Commuters in one Aussie state are bracing for widespread rail disruption as hundreds of train services are slashed under a major timetable overhaul.

Queensland commuters can expect more delays from Tuesday when a Saturday service will start due to industrial action.

Queensland’s rail network could shut down in a matter of days, the transport union claims, with maintenance workers told not to turn up to work during strike action.

Queensland’s grand transport scheme, to date, has been plagued by bad headlines, causing politicians to point fingers and left passengers wondering when, and how, the mess will be cleaned up. However, ...