More rail chaos for Sydney commuters as government and unions fail to reach deal

Strike action expected on Wednesday and Friday next week after agreement to modify fleet left unsigned

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A second dose of rail chaos is likely to hit Sydney commuters next week, with more union action threatened.

The NSW government and the rail union failed to come to an agreement on Friday afternoon, after hopes for a deal emerged amid the travel disruption.