Transport Minister Stephan Knoll says the works that caused the shutdown of the Adelaide train network on the weekend were a success and now commuters can get faster information about departures and arrivals.
Mr Knoll, the State Government and the Transport Department came under intense fire for scrapping train services on the weekend of the Adelaide Test match.
The trains were out of action because of the relocation of the Operations Control Centre, adjacent to the Royal Adelaide Hospital, to Dry Creek.
International experts were required to oversee the works and could only be in Adelaide on the weekend.
Despite Cricket Australia, which had to pay for a special transport plan, being furious at the decision and the SA Cricket Association lobbying for the work to be delayed the State Government did not reverse the unpopular decision.
Mr Knoll said there was “a lot riding” on the delicate operation and he was pleased to say the move was a success.
“Moving what is effectively the central nervous system of our train network is as sensitive an operation as any – its importance is akin to that of an air traffic control tower at an airport,” he said.
“Ultimately, through the relocation and the improved system will we be able to provide a better train service for commuters.”
The improved IT systems we provide train commuters with immediately, up-to-date information on departure screens, he said.
To counter the train cancellations, the State Government put on replacement buses. But social media reports claimed they were struggling to keep up with demand.
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