NSW premier Chris Minns says service not ‘good enough’ as delays continue on Wednesday after high-voltage wire fell on train, crippling network
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The New South Wales premier has called for an independent review as hundreds of thousands of Sydney commuters continue to face severe disruptions after a high-voltage wire collapsed on to a train on Tuesday afternoon, crippling the city’s rail network.
Chris Minns also announced a fare-free day for Monday to compensate commuters who faced chaotic train platforms, long bus queues and Uber surge pricing as westbound trains were halted after the collapse at Strathfield that triggered a network-wide power outage, affecting all but one heavy rail line.
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Author : Daisy Dumas and Elias Visontay
Publish date : 2025-05-21 04:06:00
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