Sydney trains hit by serious delays after last-minute court ruling blocks industrial action

Train network workers had planned to strike after pay deal negotiations collapsed

• Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates
• Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast

There were widespread delays expected on Sydney's train network on Monday, despite a court's last-minute injunction against a planned strike after negotiations over a new pay deal collapsed.

Sydney commuters had hoped to be spared disruption after a court sided with the state government in granting the injunction late on Sunday.

Sign up for Guardian Australia's breaking news email