A PLANNED train strike in the middle of World Youth Day celebrations has officially been averted after eleventh hour talks between the Government and unions. The Rail Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) has withdrawn the threat of strike action, which had been set down for July 17, the day Pope Benedict XVI will tour Sydney. The RTBU instead will enter pay negotiations with RailCorp tomorrow at 9am (AEST) and will continue until an agreement is reached. Unions NSW secretary John Robertson said he and Transport Minister John Watkins would intervene if talks broke down again. "The unions have made a decision to withdraw the proposed industrial action during World Youth Day next week and none of that action will proceed,'' Mr Robertson told reporters. "This has been a win for rail workers and a win for commuters.'' The union wants a five...
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