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Industrial action from the rail union is causing disruptions across Sydney’s train network.

‘Uptick in sick leave’: Sydney rail workers accused of illegal action as train chaos lingers

Delays to the city’s train network were expected to continue into Saturday morning ahead of yet another showdown in the NSW Fair Work Commission.

  • Michael McGowan, Alexandra Smith and Jessica McSweeney

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Industrial action from the rail union is causing disruptions across Sydney’s train network.

It’s Valentine’s Day and the rail union has broken Sydney commuters’ hearts

For workers and businesses, it was one to forget. Even the most sympathetic to the unions’ cause are tired of being used as bargaining chips.

  • The Herald's View
Unhappy commuters stranded at Parramatta Station on Friday morning.

The $4500 sticking point that sent Sydney trains into chaos

After months of stalled negotiations, on Thursday rail union bosses were convinced a deal was almost done. By Friday morning, the system was in meltdown.

  • Alexandra Smith and Michael McGowan
Contractors work on the new airport metro line.

Late opening for $11 billion metro line to Sydney’s new international airport

The delayed opening of the 23-kilometre metro line means the first passengers to touch down at the new airport will be denied the chance to catch a train.

  • Matt O'Sullivan
Platform screen doors are installed on platforms at stations along the converted section of the Bankstown line.

First driverless train set to run along final stage of Sydney’s metro line

Before testing can start, parts of the existing metro line will be shut earlier on at least six nights this month.

  • Matt O'Sullivan
Thousands of train services were cancelled or delayed over two days last month due to industrial action.

Rail union threatens go-slow unless Sydney commuters refunded for meltdown

The opposition has accused the union of “taking the public for a ride” by threatening a go-slow.

  • Matt O'Sullivan
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The comp;lex and costly upgrade of the Opal ticketing system is already running a year late.

The high stakes in costly and complex upgrade of Opal ticketing system

Internal documents reveal the risks the state’s transport agency faces in the shift from old technology to a next-generation system.

  • Matt O'Sullivan
The Metro rail tunnel will be fitted with high-capacity signalling, in an Australian first.

False alarm triggers major peak-hour delays after Parliament train station evacuated

Trains were delayed by up to 30 minutes after an automatic fire alarm was set off underground at Parliament station.

  • Hannah Hammoud
Greens leader Adam Bandt.

Greens’ $8 billion scheme for 50 cent fares across Australia comes with costing questions

The Greens say the plan would cost the federal government $2.6 billion in the first year. However, state revenues from public transport are at odds with that figure.

  • Olivia Ireland
Opal network.

The secret warnings of Sydney commuters being forced back onto Opal cards

A highly confidential business case reveals why a complex and costly upgrade of the ticketing system for public transport is urgently needed.

  • Matt O'Sullivan

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