Sydney commuter delays and shutdown of T3 line possible if NSW fails to reach agreement with transport union

RTBU says it will call off this week’s industrial action if government agrees to offer 50-cent fares to public transport users

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Commuters can expect delays and a main Sydney train line’s conversion to a metro service may be derailed unless the New South Wales government can reach an 11th-hour agreement with the rail union.

The Rail, Tram and Bus Union failed to reach a breakthrough in emergency talks with Sydney and NSW Trains management on Wednesday afternoon after beginning industrial action that morning.

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