Urgent WFH warning to tens of thousands of Australians: why you’re better off not going to the office TODAY
An urgent warning was issued on Tuesday for tens of thousands of Australians to work from home as the impact of recent wild weather continues to affect roads and public transport in New South Wales.
Transport for NSW are urging travelers to plan their journey carefully or work from home if possible, with trains to Port Kembla and Kiama on the south coast operating on a reduced schedule.
Track repairs are needed at multiple locations in and around Sydney after weekend flooding caused landslides that damaged rail infrastructure.
Buses will continue to replace trains between Bomaderry and Kiama – and are expected to do so for a number of days to come.
Commuters are being urged to work from home on Tuesday due to the stormy weather
Sydney was hit by a deluge of rain on Friday (photo Parramatta’s ferry port)
Buses will be stationed in Wollongong and Waterfall to supplement the trains.
Sydney Trains has 250 workers carrying out repairs, which are expected to cause delays.
Transport for NSW has advised passengers to allow extra travel time, check indication signs and listen to station announcements.
It is also recommended that commuters plan ahead by visiting transportnsw.info.
Adjusted timetables will also apply to other forms of public transport in the coming days.
Passengers are urged to consider alternative transportation if their usual route is affected.
Drivers are also warned to plan ahead and allow for extra travel time
Transport for NSW has warned drivers to use extreme caution on the roads and avoid non-essential travel in the affected areas.
Motorists are asked to use caution as the road surface may have deteriorated and potholes may be present.
Drivers should never drive through floodwaters, follow emergency services directions and exercise extreme caution as conditions can change quickly.