Queensland Rail Track Closures Extended by 4 Days

0:00It's April 8th. From your city to your ears, this is Adelaide News today, powered by AI. I'm Cory with the story. Queensland Rail just extended track closures by four extra days, blaming protected industrial action from union workers. The shutdowns were originally set from Friday, April 3rd to Sunday, April 26th, for urgent fixes on projects like Brisbane's Cross River. Rail. The Fair work commission stepped in on Sunday, April 5th, lifting the actions of some jobs could start Monday, April 6th. But overhead power lines couldn't be safely shut down on Friday, pushing everything back and forcing the full extension to April 30th. Commuters are feeling the squeeze hard, with frustration building over these delays. Queensland Rail CEO, Kat Stapleton, admits customers are upset and says they feel it too, while labor opposition calls it a deep hit for riders. And, freight haulers already hit by sky-high fuel costs. Specific stretches now face the extra time. One more day from Kabulcher to Guimpy North, and four days each from Bowen Hills to Eagle Junction and Northgate, plus Boggo Road to Banoon.

1:08Rail replacement buses will keep running as often as possible alongside regular services. Tots with the Electrical Trades Union are heating up, with Stapleton noting productive chats lately. Fingers crossed they land a fair new deal soon, getting those trains back on track without more headaches.