BY DAKOTA TAIT
The Hunter's facing more disruption on the rail network today, as the Rail, Tram and Bus Union prepare for an overnight stoppage across the State.
The stoppage is scheduled to run from 8pm on Monday to 4am on Tuesday morning, but it's likely disruptions will begin as early as 3:30pm this afternoon.
Intercity and Regional services will be significantly impacted by the action.
Although it's currently in negotiations with the NSW Government over privatisation issues and the treatment of rail workers, the union's maintained a steady campaign of industrial action in recent weeks.
But NSW TrainLink Chief Executive Dale Merrick says the union should reconsider the action ahead of the holiday period.
“To take action that potentially ruins Christmas for some regional customers, after a tough year already, is pretty poor form," Mr Merrick said.
“We want unions to consider withdrawing the action altogether and focus on taking the bargaining forward."
It's likely the stoppage will have flow-on effects later in the week.
