Despite a billion-dollar upgrade, train drivers are calling the Sydney to Melbourne railway a ‘disaster waiting to happen’ and are calling for an urgent inquiry into a problem that has crossed the state line.

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Progress on the establishment of a National Rail Safety Regulator is on track, but important issues remain unresolved – according to the Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU).

RTBU National Secretary Allan Barden today said the State, Territory and Federal Ministers – who met in Melbourne today – were getting the message on rail safety.

“The RTBU welcomes the communiqué released by the Australian Transport Council in Melbourne today.

“It’s good to see Federal Transport Minister Anthony Albanese and his State and Territory counterparts working together cooperatively, and prepared to consult with both the industry and workers on the development of the new regulator.

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