NSW: New premier says on-time trains are top priority

AAP General News (Australia)
08-04-2005
NSW: New premier says on-time trains are top priority

SYDNEY, Aug 4 AAP - On his first full day in office, NSW Premier Morris Iemma has been
briefed on his highest priority issue -- getting Sydney trains to run on time.

Mr Iemma met with Transport Minister John Watkins and rail chiefs to discuss a new
CityRail timetable which will begin next month.

The premier said he would ask rail executives for precise details of their on-time
running targets and plans to improve those targets.

He also wants to bring forward infrastructure upgrades and improvements to the system.

"A million people use the CityRail system every day," Mr Iemma told reporters at Sydney's
Central station.

"This is why, as premier, fixing this is my top priority."

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