Peter Grech
Peter Grech is the divisional president of the Rail and Tram Union (RTBU) in Australia, representing the interests of drivers and other staff in the rail and tram sector. He has recently been vocal about safety concerns following a series of tram fires in Sydney, calling for an urgent investigation by transport officials and safety regulators to address potential risks to commuters and workers.
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Rail, Tram and Bus Union divisional president Peter Grech said tram drivers he had spoken to were mostly fine.
Sydney light rail tram fires spark apology from Transdev Australia
Australia· 2026-07-16
Peter Grech, divisional president of the Rail, Tram and Bus Union, said Transdev had not been transparent about the cause.
Replacement batteries fail to stop repeat blazes on tram networkAustralia· 2026-07-14
RTBU divisional president Peter Grech said the latest incident raised serious questions about the safety of the light rail network.
Sydney light rail tram fire forces services to stop for hoursAustralia· 2026-03-05