❓ Hon Steve Martin inquires about the resolution status of eight specific technical issues affecting C-Series trains, following up on a previous Question on Notice. The answer indicates ongoing monitoring and adjustment of technical solutions, while asserting good overall performance of the trains.
AnsweredQoN 1654Legislative Council
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I refer to the answer to my Question On Notice 1249 answered on February 24 regarding issues with C-series trains, and I ask:(a) have each of the following issues with C-Series trains been completed and resolved with a technical solution:(i) aircon software update and vent redesign;(ii) replacement of all driver seats;(iii) resolution of all brake blending functionality issues;(iv) resolution of all VCB issues;(v) all new stickers showing passengers how to open doors installed;(vi) all railcar wheel upgrades;(vii) all demisters fixed and switched on; and(viii) all cab harmonic noise fixes completed?
I refer to the answer to my Question On Notice 1249 answered on February 24 regarding issues with C-series trains, and I ask:
(a) have each of the following issues with C-Series trains been completed and resolved with a technical solution:
(i) aircon software update and vent redesign;
(ii) replacement of all driver seats;
(iii) resolution of all brake blending functionality issues;
(iv) resolution of all VCB issues;
(v) all new stickers showing passengers how to open doors installed;
(vi) all railcar wheel upgrades;
(vii) all demisters fixed and switched on; and
(viii) all cab harmonic noise fixes completed?
I refer to the answer to my Question On Notice 1249 answered on February 24 regarding issues with C-series trains, and I ask:
(a) have each of the following issues with C-Series trains been completed and resolved with a technical solution:
(i) aircon software update and vent redesign;
(ii) replacement of all driver seats;
(iii) resolution of all brake blending functionality issues;
(iv) resolution of all VCB issues;
(v) all new stickers showing passengers how to open doors installed;
(vi) all railcar wheel upgrades;
(vii) all demisters fixed and switched on; and
(viii) all cab harmonic noise fixes completed?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
18 June 2026
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Transport
Response time
6 days
(a) Technical solutions relating to C-Series trains will continue to be monitored and adjusted as required during the project delivery. The C-Series trains overall continue to perform well in passenger service.
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