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❓ Hon Steve Martin questions the government about concerns raised by train drivers regarding the reliability of DAVS cameras on C-series trains. The government asserts the cameras are reliable and drivers are trained to manage any issues, dismissing safety concerns.

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Asked

25 June 2025

Member

Hon Steve Martin

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Transport

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I refer to the Rail, Tram and Bus Union report into the survey of C-series train drivers, and the comment from Driver 75 stating, "The DAVS are terrible as with all the cameras all you see is movement and you are not sure if people are getting on or off and it is extremely difficult to see station staff on the platform if there is a safety incident", and I ask: (a) does the Government acknowledge issues with the DAVS cameras; (b) in relation to (a), is a fix being applied; (c) if yes to (b), when will it be applied; (d) if yes to (b), at what cost, and who will bear the cost; and (e) if no to (b), are the driver concerns unwarranted?

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Answered

13 August 2025

Responded by

Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Transport

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3 days

(a) - (e) C-Series railcars are fitted with external door cameras which are reliable. Drivers are trained in the event of camera view being obscured or not available. This is consistent with the A & B-Series fleet. There are no safety concerns with railcar mounted DAVS.

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