Train customers in Sydney’s south are a step closer to more frequent and reliable services after the NSW Government signed $110 million worth of new signalling contracts.
The deal with Siemens Mobility Pty Ltd will deliver the first digital signalling on Sydney’s rail network, between Sutherland and Cronulla, allowing drivers to receive information directly into the train cab rather than looking at fixed ‘traffic light’ signals outside.
It might sound like a minor change but it’s going to make a huge difference to the way our rail network operates.
While traditional signals have served Sydney well for decades, they are fixed at set locations and limit the railway from operating at its full potential. This technology allows the track and train to talk to each other continuously.
That means trains can run closer together, safely, and once installed across the network, will allow services to run more reliably. It will also mean when an incident happens, the network can recover more quickly.
Construction between Sutherland and Cronulla will start this month with the new system due to be ready for operations in 2023.
The work forms part of the NSW Government’s $5.3 billion More Trains, More Services Program.
As part of the program, Sutherland Shire commuters can look forward to a 30 per cent increase in services on the T4 Line, with extra services from Cronulla, Waterfall and Hurstville.
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Very sad times for our community.
As more details emerge about the heroism of first responders and bystanders and about the victims of the Bondi Junction atrocity, today was a chance for the community to come together to express its grief and solidarity.
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STATEMENT ON BONDI JUNCTION TRAGEDY
Tonight we are shocked and saddened by today’s tragedy at Bondi Junction. The NSW Police have advised that the situation is now under control.
Our hearts go out to the victims, their families and loved ones.
The NSW Opposition expresses our gratitude to our police, health workers, other first responders and members of the public, and particularly to those who displayed extraordinary bravery in the face of tragedy.
We pray for the speedy recovery of those in hospital tonight.
Now, and in the coming days and weeks, it’s important that those affected by this tragedy receive the care and support they need.
As a community we’ll need to come together to support those who have suffered injury, loss and trauma today.
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My sincerest condolences to the families and friends of the deceased and injured. R.I.P. 🙏🤲
Where is the premier of the state not a good look for the premier not to face up to the camera's
Where's the premier of nsw a no show premier when the public are looking for leadership and support for the survivors
My sincerest condolences to the families and friends of the deceased and injured 😔
My Question is where was the premier of the state and deputy premier why didn't they both show their faces to the media where they're hiding away from the media ? Not a good look for the state of NSW
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