National
PN auto layback issue
Auto laybacks at Pacific National have been causing problems for members for quite some time, and the union is still battling to resolve it. Read More »
Rail Association adds to criticism of Abbott’s infrastructure focus
The Australian Rail Association has added its voice to the criticism of the Abbott Government’s focus on roads over rail. Read More »
Calls for national roll-out of level crossing safety devices
New technology aimed at improving safety at level crossings should be rolled out across the country, the RTBU says. Read More »
Union denies millipedes behind WA crash
The WA branch of the RTBU has dismissed claims that an infestation of Portuguese millipedes was behind a train crash that resulted in several passengers being treated for minor injuries. Read More »
QLD takes crossing safety to a new level
Queensland is currently trialling a number of solutions to make open level crossings in the state safer. Read More »
Cook rest house legionnaires results
Recently a ban had to be placed on showering at the Cook Rest House in South Australia after water samples from the area returned positive for elevated legionnaires bacteria. Read More »
Big issues on the agenda at National Locomotive Division meeting
The National Locomotive Division met recently for the first of two planned meetings for 2013. Read More »
Hot off the press: first QUBE Newsflash
With a number of entities now sitting under the new QUBE umbrella, the option of negotiating one national QUBE agreement is now available. Read More »
High speed rail – is it finally coming?
A high-speed rail line between Sydney and Melbourne is a step closer to reality today after the Federal Government released a report looking into the viability of the project. Read More »
Union election results are in…
The results of the union elections for the National Office positions and the NSW Loco Division are in. Congratulations to everyone elected to a leadership role within the union. Read More »