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Public transport
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.
- by Matt O'Sullivan, Michael McGowan and Jessica McSweeney
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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.
- by Max Maddison
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.
- by Kishor Napier-Raman and Stephen Brook
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Public transport
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.
- by Megan Gorrey
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.
- by Penry Buckley and Anthony Segaert
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.
- by Cindy Yin
Opinion
Public transport
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.
- by Alexandra Smith
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Public transport
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.
- by Matt O'Sullivan, Jessica McSweeney and Anthony Segaert
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.
- by Alyssa Talakovski and Anthony Segaert
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Public transport
Sydney trains to shut down from Thursday to Sunday, disrupting millions of commuters
Transport Minister Jo Haylen warned there would be “major disruptions” and urged commuters to avoid peak travel times during the shutdown.
- by Max Maddison, Matt O'Sullivan and Cindy Yin
Sydney Park Junction upgrade should be finished. Instead, it’s back to the drawing board
Transport officials quietly slashed planned upgrades for Sydney Park, prompting NSW Transport Minister Jo Haylen to intervene.
- by Daniel Lo Surdo
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