Reform survey and update
Union reps from the Loco Division and Guards Sub-Division met with Sydney Trains again this week to discuss the reform process. The two days of meetings were aimed at getting more detail about the aggregate […] Read More »
Enfield smoko – 17 Oct
The Enfield Railway Social Club is hosting the ‘Enfield Smoko’ Saturday 17 Oct. Make sure you head along! The Carlingford Bowling Club from 11am. See below for details. Read More »
Hotplate dates
Is your depot the next stop on the Loco Division BBQ tour? Check out the locations and dates for the next leg of the tour below: Greta: 28 Sept, 10am, Main St Park (opposite Maccas) Mudgee/Gulgong: 29 […] Read More »
No emergency plan for Boggabri and Maules Creek bridge
The Loco Division has been forced to act after Pacific National failed to provide emergency and safety information about its Boggabri and Maules Creek viaduct despite months of requests. Pacific National members have been requesting […] Read More »
Sydney Trains reform – further update
The RTBU Locomotive Division and the Train Guards Sub-Division met with Sydney Trains on the 22nd September 2015 in relation to the train crew reform process. Read More »
Is our new PM good news?
Australia has had a new Prime Minister for a week now, and the question on everyone’s lips is: will Malcolm Turnbull be good news for working people? Read More »
Secretary’s wrap
The Loco Division BBQ has been on tour again – and as always, it’s been the catalyst for many great conversations and ideas around the how to improve working conditions in our industry. Read More »
The BBQ is on the road
The trusty Loco Division BBQ is on the road again as part of the regional tour. On Monday 24 August, the BBQ hit the road with Steve Wright, Mark Dickson and Bryan Williamson, leaving from […] Read More »
Critical incidents – NSW Trains needs to step up
We’ve got a new Critical Incident Procedure in Sydney Trains which is now being referred to as “world’s best practice” in the rail industry, but NSW Trains is still lagging behind. Read More »
Tangara gets a new seat
A revised seating configuration in the cab of Tangara set ‘T129’ Car D6833 will be on trial from this week. Finally, the representatives have gained agreement with Sydney Trains management that this is a bonafide issue […] Read More »