An expert panel of three has been appointed to conduct a short review into the overhead wiring incident that caused disruption across the Sydney Trains network last week and take a system-wide look at maintenance and reliability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Transport and Infrastructure expert Kerry Schott AO, former chief executive of the NSW Independent Transport Safety and Reliability Regulator (ITSRR) Carolyn Walsh, and former Ausgrid CEO Trevor Armstrong will lead the independent review.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ms Walsh led the Sydney Trains\u2019 Rail Infrastructure and Systems Review of 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
They will be supported by the Premier\u2019s Department and Transport for NSW in a rapid investigation into three key areas of concern:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The three investigators will meet this week to finalise their Terms of Reference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sydney Trains has begun its own internal investigation and metallurgical analysis of the failed wire and will report findings to the investigators. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Minister for Transport John Graham said:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWe have heard loud and clear the frustration of the commuting public and this expert and independent panel of three reviewers is going to assist in making sure we are focused in exactly the right areas to drive the improvements to the train system that passengers expect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cA short and sharp independent review into maintenance, punctuality and customer communications will assist in understanding how we can do better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe NSW Government is investing record amounts into maintenance and reliability, guided by the Rail Repair Plan and Train Repair Plan. We have driven down delays from temporary speed restrictions but we know there is much more to do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe aim here is not to repeat the previous review of Carolyn Walsh but I am confident her detailed knowledge of this issue and Kerry Schott\u2019s vast experience supported by Trevor Armstrong will ensure valuable new insights are delivered.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Panel<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Dr Kerry Schott AO<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Kerry Schott has extensive experience in transport and infrastructure.\u202fShe has served at Board level on transport operators like Moorebank Intermodal, Sydney Metro, Sydney Light Rail and ARTC, amongst others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dr Schott is currently a Director of AGL, a member of Aware Super\u2019s Direct Asset Committee, and Chair of the Australian Government\u2019s Competition Review Panel.\u202fShe has been a Director of the National Broadband Network (2012-2022), a director of NSW Treasury Corporation (TCorp) (2012-2019) and CEO and Managing Director of Sydney Water (2006-2011).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Carolyn Walsh<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Carolyn Walsh has 40 years\u2019 experience in the Commonwealth and NSW public services, focusing on industry, science and transport issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n She is currently the Chair of the National Transport Commission, a member of the Board of the NSW Environment Protection Authority, and Chair of the Transport Asset Manager (TAM).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Carolyn is a former Commissioner of the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (2010-2020) and was Chief Executive of NSW\u2019s Independent Transport Safety and Reliability Regulator (ITSRR) \u2013 the then rail safety regulator in NSW \u2013 from 2004 to 2009.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Trevor Armstrong<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Trevor has over 35 years of experience in the energy industry, and has previously held senior executive roles at Ausgrid, including CEO. His experience includes leading large and complex engineering operations with a focus on safety in high-risk environments. He also has extensive asset and incident management experience in the NSW electricity industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n He was a member of the Australian Energy Market Commission Reliability Panel for 10 years. Until April 2025 he was the CEO of the Central West Orana Renewable Energy Zone and is currently on the Board of Power and Water Corporation in the Northern Territory.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" An expert panel of three has been appointed to conduct a short review into the overhead wiring incident that caused disruption across the Sydney Trains network last week and take a system-wide look at maintenance and reliability. 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