Posts Tagged ‘industrial action’

Photo essay: Melbourne’s four hour tram strike

On Friday August 30 Melbourne’s trams stopped for four hours between 10am and 2pm, while Yarra Trams drivers and customer service staff went on strike over pay and conditions. At the tram stops Signage was erected at tram stops to inform passengers. With messages also being added to the TramTracker screens. As well as being […]

Melbourne’s exploding Siemens trains

Last week Melbourne’s railway network almost came to a grinding halt when industrial action threatened to pull dozens of trains of service. So how did Metro Trains Melbourne find themselves in that situation?

Strange sign at Spencer Street Station

I was at Spencer Street Station today and saw this rather strange sign hidden away. It was well made, and designed to be used many times. It said the following:"Due to industrial action the country and interstate train service has been […]