❓ A parliamentary question regarding issues with C-series trains, specifically concerning brakes and door malfunctions. The response indicates no issues with brakes or doors opening unintentionally, but acknowledges instances of doors failing to open at stations, with corrective actions taken.
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I refer to C-series trains, and I ask: (a) have the following issues presented during the assembly process, during testing, or during live service: (i) brakes jamming on; (ii) doors opening on their own (unintentionally); and (iii) doors not opening at stations?
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Answered
13 August 2025
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Transport
Response time
5 days
(a) (i) No
(ii) No
(iii) Yes, there have been a few reports of a door or doors not opening at some stations. Changes have been made to lessen the likelihood of such issues.
(ii) No
(iii) Yes, there have been a few reports of a door or doors not opening at some stations. Changes have been made to lessen the likelihood of such issues.
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