Rail unions had planned industrial action after negotiations over a new pay deal collapsed. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTransport NSW this morning has issued a warning that there may still be delays on the rail network this morning, despite the last minute intervention to prevent industrial action.In an alert issued this morning, they warned that trains along the North Shore, Northern and Western Lines may be “less frequent” with trips taking “longer than normal today”:Trains may be less frequent and trips may take longer than normal today due to the impact of recent protected industrial action. Trains may leave from different Platforms, have changed stops or be cancelled. Check station information screens, transport apps and listen to announcements for service updates. Metro services are also running frequently. Please allow plenty of extra travel time.Jo Haylen has one job, to keep NSW transport moving. Instead, she’s steering us straight into gridlock. This government’s inability to manage basic industrial negotiations is leaving families stranded and businesses bleeding at the busiest time of the year. Continue reading…
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Author : Mostafa Rachwani
Publish date : 2024-12-08 20:29:17
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