Rail commuters in NSW are being warned to prepare for major disruptions, as the state’s train network will shut down for about 15 hours due to a planned strike. 7NEWS
Commuters in NSW are being warned to prepare for major disruptions, as the state’s train network will shut down for about 15 hours due to a planned strike.
Train replacement buses will be brought in free of charge but Sydney commuters have been urged to avoid travelling on Monday afternoon and Tuesday morning.Intercity and regional services will also be affected, with some of the services suspended from 3.30pm on Monday before resuming at 5.30am on Tuesday.
Motorists have also been warned to allow extra travel time as traffic may be heavier than usual due to the increased number of buses on the road.Commuters have been told they should avoid the network.Transport for NSW says there will be flow-on effects throughout the week, as many services are nearly fully booked as people travel home for Christmas.
The strike comes after industrial action last Tuesday when RTBU members refused to drive foreign-built trains used on about 75 per cent of services.The union and Transport for NSW are at loggerheads as they negotiate a new enterprise agreement covering more than 10,000 staff.
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