Home topics news News News All aboard the sardine express Jessica Stanic March 26, 2009 Is it just me, or is the NSW Labor Government running the state into the ground? Now, as a Labor voter myself, I suppose that I only have myself to blame, but I am increasingly becoming frustrated with the way they are attempting to run this state. My biggest grievance? CityRail. Yes, the shambolic rail system that is shaming our state and our country. As someone who commutes to work every day, I witness CityRail’s blunders on a daily basis, and wonder when they will ever get it right? Just when I think it can’t get any worse, another train service is cancelled, and ticket prices are increased by an extra $2 for another time in as many months. A survey conducted in September 2008 by the Independent Transport Safety and Reliability Regulator highlighted just how frustrated people are becoming with CityRail, with the survey uncovering two major issues for rail commuters: crowding and frequency of services. I couldn’t agree more. I for one am getting sick of riding the sardine express. I feel like cattle, as we are pushed through doors and restricted of air. I half expect someone to yell out “moooo.” The other day, I was travelling home from work, reading my book and attempting to wind down for the day. I had scored a great window seat, which was a nice change from standing the whole way. Unbeknownst to me, the