The Rail, Tram and Bus Union secretary says its battle with the NSW government could be easing but action planned for this week is 'too far gone' to wind back.
Help keep family & friends informed by sharing this articleSydney commuters will be faced with more train delays this week, despite the union flagging a potential "breakthrough" in negotiations.Commuters are expressing frustrations at ongoing disruptionsThe Rail, Tram and Bus Union has stepped up its industrial action, which has been ongoing since the end of last year, stemming from concerns around the new intercity train fleet.
"Unless another minister interferes with that process, we may actually be able to come out and say, sometime tomorrow afternoon or in the next few days, that there'll be a breakthrough on the deed," he said. "I think Thursday's too far gone, I think we've already got all the planning in place," Mr Claassens said.
"We have agreed to meet the union demands to rip out safety equipment like CCTV cameras, and sensor technology," Mr Kean said. In the meantime, Sydney Trains chief executive, Matt Longland, said commuters should avoid all unnecessary travel for the next few days.
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