The rail union says it will shut down a popular train line over safety concerns, as the NSW government offers free travel to pre-empt commuter chaos.

The rail union says it will shut down a popular train line over safety concerns, as the NSW government offers free travel to pre-empt commuter chaos.

The ultimate plan is for a high-speed rail network to connect Brisbane, Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne and regional communities across the east coast.

The NSW government has made the offer of free train travel in a bid to pressure the rail union to drop work bans.

The NSW government has made the offer of free train travel in a bid to pressure the rail union to drop work bans.

The NSW government has made the offer of free train travel in a bid to pressure the rail union to drop work bans.

Train disruptions on one of the busiest weekends of the year have been averted, with the NSW government and the Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU)...

Train disruptions on one of the busiest weekends of the year have been averted, with the NSW government and the Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU)...

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