The incident on Thursday at a new station in the central city will compound the problems besetting the $21.6 billion project after its opening was delayed.
A firefighter received an electrical shock during a final evacuation drill on Thursday for Sydney’s new metro rail line, compounding the problems besetting the $21.6 billion rail project after its opening was delayed.shows that the firefighter received the “minor electrical shock” while opening a driverless train door during a search-and-rescue exercise. An ambulance was called to assess his condition.
“Consistent with exercise protocols, the exercise was immediately suspended, with the participant checked by first aid,” the agency said.“NSW Ambulance attended as a safety precaution, and consistent with protocols, the participant will be monitored for safety.” Earlier on Thursday, Transport for NSW secretary Josh Murray said the agency was holding “intense meetings” with the parties involved in ensuring the new metro line was ready.
Murray said the “significant training exercise” for firefighters at Barangaroo station was the “last piece of the practice puzzle” before paperwork was scrutinised by the national rail safety regulator.
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