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Hon Helen Westwood MLC; NSW Deputy Oppostion Leader Linda Burney MP, Penny Sharpe MLC and NSW Opposition Leader, John Robertson at the 2012 Rainbow Labor NSW Fair Day Stall.

MEDIA RELEASE: Tuesday, 14 February 2012

FERRY FARES SET TO SKYROCKET UNDER O'FARRELL GOVERNMENT -
PARRAMATTA RIVER CAT FACES THE AXE

The NSW Labor Opposition has today demanded the O'Farrell Government rule out passing on huge fare increases and axing Parramatta River Cat services as part of the privatisation of Sydney Ferries.

"Transport Minister Gladys Berejiklian needs to take a stand and rule out huge fare increases and cuts to the Parramatta River Cat services today," Shadow Transport Minister, Penny Sharpe said.

MEDIA RELEASE Monday, 13 February 2012

O'FARRELL MUST RULE OUT PRIVATISING COUNTRYLINK
REGIONS FACE FARE INCREASES AND SERVICE CUTS

The NSW Labor Opposition has today demanded the O'Farrell Stoner Government rule out privatising CountryLink rail services to fund other projects in Sydney as part of its cost cutting review of RailCorp.

The O'Farrell Stoner Government is considering a report by Infrastructure Partnerships Australia that recommends the immediate sell off CountryLink to the private sector as part of its cost cutting review of RailCorp.

Thursday, 9 February 2012
21 HUNTER TRAIN STATIONS FACE LOSING STAFF

GOVERNMENT COST CUTTING REVIEW OF RAILCORP WILL LEAD TO UNSAFE STATIONS

LABOR OPPOSITION LAUNCHES PETITION TO SAVE STATIONS

The NSW Labor Opposition today launched a petition demanding the O'Farrell Government retain staff at 21 Hunter train stations facing staffing cuts – after it was revealed three of the stations in the firing line are ranked amongst the worst for crime across the State. 

"The O'Farrell Government's cost cutting review of RailCorp is threatening to remove staff from stations already struggling to deal with rising crime," Shadow Transport Minister, Penny Sharpe said today.