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Sydney train commuters are caught in the middle of the brinkmanship between rail unions and the government.

‘Worse and worse every day’: Sydney rail commuters face more frustration

As a bitter pay dispute drags on, union members are due to restart action that could slow the passenger train network as more people return to work next week.

  • Megan Gorrey

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NSW Police Commissioner Karen Webb says she is worried about the safety of revellers.

Police commissioner warns rail chaos could trigger NYE fireworks cancellation

The government is seeking a legal intervention because of fears that train disruptions risk leading to deadly crowd crushes.

  • Matt O'Sullivan, Michael McGowan and Jessica McSweeney
The shutdown of Sydney’s train services on Monday left thousands stranded.

New Year’s commuter chaos on cards as transport union votes for further action

Industrial action on Sydney’s rail network is back on the table after union members voted overwhelmingly to continue their campaign.

  • Max Maddison
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

The Grinch of Grayndler: Albanese’s local Labor Christmas party not happening

An annual Christmas party for Labor members traditionally hosted by Anthony Albanese and NSW Transport Minister Jo Haylen won’t go ahead this year.

  • Kishor Napier-Raman and Stephen Brook
The government is facing renewed pressure to extend the metro line.

Why Sydney needs these two ‘missing pieces’ of the metro rail network

The state government is under renewed pressure to extend its metro rail line to fast-growing western suburbs.

  • Megan Gorrey
The independent regulator has approved Sydney’s much-delayed Mariyung intercity fleet for passengers, after modifications agreed by the state government and the RTBU.

Behind schedule and over budget, NSW intercity trains a step closer to taking passengers

The safety regulator says the new Mariyung fleet, beset by years of delays, is ready for use. The NSW government is yet to commit to a start date.

  • Penry Buckley and Anthony Segaert
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Generic train departing from Central train station Sydney on Saturday 30th September 2017. Photograph by Katherine Griffiths

What you need to know about the Sydney train shutdown

It’s been called the worst shutdown on the rail network in living memory. Here are the key things you need to know.

  • Cindy Yin

This shutdown will turn Pearl Jam into traffic jam, and commuters will play the blame game

Transport Minister Jo Haylen likens the transport union to a boa constrictor strangling the rail system, but the government will not escape blame if the city comes to a standstill.

  • Alexandra Smith

No end to stalemate as Sydney train shutdown looms

Commuters have been warned the passenger rail network won’t run from Friday morning until Sunday morning in a major escalation of a pay dispute.

  • Matt O'Sullivan, Jessica McSweeney and Anthony Segaert
Rose Valente, founder of The Ladies Lounge on Oxford Street, has had her plans for the weekend thrown into disarray by the rail shutdown.

The train shutdown could derail the weekend. This is how one business is coping

Ahead of the looming rail shutdown, Rose Valente has hired a private bus to get her patrons to and from major football matches. Others are less optimistic.

  • Alyssa Talakovski and Anthony Segaert

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