Question regarding the accuracy of a Rail, Tram and Bus Union survey comment about C-series train brake pressure checks, deferred to a previous answer.

AnsweredQoN 352Legislative Council
Asked
24 June 2025
Portfolio
Transport

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I refer to the Rail, Tram and Bus Union survey of C-series train drivers, and the comment on page 41 that "There is no way to check BCP pressures to see if brakes are sticking", and I ask: (a) is the quoted comment accurate; (b) if no to (a), are drivers able to check the brake cylinder pressure; (c) if yes to (b), how; and (d) if yes to (a), is this acceptable and safe?

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Answered
12 August 2025
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Transport
Response time
3 days
(a)-(d)  I refer the Member to the answer given to Legislative Council Question on Notice 304.

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