Employer News
Macdonaldtown Ground Based Warning System Project
After cursory discussions late last year, Sydney Trains decided to commence consultation for the proposed Ground Based Warning System (GBWS) project at Macdonaldtown Siding. The project focuses on the GBWS model currently in operation at […] Read More »
NIF Update – Operator Instruction Manuals and Station Staff Consultation Dispute
On Wednesday afternoon, the RTBU appeared before the Fair Work Commission regarding consultation around the Operator Instruction Manuals (OIMs) and the training packages for the operation of the NIF. For the past few months, NSW […] Read More »
Operating ATP Fitted M Set in Bypass – Return to Service
The RTBU Locomotive Division has regularly engaged in consultation with Sydney Trains regarding ATP equipment installation and return to service for Millennium rolling stock. This return to revenue service is expected to commence towards the […] Read More »
Momentum EA Survey 2020
IT’S YOUR EA, SO HAVE YOUR SAY! RTBU COLLECTIVE ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT SURVEY 2020 The RTBU is currently seeking feedback from Momentum Employees for your Enterprise Agreement. This feedback, via survey, will form the basis of […] Read More »
NIF Update
As the never ending NIF process unfolds, the issues with the process and the train continue to intensify. This was highlighted by last week’s announcement that NSW Trains intend to invade members’ privacy whilst at […] Read More »
Temporary Removal of Paper Payslips
Members are advised that both Sydney and NSW Trains are temporarily removing paper payslip distribution supposedly because of COVID 19 as these payslips pose a concern from passing through multiple sets of hands. Both rail […] Read More »
NSW Trains – Safety Critical Daily Distribution
NSW Trains have recently advised the Locomotive Division that they are in the process of making changes to safety critical daily distribution in response to receiving a Regulator Improvement Notice following the Wallan derailment. NSW […] Read More »
NIF Update – In-Cab Cameras
Members would be aware that as part of the NIF, NSW Trains and Transport for NSW are proposing to introduce full in-cab video recording. The RTBU is, and remains, fundamentally opposed to in-cab video and […] Read More »
Inaugural National PN HSR Conference A Huge Success!
The very first RTBU PN HSR Conference was held yesterday (Wednesday 20 May). There was great turnout with Representatives from Intermodal, Coal and Bulk Divisions across the Driver, Terminal Operator and Maintainer ranks. HSRs and […] Read More »
PN HSR meeting reminder
A reminder to all PN HSR’s that there will be a HSR Zoom Conference this week: Date: Wednesday 20th MayTime: 12.30pm AESTVenue: RTBU Zoom Room Please RSVP as soon as possible to Leanne Holmes (National […] Read More »