Sydney Trains
Important announcement for Passenger Members regarding public holiday work
On 28 March 2023, the Federal Court handed down an important decision for all employees that has profound impacts with respect to public holidays moving forward. All members should carefully read this footplate. In summary, […] Read More »
ATP- Update
The roll out of ATP operated in “normal” continues to gather momentum within Sydney Trains with all network track now fitted (except the ESR). Traction commissioning and Driver Training also continues to roll out. Drivers […] Read More »
ATP UPDATE:Automatic Train Protection is Almost Here
On January 31, 2003, the Waterfall disaster resulted in the tragic loss of seven lives, including the driver and six passengers. The McInerney report into the derailment identified serious failings within the organisation and delivered […] Read More »
Sydney & NSW Trains – EA Tour – Train Crew Protected Industrial Action
On Thursday 17 March 2022, RTBU Officials meet with the Transport Minister, the Employee Relations Minister, and the Transport Secretary regarding the upcoming period of Protected Industrial Action. At this meeting, the Ministers put to […] Read More »
Sydney Trains & NSW Trains: Protected Industrial Action
As members would be aware, orders were granted by Fair Work Australia for members of the Rail, Tram, and Bus Union to undertake Protected Industrial Action. Currently, there is a 14-day ban on working overtime […] Read More »
Waratah ATP – Ongoing Operational Issues
A recent increase in Automatic Train Protection (ATP) related issues on Waratah type rollingstock has resulted in further delays to these sets being operated in NORMAL, which in turn, has further delayed drivers being trained […] Read More »
Sydney and NSW Trains – Protected Action Ballot Order Results: Thank you for voting YES to take action
Results of the Sydney and NSW Trains PABO have been released. The message is loud and clear. We had a great voter turnout of 70%. Of those who participated, 90% of you voted YES to […] Read More »
NIF Update: Another Win for Safety
Dear Members, We will get straight to the point. Our Legal Team has just finished in the Federal Court of Australia, where NSW Trains made a desperate and last ditch effort to force members to staff […] Read More »
Standby at Home – Working Arrangements
Attention Sydney Trains Members: Sydney Trains has recently moved to an augmented weekend timetable in response to the more restrictive Covid-19 Public Health Orders (PHO) issued 17 July 2021. The reduction in services has generated […] Read More »
Sydney Trains – Millennium Set OEP Trial
The RTBU Locomotive Division and HSR representatives have continually pushed for an improved Millennium Operator Enable Pedal (OEP) foot pedal for some time. Through the Millennium upgrade, there is now a proposal to upgrade the […] Read More »