Sydney Train Network Faces Continued Disruption After Union Action Blocked

A federal court injunction halted planned industrial action, but unresolved pay disputes signal potential future disruptions.

The NSW government secured a last-minute federal court injunction on Sunday to block industrial action by rail unions set for Monday.
Despite the injunction, Sydney's train network experienced delays and cancellations on Monday due to residual impacts from earlier preparations for industrial action.
The dispute centers on rail unions' demands for a 32% pay rise over four years and a reduced 35-hour workweek, which the government has rejected as unsustainable.
Union leaders criticized the government's legal intervention, claiming negotiations were close to an agreement before the injunction derailed talks.
The unions plan to ballot members on new industrial actions, raising the possibility of further disruptions after Christmas if no resolution is reached.