‘Only getting worse’: Commuters brace for timetable setbacks

A shake-up of the train timetable has been deemed another slap in the face for western Sydney commuters hoping for the return of express services, with critics warning the "ramifications are massive".

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Good morning Gurpartap, A shake-up of the train timetable has been deemed another slap in the face for western Sydney commuters hoping for the return of express services, with critics warning the "ramifications are massive". Read why the rail trip is 'only getting worse'. Have a good day. News Update 'Only getting worse': Commuters brace for timetable setbacks A shake-up of the train timetable has been deemed another slap in the face for western Sydney commuters hoping for the return of express services, with critics warning the "ramific... READ MORE   'Forever chemicals' force dam shut down A dam has been cut off from providing water into a state's drinking supply after dangerous chemicals were detected. READ MORE   More news Will they or won't they? Big question over Royals visit King Charles and Queen Camilla's Aussie tour has barely kicked off as speculation swirls over what they might and might not do. 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