Matt Longland
Matt Longland is the chief executive of Sydney Trains, responsible for overseeing the operations of the train network in Sydney, Australia. In recent news, he has been vocal about the significant disruptions caused by industrial action from the Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU), citing a sharp increase in sick leave among train drivers which has contributed to widespread train delays and cancellations.
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Recent news mentions
Sydney Trains chief executive Matt Longland said overhead wiring could be challenging for maintenance crews to inspect.
How Sydney Trains plans to stop the meltdowns
Australia· 2026-03-04
Chief executive Matt Longland said the V-set trains were likely to be retired from the Blue Mountains line by the middle of next year.
Peak-hour incidents surge to decade-high despite reviewsAustralia· 2025-10-13
Sydney Trains chief executive Matt Longland puts it bluntly: 'We did not take care of passengers'.
NSW Government reports scathing findings from overhead wiring bungle at HomebushAustralia· 2025-09-23
Sydney Trains chief executive Matt Longland said the report was a wake-up call for leaders in the rail operations division.
‘Boys club’ puts female staff at risk of harmAustralia· 2025-07-06Sydney Trains chief executive Matt Longland mentioned that the old system of note-taking made coping with the disaster more difficult.
Rail workers vote to accept pay offer, ending industrial actionAustralia· 2025-07-05
Sydney Trains chief executive Matt Longland announced multiple changes and staff movements to improve the safety and reliability of the rail network.
Sydney Trains review recommendations after wiring failure plunged network into chaosAustralia· 2025-06-11
Sydney Trains chief executive Matt Longland said last week’s train network meltdown was made more difficult by the current system.
One union yet to confirm support for end of Sydney rail disputeAustralia· 2025-05-31
Sydney Trains chief executive Matt Longland said on Today that the situation is unpredictable and may worsen.
More than 200 rail workers stay home as train disruptions drag onAustralia· 2025-02-16
Sydney Trains chief executive Matt Longland said there had been 'a very significant uptick in sick leave'.
Sydney train dispute continues as union and government refuse to back down on actionAustralia· 2025-02-14