'Promised the world, given an atlas': rail workers furious over UGL takeover and sackings

Zaarkacha Marlan
Cody Tsaousis
Updated July 22 2021 - 2:54pm, first published 2:50pm
RAIL ROADED: The rail line between Werris Creek and Armidale is set to have less maintenance workers from next year. Photo: Peter Hardin 210721PHD018
RAIL ROADED: The rail line between Werris Creek and Armidale is set to have less maintenance workers from next year. Photo: Peter Hardin 210721PHD018

Almost 194 permanent and contractor positions are set to be lost across NSW next January, when UGL Regional Linx takes over the Country Regional Network (CRN).

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Zaarkacha Marlan

Court and crime reporter at the Daily Liberal. Formerly the sole journalist for the Nyngan Observer, Narromine News and Trangie Advocate.

Cody Tsaousis

Cody Tsaousis

Journalist

I'm a news reporter who enjoys covering politics and energy, but I will write about anything for my community. I moved to the New England in 2021 after spending several years in the Upper Hunter.

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