Rail gates thrown open as three weeks of industrial action begins | sallyrawsthorne
The gates to the city’s rail network have been thrown open, as union members begin a planned three-week period of industrial action and Sydney Trains management urges customers to pay regardless.
Rail users will be able to access the city’s train network without tapping on or off for three weeks, starting on Saturday.While passengers could run the risk of a fine or caution if they do not tap on and off, the union has banned its members from issuing fines or cautions until September 6 as well.
“Tapping on and tapping off ensures commuters are charged the correct fare, and can access Opal benefits, including daily and weekly travel caps,” chief executive Matt Longland said. Two ministers met with union leaders on Thursday night and agreed to provide a deed next week guaranteeing the government would make modifications to the trains.
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