The temporary withdrawal of major work bans by rail unions has not completely removed one of train commuters’ biggest gripes.
New Year’s Eve fireworks will put immense strain on the city’s transport system. The big question is how much a new metro line will help to ease crowds.
Transport Minister Jo Haylen said Christmas,New Year’s Eve and the Sydney Test match were now “safe” from disruption.
The state’s main rail union dropped the work bans late on Monday,less than 18 hours before a critical hearing into the dispute.
The government is seeking a legal intervention because of fears that train disruptions risk leading to deadly crowd crushes.
The high-stakes brinkmanship between the state Labor government and powerful rail unions has been leading to this moment for months.
The state Labor government has responded by saying it will apply to Fair Work for industrial action to be suspended on the grounds of economic harm.
Passengers are expected to be walking through the major new terminal by the 2026 Christmas holidays,offering an alternative to the city’s incumbent airport.
After repeated delays,trams are finally set to start carrying passengers along the 12-kilometre line through the heart of Sydney’s second CBD.
Unions have notified of a range of work bans and other actions by their members on Sydney’s rail network from December 28.
Fixing areas around sinkholes will leave a busy arterial road reduced to one lane in either direction for 18 months.