In an extraordinary live radio interview, SA Transport Minister Stephan Knoll today admitted he had no idea how much money would be saved by privatising South Australia’s train and tram services, or if it would deliver any savings at all.

New figures released yesterday by transport industry lobby group Tourism & Transport Forum (TTF) have shredded the South Australian Government’s argument on the privatisation of train and tram services.

Public transport workers have launched the Our Trains and Trams: Not for Sale campaign to keep Adelaide Metro in public hands.

In a decision just handed down, the Rail Commissioner in South Australia was found to have fallen short of its obligation to adhere to natural justice and procedural fairness principles when conducting a disciplinary process.

Transport workers from Adelaide Metro are calling on South Australian Minister for Transport Stephan Knoll to address a mass meeting to discuss the Government’s plans to privatise train and tram services.

Public transport workers today demanded Transport Minister Stephan Knoll release the full business case for his planned privatisation of South Australia’s passenger train and tram networks.

Public transport privatisation is a scam that will see service standards reduced, jobs lost, and South Australian commuters fleeced, according to the Rail Tram and Bus Union (RTBU).

An attempt by Linfox Australia to stop industrial action by employees of Aurizon Operations Ltd has been rejected by the Fair Work Commission.

Labor’s proposed Rail Technology Campus at Chullora will help ensure Australia rail workforce is fit-for-purpose in a rapidly changing industry.

Fifty years ago today, a Victorian union leader was sent to prison for standing up against tyranny.