COMMUTERS on the South Coast Line between Sydney and Wollongong can expect some delays today with planned industrial action affecting train services.
Trains will run to a reduced frequency on some lines to minimise the impact of the planned disruption, which will see train services restricted to travelling no faster than 60 kilometres per hour.
Rail, Tram and Bus Union NSW members will strike over what the union claims is senior management’s refusal to meet with them as they negotiate a new bargaining agreement.
Sydney Trains Chief Executive Matt Longland says bargaining meetings are proceeding between the rail agencies and the Combined Rail Unions, however the Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) has indicated it will proceed with protected industrial action.
“While we have worked to minimise impacts for our customers, some delays and longer journey times are expected for most of the day,” Mr Longland said.
NSW TrainLink Chief Executive Dale Merrick said Regional Rail services will also be affected by the go-slow action.
“Regional Rail and Intercity customers need to plan ahead, as some journeys will take significantly longer to reach their destination and experience altered stopping patterns,” Mr Merrick said.
The following lines will be affected by these disruptions, including a reduced speed and frequency;
- T1 North Shore & Western Line
- T2 Inner West & Leppington Line
- T8 Airport & South Line
- T9 Northern Line
- Central Coast and Newcastle Line
- South Coast Line
- Blue Mountains Line
- Southern Highlands Line
- Hunter Line
Limited buses will run on key routes to support trains during the go-slow action. Customers can also consider driving to a nearby station commuter car park to have better connection with alternative transport services.
Customers can plan their journey ahead by visiting transportnsw.info
For the latest traffic updates visit livetraffic.com or download the Live Traffic NSW App.
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