Fresh train delays in Sydney as expert warns outdated systems are likely to keep failing
by Elias Visontay Transport and urban affairs reporte from World news | The Guardian on (#69S1S)
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Sydneysiders have been hit with fresh train delays, and repeated outages due to outdated communications technology and poor backup system planning are likely to continue, a transport expert has warned, as the Perrottet government is accused of neglecting upgrades.
The warning came on Tuesday morning as commuters were told to allow plenty of extra travel time" due to urgent signalling work at Broadmeadow and train repairs on the north shore line at Waitara that caused delays across the network.
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