November 19th 2024.
Transport for NSW has made an announcement regarding the planned rail strike in Sydney. The strike, which was originally scheduled by the Rail, Tram, and Bus Union for four days from Thursday to Sunday, has now been delayed for a day. This decision comes after an agreement was reached between the union and the government to run services as usual tomorrow.
The strike was initially planned due to an ongoing pay dispute between the union and the NSW government. However, after a meeting at 5:30pm yesterday, Transport for NSW announced that the ETBU had agreed to run a regular train service on Thursday. This includes the planned additional 80 special event services to Olympic Park for the Pearl Jam concert.
Despite this delay, the strike is still set to take place from Friday to Sunday morning, resulting in the shutdown of the heavy rail network. In addition, industrial action has already begun to affect intercity train services as of today. This will result in trip reductions and cancellations for those travelling to and from Newcastle, the Central Coast, the Blue Mountains, the Southern Highlands, and the Illawarra.
Transport for NSW has stated that some bus services will be available, but they will be limited in number. It is advised for people to seek alternative transport options if possible and to allow for extra travel time. It is also recommended to plan the journey online before setting out.
Sydney Trains and NSW Trains have expressed their commitment to finding a solution for the workforce. In the meantime, people are encouraged to download the 9News app to stay up to date with the latest news, sport, politics, and weather. The app is available on both the Apple App Store and Google Play.
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