Sydney Faces Major Transport Disruption as Train Strike Looms

Negotiations between the NSW government and rail union stall, threatening a three-day train shutdown starting Friday.

The Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) plans to halt Sydney's train services from Friday morning to Sunday mid-morning due to unresolved pay and conditions disputes.
The union demands include a 32% pay rise over four years and 24-hour weekend train services, which the government has deemed unsustainable.
Transport Minister Jo Haylen has urged commuters to prepare for significant delays and to seek alternative transport options.
Businesses and events in Sydney are scrambling to organize alternative transport for attendees, with concerns over the city's tourism reputation.
The shutdown is expected to impact over a million daily commuters and major events, including concerts and sports matches, across the city.