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Concerns Over Asbestos In Trains

October 5th, 2006

Some passengers have expressed concerns after asbestos components were found in the air conditioning units of a number of trains in New South Wales. The rail authority boss has stated that the asbestos comes from asbestos bonded tape used with the heater element mounts in the units, and that these will be removed as a precautionary measure.

However, the boss, Vince Graham, also added that there was no risk to passengers. He stated: "Independent air quality testing of carriages has confirmed that air in the carriages is clear, with no airborne asbestos detected and no risk to passengers."

The rail authority embarked upon a program earlier this year, in a bid to try and identify hazardous materials such as asbestos in its properties. A number of train stations have already been identified and will have works carried out to have such materials removed.

Staff working for the company have already been warned about associated health risks and necessary precautions that need to be taken in relation to the presence of asbestos and other potentially hazardous materials.

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