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Combined rail unions say industrial action would be halted until end of September if government agrees to pay rise

A month of industrial action on NSW railways will end with workers refusing to operate most trains and commuters asked to avoid unnecessary travel.

MORNING BRIEFING: The rail union says trains will run to an enhanced weekend timetable while members consider the legal deed presented by the state government, while NSW starts to defrost after a cold snap. It will be yet another day of disruption across Sydney's rail network, with reduced services across…

There's been a major breakthrough in NSW's ongoing train stoush — but it's come too late to stop more disruptions on Sydney's network tomorrow.

The government has called for an end to Sydney's rail strikes as it delivers a deed it claims will meet union demands.

MORNING BRIEFING: A NSW state Labor MP accused of bullying says she "completely rejects the assertions" in claims raised just days after similar allegations were levelled at a colleague.

The Rail, Tram and Bus Union secretary says its battle with the NSW government could be easing but action planned for this week is "too far gone" to wind back.

The head of the rail union locked in negotiations says progress has been made on a deed for train changes, but some ministerial commentary isn't helping.

A strike is set to throw a spanner in the works for Newcastle commuters on Tuesday, as the Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) pushes ahead with industrial action against the state government.