Data shows there has been an increase in incidents where trains passed signals at danger, including those where a collision could have occurred.
Trains running red lights on Sydney’s rail network have put commuters at risk of collision eight times over the past two years, new data reveals.
Of the 340 SPAD incidents over the last two years, eight trains reached a point where a collision could have occurred with another train, infrastructure or motor vehicle: four in 2022–23 and four in 2023–24.In another 24 instances, the train passed the red light signal by more than 100 metres but remained within a safe distance of other trains.
Opposition transport spokeswoman Natalie Ward said: “Unsafe driving practices can be a warning sign of underlying safety risks and more serious incidents to come. Rail safety needs to be a priority for everyone.”
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