The Rail Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) are planning to strike again starting this Sunday.

Transport officers will refuse to issue fines, the gates at train stations will be left open, and rolling targeted rail strikes will take place across the state from next week as the NSW Government forces rail workers to ramp up their protected industrial action in an attempt to secure crucial safety commitments.

RTBU NSW Secretary Alex Claassens said rail workers have been left with no choice but to take further protected industrial action following the NSW Government’s continued refusal to commit to fixing the New Intercity Fleet’s safety issues.

Upcoming action includes:

August 7: Ban on transport officers issuing fines and cautions begins
August 10: Strike in area 1, 10am – 4pm
August 12: Ban on cleaners using vacuum cleaners or scrubbing machines
August 13: Station staff to leave all gates open at all times
August 15: Train crew to only operate trains that meet maintenance centre minimum standards
August 17: Strike in area 2, 10am – 4pm
August 23: Strike in area 3, 10am – 4pm
August 25: Strike in area 4, 10am – 4pm
August 31: Ban on operating foreign-made trains

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