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Major update after train strike brought Sydney to a standstill – here’s what commuters need to know
Thousands of Sydneysiders are hoping for a smooth commute home on Thursday night after rail workers were ordered to stop industrial action immediately.
The Fair Work Commission has ordered an interim order stopping all strike action until a hearing is held next week.
The strike ban came into effect 6.30pm Thursday.
The NSW government earlier submitted a 424 application to the Fair Work Commission, in a bid to force industrial action to stop.
The breakthrough comes after two days of travel chaos as part of the rail union’s ongoing pay dispute.
An estimated 40 per cent – about 1,500 rail services – were cancelled or significantly on Wednesday.
An additional 1000 services were cancelled on Thursday.
More to come
