David Elliott hopes a deal is brokered next week, but warns of up to six months of further train delays if it isn’t
transport minister, David Elliott, has warned that industrial action that has crippled Sydney’s rail network could continue for another six months under a “worst-case scenario”.
“I’m not committing to the timeframe my predecessor offered up because [from] where I stand right now that might not be realistic.Amid months of industrial strife which has seen Sydney’s rail network beset by delays and cancelled services, Elliott also struck a hopeful tone on Friday. “We will be having some further intense negotiations related to [the enterprise agreement] next week and I’m hoping Alex Claassens and I can sit down and thrash out any outstanding matters,” he told the hearing.
The union has so far refused to cancel industrial action, saying it would consider the deed before making any commitments.
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