The Latest Breaking News from Alex Claassens

Urgent fix blitz to get Sydney's trains back on track

Recommendations by an independent review to fix Sydney's struggling rail infrastructure and unreliable timetable will be adopted by the state government.

AAP · May 22, 2023

NSW government, rail union sign a deal paving way for end to rail strikes

After a mammoth seven-hour meeting, the government agrees to a union demand which will see the New Intercity Fleet undergo about $300 million in repairs.

ABC News · Nov 25, 2022

Free rides on Sydney trains this week

Travel on Sydney's trains will be free this week as the government looks to avoid further disruptive industrial action by the union

AAP · Nov 20, 2022

YIKES: The NSW Government’s Set To Take The Rail Union To Court Over Its Opal Machine Plan

The NSW Government looks set to take the Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) to Federal Court over its plan to shut down Opal readers.

Pedestrian.tv · Oct 18, 2022

NSW government to seek damages from rail union over plan to turn off Opal gates

Minister David Elliott claims the NSW government will seek to recoup the millions of dollars it's set to potentially lose in the latest round of industrial action.

ABC News · Oct 18, 2022

Federal court fight for Opal shut down

The NSW government is suing the rail union after its vow to turn off Opal card readers at train stations, in the next phase of a protracted industrial dispute.

AAP · Oct 17, 2022

NSW rail union to switch off card readers

Opal card readers will be turned off at NSW train stations as the rail union's long-running dispute with the state government rolls on.

AAP · Oct 17, 2022

Syd Folks Could Cop Free Train Rides ‘Cos The Rail Union’s Voted To Turn Off Opal Readers

Is anyone else getting déjà vu?

Pedestrian.tv · Oct 13, 2022

Rail union votes to disable Opal readers

NSW commuters will be prevented from paying for trips when the Rail, Tram and Bus Union disables Opal readers, as its dispute with the government continues.

AAP · Oct 13, 2022

Plan to turn off NSW Opal readers revived

A rail union plan that would allow NSW train commuters to travel for free is back on the table, with members to vote on the move.

AAP · Sep 27, 2022