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Story summary
- Transdev, the operator of Sydney's light rail, faced scrutiny after two fatal incidents in 2023 and 2025.
- A whistleblower alleged safety upgrades, including sensor technology to prevent accidents, were canceled due to costs despite successful trials.
- After the first death, the national rail safety regulator received updates on the project and sided with Transdev against proceeding.
- Following the second death, the project restarted amid criticism of the initial decision, and investigations continue.
