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Sydney’s light rail is in crisis as trams catch fire repeatedly—six in four months, all linked to rooftop batteries. Despite a replacement program, new batteries fast-tracked as a fix are now sparking fires, forcing major service disruptions. Transdev insists no known defects are deployed, but passengers are terrified and Transport for NSW is demanding accountability. The Office of Transport Safety Investigations is now expanding its probe to uncover root causes, assess risk management, and find lasting safety solutions.

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