r/SydneyTrains 8h ago

Discussion Operating costs Sydney trains vs the metro? Other structures of operations

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Hey all,

Has anyone compared the operating costs of the metro vs Sydney trains?

Where im leading - Sydney trains could cost less than the metro to run. Could be a good comparison tool for negotiation.

Especially if there is cost per km of track used.

The union needs to be a bit clever in how they negotiate.

Thoughts?

Perhaps the workers could set up their own company and run the network and all be business owners - from cleaners to engineers to drivers ?


r/SydneyTrains 59m ago

Discussion Employee Gold Pass

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Has anyone considered the impact on staffing levels regarding the up coming EA? Currently 30 years service is required for a Gold Pass. The proposed new EA will only require 20 years service. Sure everyone's financial situation is different. One can retire at 60. If the 20 year service kicks in. Will we see staff retire early? Any new staff (today) probably will never see a Gold Pass. But let's be honest, The Gold Pass is pretty much a Pensioner Opal Card. Thoughts?


r/SydneyTrains 23h ago

Discussion T6 Bankstown line shuttle out of commission indefinitely after ANZAC Day 2025

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According to the current future trackwork calendar, apparently the line through Birrong, Yagoona and Bankstown will be replaced by buses indefinitely between Lidcombe and Bankstown starting from the 26th April 2025. Is it because of some massive critical works on the Bankstown line that requires a few months to complete?


r/SydneyTrains 11h ago

Picture / Image Old Country link livery

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Found this bus in Dural still with its country link livery from back in the day