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The Marshall Government would need to find alternative savings measures if the sell-off of the state’s rail services did not proceed, the head of the Transport Department has conceded – despite previous assertions proceeds would be reinvested into improving the network.
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The State Government has again “categorically ruled out” shutting or downgrading the Grange train service despite Labor claims the Transport Department has been “actively looking at closing the line or cutting services”.
The State Government will seek a private operator for Adelaide’s public train and tram services.
Transport Minister Stephan Knoll warns “uncomfortable change” is in store for Adelaide’s public transport system, as the Government continues to eye off privatisation of its rail fleet.
Privatising the state’s rail fleet could usher in higher fares, service cuts and government subsidies, the sector’s union claims, as Premier Steven Marshall today confirmed “all options” were on the table.
