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The Marshall Government commissioned multiple investigations into the leaking of “confidential information” about its $2.14 billion rail operations privatisation, prompting one unsuccessful bidder to demand the procurement process be halted – just days before it was awarded to a rival firm.
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The State Government is spending millions of dollars on high-level Sydney-based contractors because “the local talent pool is not up the task”, the head of SA’s transport department has told parliament.
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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 Overland train service between Adelaide and Melbourne can be radically re-imagined to ensure its long-term viability, without breaking the bank, argues Edwin Michell.
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.
