manchester Evening News

How Greater Manchester bus cuts could affect you if last ditch rescue plan fails

A plan to save the routes and maintain service levels as best as possible has been hatched by local leaders - who say failure to act would have ‘significant’ consequences for people who rely on public transport.

Irish Mirror

Luas speed limit reduced at pedestrian crossing in Tallaght, Dublin after elderly woman killed, inquest hears

Patricia Quinn suffered fatal injuries after being struck by a tram on a pedestrian crossing between the Cookstown and Tallaght Hospital stops on February 14, 2019

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