<div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Commuters in </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/new-south-wales" rel="" target="_blank" title="New South Wales"><span>New South Wales</span></a><span> will enjoy 48 hours of fare-free travel later this month to make up for </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/strike" rel="" target="_blank" title="public transport chaos from industrial action"><span>public transport chaos from industrial action</span></a><span>.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>More than a million passengers will travel for free on the train and metro in the state between Thursday July 31 and Friday August 1.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The state government said the fare-free period is an acknowledgement for the patience of commuters after being "strained to breaking point" during months of disruptions on the rail network.</span></div></div><div><div id="adspot-mobile-medium"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE:</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/darling-downs-zoo-queensland-woman-bitten-by-big-cat/c94d0a80-530c-4ce5-9c41-562caa77a07d" rel="" target="_blank" title="Woman 'bitten by big cat' at Queensland zoo"><strong><span>Woman 'bitten by big cat' at Queensland zoo</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The industrial action ended last month when 92 per cent of union members voted to accept the government's latest pay off and end the dispute.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"This is a win for our staff but an even bigger win for the travelling public," said Sydney Trains chief executive Matt Longland.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"With this certainty, Sydney Trains can resume its focus on delivering a safe, reliable, and disruption-free service.</span></div></div><div><div class="OUTBRAIN" data-reactroot="" data-src="//www.9news.com.au/national/sydney-trains-fare-free-day-coming-for-commuters/e835102b-06ba-4ef9-b8ec-ff757c448ac2" data-widget-id="AR_5"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE:</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/anthony-albanese-makes-subtle-attempt-to-distance-australia-reliance-on-usa-keynote-speech-john-curtin/94528e5d-a6d2-4a2a-b04f-1d191b9a2aa5" target="_blank" title="'Our own way': PM's subtle message about Australia's reliance on US"><strong><span>'Our own way': PM's subtle message about Australia's reliance on US</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE:</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/world/irans-supreme-leader-makes-first-public-appearance-since-iranisrael-war-started/8074838c-4c3e-414c-8c01-9565d424bbb5" target="_blank" title="Iran's supreme leader makes first public appearance since Iran-Israel war started"><strong><span>Iran's supreme leader makes first public appearance since Iran-Israel war started</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"Passengers can have renewed confidence that the trains they rely on will be there when they need them."</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Fares will still apply on buses, ferries and light rail, but a million people across NSW should still benefit.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Local businesses were also hit hard during the train disruptions and the government is people to use this opportunity to support cafes, restaurants and shops.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The 48 hours of free fares is expected to cost the government a combined $7 million.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/how-to-follow-9news-digital/29855bb1-ad3d-4c38-bc25-3cb52af1216f" target="_blank"><strong><em><span>DOWNLOAD THE 9NEWS APP</span></em></strong></a><strong><em><span>: Stay across all the latest in breaking news, sport, politics and the weather via our news app and get notifications sent straight to your smartphone. 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