New figures obtained by the Opposition reveal NSW train drivers ran through red lights 224 times in 2024\u201325 \u2013 an average of four times every single week \u2013 raising fresh questions about the culture and priorities inside Transport for NSW following the generous new pay deal with the Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU).
The data, compiled by Shadow Assistant Minister for Government Accountability Matt Cross, shows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The poor performance follows ongoing poor service reliability in August with one in four trains late servicing the intercity line and one in every ten trains late on Sydney\u2019s suburban line.
For regional commuters from the South Coast and Central Coast travelling on the intercity lines, nearly 40 per cent of services have been late in 2025. For suburban services across Greater Sydney, it\u2019s just as bad with almost two in every five trains running behind schedule.
Leader of the Opposition Mark Speakman said commuter concerns are being ignored by this sleepy Government.
\u201cGetting the trains to run safely and on-time is basic service delivery, and this Labor Government can\u2019t even do that,\u201d Mr Speakman said.
Shadow Minister for Transport Natalie Ward said the findings prove Labor has the wrong priorities and focus.
\u201cCommuters are left stranded by delays and cancellations while drivers are running red lights four times a week,\u201d Ms Ward said.
Shadow Assistant Minister for Government Accountability Matt Cross said commuters expect safety to be at the very centre of service delivery.
\u201cIt shouldn\u2019t take the Opposition to uncover these damning statistics before the Government acts,\u201d Mr Cross said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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