Its worth noting that the RTBU has been concerned about these fleets for yonks. Most of today's social contempt comes from the class warriors of the Left. Watch the final season of Better Call Saul now on Stan. Commuters arrive at the closed Central Station during a planned industrial action by workers at Sydney and NSW Trains in Sydney, Australia, on Feb. 21, 2022. Sydney and Melbourne airports are heaving with travellers this morning, as the Easter long weekend begins. Grinning Prince George looks all grown up as he poses by the sea in new official 'Until she met Harry people hadn't heard of her': Biographer Tom Bower claims Meghan married Prince Harry to Meghan Markle was prone to 'unpredictable' outbursts and 'reduced people to tears with her passive Meghan Markle lived 2,000 miles apart from Trevor Engelson, who she nicknamed 'Trevity-Trev-Trev', while Meghan 'DID make Kate cry during bridesmaids dress row': Duchess 'burst into tears' after bride 'compared Mr. and Mrs. Affleck go to Paris! They want to complain about their working conditions where their working conditions are pretty solid.. 'We never want to inconvenience commuters. Transport for NSW has confirmed services will be slashed by up to 70 per cent on Thursday. Heres how to tell if youll be affected, NSW commuters told to brace for significant delays as train drivers strike, Little-known feature on Sydney train services reveals secret to scoring a seat, The secret meaning behind those yellow numbered signs along Sydney train tracks, Millions of Sydneysiders are eligible for free travel. Re: Residents over 50 urged to get fourth COVID jab Travelled by train from Woy Woy to Gosford then taxi Gosford Hospital only to be told Sunday walk-in clinic closed. On July 1, this number is expected to rise to 75%. More than 1500 bus drivers across Melbourne have walked off the job after failing to reach agreements over pay and working conditions. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. The NSW government review will look at claims that the city's toll road system is costly and confusing. Its worth noting that the, Heading Into the Office This Week? A significant reduction in Intercity and regional services to the Central Coast, Newcastle, Hunter, Blue Mountains, Southern Highlands and South Coast lines is also expected on Thursday, June 30, and Friday, July 1. Commentdocument.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id", "a8caeee741860bf048f447fe75f74e3e" );document.getElementById("efb1a04fa5").setAttribute( "id", "comment" ); We will not spam you or sell your details. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. A man who nearly died after fainting onto the railway tracks as a train was approaching in Sydney was arrested after a stay in hospital. Bus drivers in region six, which covers the Inner West, Sydney CBD, Olympic Park, Strathfield and Rockdale services have turned off their Opal card machines today. The union says a rail strike will go ahead on Friday with 70 per cent of train services slashed and a weekend timetable running.

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It was designed to be driver-only, no guards on the train. The NSW Government has provided a formal offer to the combined rail unions to present to their members. He said the unions are trying to use the strikes to motivate people to vote Labor and put pressure on the Perrottet government.
Opal Plus works to streamline services like rideshare, ebike rental, taxi rides and parking. The, These cuts will probably create commuter delays and train cancellations. RTBUSecretary Alex Claassens earlier said that people need to understand that we are doing this for them., We want a safe train. The State Penalties Enforcement Agency has come under fire after admitting to sending 10,300 traffic fines to the wrong people. Unbridled Evil: The Corrupt Reign of Jiang Zemin in China, Antibodies From Vaccines Interfering Instead of Neutralizing Because of Spike Protein Changes: Dr. Risch, Workers in Red States Are Quitting Their Jobs at Higher Rates and Why That May Be a Good Sign, Exclusive: Patrick Byrne Reveals What Was Discussed in Secret White House Meeting with Flynn, Powell, and Trump, [Premiering on July 22] The Real Story of January 6 | Documentary. We use cookies to understand how you use our site and to improve your experience. Disruptions on Monday are expected to be relatively minor but on Tuesday, June 28, notified protected industrial action by the Rail, Tram, and Bus Union (RTBU) will see train services restricted to travelling no faster than 60 kilometres per hour in the Sydney suburban area. Seven in ten Met Police officers failed to make a single arrest in an entire YEAR, new figures reveal - as Shore-ly he can't be nine! New footage shows some of the verbal and physical abuse experienced by Queensland's frontline workers as authorities work to fix ongoing issues within the health and transport system. For the latest traffic updates visit livetraffic.com or download the Live Traffic NSW App. Enough is enough, were drawing a line in the sand, he said in a press conference on Friday. Hundreds of alleged defects have been found in Sydney's Lane Cove Tunnel. The New South Wales government has taken legal action in an attempt to prevent any further industrial action by rail workers that would disrupt Sydney's train network once again. NSW TrainLink Chief Executive, Dale Merrick, said customers in regional areas would be provided alternative travel options where possible but delays should be expected. Contact her at nina.nguyen@epochtimes.com.au. View policy.We respect your privacy; unsubscribe at any time. Heres what you need to do, Free rides for Sydneysiders after deal struck for beleaguered train network, Kochie unloads on protester hanging over major Sydney train line live on Sunrise, Man stunned after friends lift home leads to embarrassing request: Blows my mind, Three Ubers cancelled on a bride on her wedding day. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group. Potholes are among the daily pitfalls plaguing Sydney drivers, and for the first time, the dangerous and costly hazards are being mapped in real time. All inbound lanes are currently closed on the West Gate Bridge, creating delays in both directions.
', A further full hearing at the Fair Work Commission will take place on Thursday, ahead of further planned industrial action by the Rail, Tram and Bus Union on Friday. Woman reveals how she makes her own version of Mr Whippy ice cream that 'tastes exactly the same' for just ALISON BOSHOFF: Why ARE Posh and Brooklyn's wife ignoring each other on Instagram? Kim Rowe was travelling home on his e-scooter after his night shift when he collided with a cyclist. A chemical spill on James Ruse Drive in Sydney's west has seen lanes closed in both directions this morning while hazmat crews worked to contain the toxic mess during peak-hour traffic. The network is complex and there are a range of notified actions which will progressively limit our ability to deliver services, Collins said. NSW TrainLink is also attempting to directly contact customers who have bookings on regional train services to advise them of expected delays to their planned travel. Inside Tamara Ecclestone's 'billionaire's row' mansion after 25m jewellery heist: Never-seen-before footage Met Police officer is sacked for dodging 4.30 train fare after telling boss he did it all the time and only EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: Has Chris Evans missed out on 20m homes haul? Ignore what your mother told you! The NSW Teachers Federation and the Independent Education Union of Australia have organised a joint strike thats happening also on June 30. To improve your experience, Latest transport news including train travel, busses, aviation, ferries, public transport fares, Uber taxis, driverless cars, and other transport news headlines. Back on May 13, the RTBUs NSW Secretary, Alex Claassens, said, These trains are a disaster waiting to happen and there is an independent safety assessment, among other things, that confirms that. Terrifying moment a shirtless troublemaker stops traffic and Nick Kyrgios' message to fans as he surfaces at Wimbledon Duchess of Cornwall is dragged into royal race row with bombshell biography claim she told Prince Harry it Channel migrants landed in Britain with GUNS: Asylum-seekers triggered alerts on security databases and EPHRAIM HARDCASTLE: Dominic Cummings predicts Boris Johnson return.