Previously, the Fair Work Commission had ordered rail unions to suspend their industrial actions due to significant delays impacting the NSW train network.

The Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) and other unions have indefinitely withdrawn their planned industrial actions that were set to disrupt Sydney's rail services.

Premier Chris Minns returned to work early to address the ongoing eight-month dispute with the rail unions, citing the substantial costs incurred by commuters and businesses.

Unions are pushing for a 32% pay rise over four years, while the government has proposed a 15% increase, which includes a federally mandated superannuation boost.

The NSW government plans to continue legal action to permanently end work bans on the train network, despite the recent withdrawal of more severe industrial actions.

The Electrical Trades Union (ETU) has only suspended its actions until the end of March 2025, leaving the potential for future stoppages.

The RTBU has been advocating for a 32% pay rise, while the government has countered with a 15% increase and a 1% boost in superannuation, but negotiations have stalled.

A union counteroffer was made but has not been publicly disclosed and was rejected, with no agreement on pay yet reached.

The dispute returned to the Fair Work Commission this week, where the government sought to end ongoing industrial actions amidst the pay dispute.

The New South Wales (NSW) government has withdrawn its legal bid to prevent further industrial action affecting Sydney's train network after rail unions made significant concessions.

Despite the unions' concessions, the government insists that its legal application is necessary to ensure permanent protection for commuters.

A contentious risk-assessment clause remains a major point of disagreement, requiring union consultations on risk assessments for new train fleets.