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Want all the latest news from the New Zealand rail industry? Click here to read the Activist, the NZ Rail and Maritime Transport Union’s newsletter. Read More »
Fast-rail soon to become a reality?
Apparently high-speed rail between Melbourne and Sydney is headed our way – and it will be privately run. A proposal for a high-speed network that connects Melbourne, Canberra and Sydney and offers two-hour trips has […] Read More »
PN wants to check your lower limbs
Pacific National recently announced it is bringing in an external company to advise workers on their ‘lower limb stability’. The company claims that it is bringing in BodyCare to provide advice on fitness for work […] Read More »
Thoughts with those involved in Italy crash
The thoughts of the Loco Division go out to everyone impacted by the horrific train collision that has occurred in Italy overnight. Reports suggest that at least 23 people, including at least one of the […] Read More »
Sydney Trains simulators rolling out
A number of ‘simulators’, designed to be used for workers’ development, are set to be rolled out within Sydney Trains. Sydney Trains recently signed contracts and purchased eight desktop simulators based on the “A” set […] Read More »
Moss Vale farewells 497 years of service
497 years of service to the railways was celebrated at a retirement function hosted by the Moss Vale Social Club recently. Around 60 people turned out to the Goulburn Sports Club to bid farewell to […] Read More »
Real reason for Newcastle rail rip up revealed
The real reason behind the decision to rip up Newcastle’s rail line has been revealed. Just as the community suspected all along, the rail corridor will be sold off to developers. Click here to see […] Read More »
ATSB releases damning report on coal train derailment
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau recently released its report into the derailment of Pacific National coal train MB520 on 28th August 2015. The report highlighted failures in Pacific National’s maintenance program and revealed the company […] Read More »
Loco Division union fees 2015/16
RTBU membership dues for Loco Division members for the financial year 1 July 2015 – 30 June 2016 are as follows: Full-time/Part-time: $651.30 based on 26 fortnights Casual: $383.50 based on 26 fortnights Member who […] Read More »
Secretary’s wrap
The NSW Budget, handed down by former Transport Minister turned Treasurer Gladys Berejiklian this week, included a number of transport commitments. While most were road related (including $2.9 billion for WestConnex alone), there were also […] Read More »
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