‘Drop-kick kids’: Teen train surfers breaking into unmonitored Sydney carriages
One teenage surfer risks severe injury and fatal falls “for the thrill and the people you meet”.
One teenage surfer risks severe injury and fatal falls “for the thrill and the people you meet”.
First rolled out at select stations in 2021, the measure saw zero falls recorded on fitted platforms during its initial testing phase.
State transit routes were hit with a hidden charge in January 2025 without public knowledge.
The commotion left passengers facing lengthy delays, packed replacement buses, and eye-watering ride-share fares.
It happened to train driver Ben early on in his career. He still thinks about it every week.
Exclusive footage shows the frightening moment.
The transport service claims that the state government has cost it about $6 million in revenue.
Experts say that the nations’ reliance on a fragile digital system has exposed a glaring problem.
“There’s nothing that ruins a holiday faster for me than the dreaded drive.”
It has been reported that 11 people suffered severe injuries, 22 were seriously injured and 56 had minor injuries.