Qld: Rail sabotage a 'remote possibility': minister

AAP General News (Australia)
12-10-2009
Qld: Rail sabotage a 'remote possibility': minister

Sabotage is being examined as the possible cause of a series of southeast Queensland
rail network shutdowns.

The government's launched an independent investigation into a series of system failures
which have crippled the network in recent weeks.

Transport Minister RACHAEL NOLAN says she's spoken to the rail union about the shutdowns
.. but has full confidence in the workforce .. and believes sabotage is only a remote
possibility.

It comes as Queensland Rail's 13 hundred workshop staff returned to work today .. after
a 24-hour strike in protest over the government's decision to sell off part of the business.

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