NSW government loses bid to stop rail union’s industrial action

The NSW government had argued the train union’s planned action would severely hamper the state’s rail network. Photograph: Dean Lewins/AAP

Sydney is set for more train delays on Wednesday after the New South Wales government lost its case to suspend planned industrial action by the state’s rail union.

The government launched a case in the Fair Work Commission on Monday seeking orders to block the fresh round of industrial action by the Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU).