Overview

• Transport Minister John Graham on Sunday released dozens of CCTV clips revealing dangerous close calls between trams and pedestrians, motorists, cyclists or delivery riders.
• Government data shows the new Parramatta light rail line recorded more near-misses in its first year than the Sydney CBD and Newcastle routes.
• Loaded at 85 tonnes, light rail vehicles cannot deviate from tracks and require extended distances to halt, making split-second errors potentially catastrophic.
• Fatal incidents in recent years include a 2023 teenage girl’s death and a man in his 40s who died in June after attempting to cross between carriages.
• The footage release precedes the start of Rail Safety Week on Monday as part of Transport for NSW’s campaign to boost public awareness and reduce collisions.