Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) has been locked in a months-long battle with the state government over pay, conditions, and what they say are safety concerns.
From September 21, the Opal machines across the rail network will be completely switched off, RTBU NSW Secretary, Alex Claassens, said.
"Turning off the Opal machines is the latest protected industrial action rail workers have been forced to take following the NSW Government's continued refusal to deliver safe trains and fair wages and conditions for workers.
"We've been doing everything we possibly can to reach a swift resolution, but the NSW Government is stalling the process at every opportunity," Claassens said.
"Turning off the Opal machines will cause a headache for the NSW Government and management and will also have the added bonus of giving free travel to our commuters, who have unfortunately had to bear much of the brunt of the NSW Government's continued pigheadedness on this issue."
It follows months of back and forth between the RTBU and the government over the new intercity fleet of trains.
The union undertook various industrial action including striking and leaving gates open which caused some chaos for commuters.
In response the state government put its foot down at the end of August and the dispute is now before the Fair Work Commission.
It is yet to respond to today's announcement.
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