The Rail, Tram and Bus Union announced there will be rolling strikes through August to voice their demands to the government over safety concerns on the New Intercity Fleet. 9News
disruptions on Saturday but instead the rail industrial action means gates will be open and some transport officers won't be issuing fines.
On August 15, train crew will only operate trains that meet "minimum standards" of the maintenance centre. This will cause significant delays for commuters similar to those seen in previous strikes when only 30 per cent of the fleet was operating.Transport staff are walking off the job again as they claim the NSW government has failed to meet their safety demands relating to the New Intercity Fleet.
"We've done everything by the book in order to get these vital safety changes, but the government is refusing to listen.
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