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Urgent fix blitz to get Sydney's trains back on track

Recommendations by an independent review to fix Sydney's struggling rail infrastructure and unreliable timetable will be adopted by the state government.

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NSW government, rail union sign a deal paving way for end to rail strikes

After a mammoth seven-hour meeting, the government agrees to a union demand which will see the New Intercity Fleet undergo about $300 million in repairs.

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Free rides on Sydney trains this week

Travel on Sydney's trains will be free this week as the government looks to avoid further disruptive industrial action by the union

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NSW Premier agrees to five days free rail travel next week to stave off industrial action

Another week of industrial action on Sydney trains has been avoided, with the premier agreeing to support a demand by the state's rail union.

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NSW train union ramps up industrial action

The Rail, Tram and Bus Union and the NSW government remain at loggerheads, with the union flagging more industrial action that will disrupt commuters.

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Rail union halts plan to turn off Opal card readers after NSW government court action

Rail union secretary Alex Claassens says the NSW government's court action to stop a planned switch-off of card readers amounts to a "vicious" attack on workers.

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NSW rail union Opal plan delayed by court

The NSW government is suing the union representing rail workers ahead of a plan to deactivate Opal card readers, prompting the RTBU to go to court too.

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YIKES: The NSW Government’s Set To Take The Rail Union To Court Over Its Opal Machine Plan

The NSW Government looks set to take the Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) to Federal Court over its plan to shut down Opal readers.

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NSW government to seek damages from rail union over plan to turn off Opal gates

Minister David Elliott claims the NSW government will seek to recoup the millions of dollars it's set to potentially lose in the latest round of industrial action.

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Federal court fight for Opal shut down

The NSW government is suing the rail union after its vow to turn off Opal card readers at train stations, in the next phase of a protracted industrial dispute.

AAP

NSW rail union to switch off card readers

Opal card readers will be turned off at NSW train stations as the rail union's long-running dispute with the state government rolls on.

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Syd Folks Could Cop Free Train Rides ‘Cos The Rail Union’s Voted To Turn Off Opal Readers

Is anyone else getting déjà vu?

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Rail union votes to disable Opal readers

NSW commuters will be prevented from paying for trips when the Rail, Tram and Bus Union disables Opal readers, as its dispute with the government continues.

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Plan to turn off NSW Opal readers revived

A rail union plan that would allow NSW train commuters to travel for free is back on the table, with members to vote on the move.

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Opal card shutdown to cost $2m every day

The NSW treasurer has criticised a rail union plan to switch off Opal card readers, accusing the group of using commuters as "political playthings".

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Sydney news: Face masks no longer mandatory in taxis, rideshare services from Wednesday

MORNING BRIEFING: From Wednesday, people do not have to wear masks in taxis, rideshare services and indoor areas of cruise terminals.

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Transport Minister David Elliott says rail union plan to switch off Opal card readers is illegal

NSW Transport Minister David Elliott says he will take rail workers to court if they are seen switching off Opal card readers next week as part of ongoing industrial action.

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Rail union's Opal action 'may be illegal'

The NSW transport minister is seeking advice on whether the rail union is allowed to deactivate Opal readers next week in its stoush with the government.

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NSW rail dispute: legal threats over union plan to turn off Opal card readers at train stations

State transport department seeking legal advice over plans by the Rail, Tram and Bus Union to switch off electronic gates

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Hearing on NSW train dispute pushed back

The Fair Work Commission hearing to help resolve the NSW rail dispute has been put off until Friday, after government lawyers said they needed more time.

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NSW government to investigate federal minister's letter to Fair Work Commission

The New South Wales government is probing if the federal government may have tried to improperly influence the Fair Work Commission, as the state gears up for a showdown with the rail union in the tribunal on Tuesday.

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Railroaded: the drastic actions to redefine victory in the Sydney train dispute

As new fronts open up in the war between the NSW government and the rail union, the definition of ‘winning’ is changing

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Federal government seeks to change law that has become central to Sydney train strike dispute

NSW government had threatened to terminate existing enterprise agreement with rail workers over ongoing industrial action

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Close of business: NSW government gives rail union Friday deadline to end industrial action

Government to seek termination of enterprise agreement unless further action is ruled out before weekend

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Fresh ultimatum in premier's union threat

The NSW rail union says it won't endorse Premier Dominic Perrottet's "take it or leave it" offer to end a dispute that has caused months of chaos for commuters.

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