Hunter Train Services Disrupted

BOTH passenger trains and freight trains in the Hunter will be disrupted due to industrial action this week.

While bus services are being scheduled to replace passenger train services, the Australian Rail Corporation urges passengers to consider all options including private transport.

All passengers are advised to check the Transport NSW website before travelling: www.transportnsw.info.

John Fullerton, chief executive officer of Australian Rail Transport Corporation, said they apologise for the disruption and are working with the Unions to resolve the enterprise agreement.

“We’re working closely with our customers to manage this process safely but at this stage we expect the Hunter coal network to come to a halt over the next few days and widespread passenger disruptions particularly later in the week,” said Mr Fullerton.

“We urge passenger train customers to plan ahead, check with their passenger operator and consider arranging alternative transport, particularly if they have any important appointments like doctor visits,” he said.

SERVICE IMPACTS

Wednesday, August 3:

• No expected impact to Hunter passenger services.
• Severe disruption to coal and other freight services.

Thursday, August 4:

• All passenger and coal trains will be impacted due to a two hour stop work. The stop work starts at midday, but all services before and after this period will be impacted.

Friday, August 5 and Saturday August 6:

• All passenger trains will cease operation for 48 hours starting at 7am on Friday and continuing throughout Saturday. Bus services will replace train services during this period.
• All coal and freight trains will also cease for the 48 hour period.

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