Why do Sydney’s trams keep catching fire?
Two Sydney trams caught fire over the weekend, prompting light rail service suspensions. The fires occurred after replacement batteries, meant to address prior incidents, ignited on Saturday, raising safety concerns among commuters. Transport for NSW is investigating the ongoing battery issues affecting the fleet, while Transdev insists there are no known safety defects.
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Published 14 Jul 2026, 19:00 UTC · Updated 14 Jul 2026, 19:10 UTC
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