LIBS CALL FOR TRAM FLIP PROBE

Liberal Transport spokesperson has called for an inquiry into the safety of Adelaide’s tram tracks after the third tram derailment in 10 days.

Mr Brokenshire said Transport Minister Conlon had been highly visible during the announcement of new trams in King William St but less vocal in relation to a series of derailments on the government’s recently refurbished tram lines.

“This tired repetition of TransAdelaide tram derailments can no longer be blamed on drivers,” Mr Brokenshire said. “A high level inquiry is needed to get to the bottom of the problem. We have just had a nine-week tram service closure to allow a track refurbishment project to proceed. The main outcome seems to be an unprecedented spate of derailments.

He said that “We now need a full inquiry into the entire tram refurbishment project, which has already blown out by $13 million before the $50 million for new tracks to North Adelaide and a further $11 million for extra trams is factored in.”

Mr Brokenshire said there appeared to be something wrong with the tram track upgrade.

“The Rann Government can’t keep blaming the tram drivers when it didn’t even complete the track renovation into the Glengowrie tram depot,” he said