Sydney trains delays: fare-free day to compensate commuters stuck in rail chaos as Minns calls for review

NSW premier Chris Minns says service not ‘good enough’ as delays continue on Wednesday after high-voltage wire fell on train, crippling networkAustralia news live: latest politics updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe 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 due to the incident at Strathfield that triggered a network-wide power outage, affecting all but one heavy rail line.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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