Transport for NSW is advising customers to expect delays across the train network on Wednesday due to protected industrial action which will significantly reduce services.
The Combined Rail Unions today made concessions to allow the operations of more trains than was originally planned to service the network.
Despite the union concessions, the rail network will still operate to a reduced level tomorrow given the number of other services that are unable to operate due to protected industrial action. The RTBU has also provided relief from the ban on transpositions, to assist with the flood recovery.
However you should still expect disruptions on the train network with limited trains in operation and associated challenges of rostering and timetabling.
Services tomorrow will operate to a reduced timetable with a reduction of trains during peak hours and altered running patterns across the day.
The ongoing effects of extreme weather, which has already impacted parts of Greater Sydney, the Hunter and Wollongong, will also mean commuters and motorists will see more disruptions than usual.
Localised flooding and multiple landslips are impacting train services, including a major landslip along the main western rail line across the Blue Mountains that will take weeks to repair. The landslip, which occurred near Blackheath, has closed the line between Katoomba and Mt Victoria, which means passenger services cannot travel over the Blue Mountains.
The Dubbo and Broken Hill XPT services to and from Sydney have also been replaced by coaches, where available.
Bathurst services are being replaced with coaches between Lithgow and Bathurst return, where available.
There are also significant disruptions on the South Coast Line.
If you do need to travel, please plan your trip and check travel alerts for the latest information on public transport services.
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