LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe
NSW Government Throws a Freebie Pass for Huge Sporting Weekend
In a move reminiscent of a last-minute game-winning try, the NSW government has announced free train travel this weekend amidst ongoing enterprise agreement negotiations.
The Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) strike, sparked by a contentious decision to close a key train line for a year to make way for a high-speed Metro link to the western suburbs, has put a damper on an epic weekend of sports in the harbour city.
With the Wallabies set to go head-to-head against the All Blacks in the highly anticipated Bledisloe Cup test on Saturday night, and with AFL and NRL finals matches drawing in over 100,000 passionate footy fans on Friday and Saturday nights, the impact of the strike on train services is expected to be like a bone-crunching tackle.
Transport Minister Jo Haylen, in a move reminiscent of a well-timed substitution, took to social media to reassure fans, stating, "We know rail travel could be a challenge as a result of industrial action.
So this weekend, we're making all rail travel free."
As fans gear up for a weekend packed with sporting action, the government's decision to slash train fares is sure to score big points with the public, even if the strike threatens to throw a curveball into travel plans.