Sydney

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Sydney commuters are expected to face major peak-hour disruption for an entire week with light rail workers shutting down tram services over pay and conditions.

All inner-Sydney light rail lines are due to grind to a halt during peak hours from 8am to 10am and 4pm to 6pm, from Monday to Friday, after the union decided to ramp up its industrial action.

Workers say they are fighting transport operator Trandev’s refusal to provide them with more sick days and for a wage increase that keeps up with the cost of living.

The company’s Sydney managing director apologised for the service disruptions and urged customers to plan ahead.

“We are working hard with transport partners to minimise impact to customers caused by this industrial action,” Arsene Durand-Raucher said.

“Customers should plan ahead and consider alternate transport options during the disruption period or, if possible, avoid non-essential travel on the trams.”

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