Overview

• The Fair Work Commission issued an interim order suspending industrial action by rail unions until a hearing scheduled for next Wednesday.
• The NSW government filed an urgent application to end the strikes, citing significant economic harm and commuter disruptions caused by the ongoing pay dispute.
• Over 1,900 train services were canceled on Wednesday, with hundreds more impacted Thursday, leading to widespread delays and cancellations across key Sydney lines.
• The government has offered a 15% pay rise over four years, which unions have rejected, maintaining their demand for a 32% increase over the same period.
• Commuters have been advised to avoid non-essential travel, while the government considers refund options for affected passengers.