Australia: Unionized train operators to stage strike impacting Adelaide rail lines 09:00-15:00 April 11

Unionized train operators employed by Keolis Downer Adelaide will stage a strike 10:00-14:00 April 11 to demand higher pay and better working conditions. Significant rail transport disruptions will likely affect all Adelaide train lines 09:00-15:00, including on the Adelaide Metro. Authorities will reportedly provide substitute bus services during the strike period to mitigate the impact of the disruptions.

Although strike organizers did not immediately specify that they would stage related demonstrations, such gatherings may nonetheless materialize during the work stoppage. Potential rally sites include transport hubs, as well as prominent government buildings, public squares, and thoroughfares. The number of people that may participate in the strike and any related demonstrations was not immediately clear.

Available alternative transport services will likely experience crowding. Elevated private vehicle use is likely during the labor action and could lead to increased traffic congestion on main routes, particularly on thoroughfares heading toward Adelaide's central business district. Authorities will likely deploy a heightened security presence to the sites of any demonstrations that occur.