RailCorp Transit Officer
Transit Officers were the security and fare compliance function for RailCorp train services in New South Wales, Australia. Transit Officers conducted uniformed and plainclothes patrols on CityRail and CountryLink train services and assigned to ensure the security of passengers, staff and rail property. The position was created in 2002 after a report found that rail security required more authority than possessed by the Chubb Security security guards contracted by RailCorp. Previous figures showed that over 600 Transit Officers had been engaged, however the number was reduced to 150. NSW Transit Officers were phased out in December 2013, when all security functions across the Transport Cluster were transitioned to the New South Wales Police Transport Command. At the same time Transport for New South Wales (TfNSW) created the new and distinct role of Transport Officer, deployed across the network in a revenue protection role only. Status and powers Legal status The ''Rail Safety A ...
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