Sydney’s rail network will come to a complete halt for four days after negotiations between the state government and the Rail Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) fell apart.
The union last week petitioned the NSW government to run all rail lines for 24 hours from Thursday to Sunday or all services would be shut down.
The government initially agreed, but this week told the RTBU only a 24-hour service between Hornsby and Strathfield would be possible.
NSW’s Transport Minister Jo Haylen said the union rejected this compromise during a meeting on Tuesday and would launch a four-day strike.
‘We have respectfully asked the unions to withdraw these bans,’ Ms Haylen said.
‘Unfortunately, they are yet to do so.
‘These bans make it harder and harder for us to operate our train network, and it does mean that passengers should expect disruption later this week.
‘That could involve a complete stoppage of operations across the rail network.’
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Sydney’s rail network will come to a complete halt for four days after negotiations between the government and the Rail Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) fell apart (pictured, Town Hall station)
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