Sydney rail disruptions put on hold as union approves of free fares
Trains will be free over the weekend amid concerns a dispute between the rail union and the government could deliver a serious hit to the Sydney economy.
Updated 2024-Oct-06 20:00
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The rail union claimed that the transformation was not safe and was unlike the newly built metro lines in other parts of Sydney.
Converting the Sydenham Bankstown section will involve its closure starting on September 30. However the government has cautioned that work stoppages by the union could lead to potential delays in the construction resulting in a monthly cost of $100 million to taxpayers.
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The union may also close down the entire T3 train line covering the route from Liverpool in Sydney s southwest to the city center if the government proceeds with converting a section of it to driverless metro specifications.
This support for struggling businesses will be significantly reduced if football fans are affected by this labor dispute.
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The significant public transportation disruption could not have happened at a more crucial moment stated Paul Nicolaou the executive director.
Business Sydney predicted that the weekend s activities would bring in $21 million to the economy of the city.
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People going to Moore Park for NRL and AFL final games on Friday have pre purchased their public transport fare with their ticket and can ride for no additional cost.
Commuters could be spared widespread transport chaos over a busy weekend of football finals in Sydney after the rail union paused planned industrial action on vital train services.
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After failing to reach a breakthrough in emergency talks with the NSW government the Rail Tram and Bus Union launched work bans that included refusing to staff the extra services needed for a marquee weekend of sport.
The complimentary train services will operate throughout the entire railway system including the subway every Saturday and Sunday.
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Sydney will be the location for NRL and AFL finals along with the Swans’ full capacity game against Port Adelaide at the SCG and the Bledisloe Cup rugby union match from Friday evening to the weekend.
He stated that the special event services will be added to the schedule and more details about their frequency will be given due to the short notice.
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Josh Murray Transport for NSW secretary mentioned that interruptions will continue over the weekend due to officials addressing last minute schedule changes.
The rail union s objection to changing a portion of the Bankstown line to a metro train aligns with their demand for a new enterprise agreement.
