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Sydney's weekend of free train travel amid threat of disruptions to cost taxpayers up to $3.5 million
Government pay negotiations with the Rail, Tram and Bus Union broke down earlier this week and the union threatened to disrupt services on one of the busiest weekends of the year.
Transport for NSW announces free travel on Sydney train and metro services to soften the blow of industrial action
The New South Wales government has declared free train rides for commuters this weekend amid concerns over industrial action from the Rail Tram and Bus Union during the AFL and NRL finals series.
Disruptions to Sydney’s rail networks to ease over the weekend
Disruptions to Sydney’s rail network this weekend may not be as bad as feared, after workers called off some planned industrial action. The government has temporarily met one of their demands, with two days of free train travel.
Free rail travel for Sydney residents this weekend amid escalating industrial dispute
Sydneysiders will be able to jump on any train for free this weekend.
Free train travel for footy finals in Sydney
Train travel will be free ahead of footy finals and will commence from midnight. Transport for NSW Secretary Josh Murray told Sky News Australia there will be “special event services” and express trains operating from Central to Sydney Olympic Park.
Unions NSW drop threats of industrial action after transport minister promises free rail travel in Sydney this weekend
The NSW state government is pleading with the Rail, Tram & Bus Union not to block the rollout of the new Metro at Bankstown. The union wants extra staff to work on the driverless trains and is threatening to prevent construction work beginning on the new extension.
Sydney rail chaos shelved as free fares get union tick
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.
Free travel on NSW rail services this weekend
Commuters in New South Wales will benefit from free travel on the state's rail network this weekend. It's after a breakthrough in negotiations between the Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) and the state government.
Sydney's Southwest Metro train delays to cost $3.6 million a day
The conversion of the T3 Bankstown train line was meant to start next Saturday, but the project won't start unless an agreement is reached with the Rail, Tram and Bus Union.
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