Sydney Metro Train Travels With Open Door, Prompting Safety Investigation

The driverless train malfunctioned during peak hour, leading to union calls for suspended operations and regulatory scrutiny of safety protocols.

A Sydney Metro train traveled between Chatswood and Crows Nest with an open door for approximately 60 seconds during Wednesday morning's peak commute.
Attempts to remotely close the malfunctioning door were unsuccessful, leading staff to manually secure the door at the next station before the train was removed from service.
The Rail, Tram and Bus Union has demanded an operational halt until interim safety measures are implemented, citing inadequate safety protocols.
National and state safety regulators are investigating the incident, including the use of manual overrides that allowed the train to operate with an open door.
Public footage of the incident has fueled concerns about the safety of driverless trains, with Sydney Metro apologizing and pledging full cooperation with the investigation.