Sydney train network to shut down for four days amid pay dispute


SYDNEY: Sydney's trains will completely shut down for four days starting Thursday (Nov 21) as the network's employees are set to go on strike amid a pay dispute with the state government, the New South Wales (NSW) government said on Tuesday, reported Xinhua

The authorities warned that there will be major disruptions for millions of commuters across Sydney between Thursday and Sunday after last-minute negotiations with the Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) to avoid strike action failed.

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