News
Turnout issue prompts safety upgrade
The Loco Division was forced to raise a safety issue with Sydney Trains recently, after two instances of trains traversing a turnout movement over the posted the line speed were reported to the union. Read More »
Aurizon CEO sitting pretty; workers slog through negotiations
While Aurizon members are busy fighting to get a fair enterprise agreement that doesn’t strip away their pay and conditions, the company’s chief executive is dealing with his own challenge – deciding how to spend […] Read More »
Driver transfers put on hold
The transition from RailCorp to Sydney Trains and NSW Trains has resulted in vacant position numbers for Sydney trains being transferred to Central. Read More »
NSW Trains uniform update
Consultation over the new NSW Trains uniforms is ongoing. Read More »
Guards to ‘power from the rear’
NSW Trains management has proposed having guards “powering from the rear” on non-revenue services in the new October timetable. Read More »
UPDATE: ‘Welfare calls’ stopped
After members and the RTBU raised concerns about management making ‘welfare calls’ to staff on sick leave, the phones have stopped ringing. Read More »
Trainee Drivers rosters in chaos
The recent restructure within Sydney Trains has resulted in rostering problems for trainee drivers. Read More »
Cabs to be fitted with forward facing cameras
Discussions about mounting forward facing cameras in Sydney Trains and NSW Trains cabs are currently taking place. Read More »
QUBE EA briefing tour
Briefing sessions will be held for QUBE members over the coming weeks to discuss the EA negotiations. Read More »
Welfare phone calls: management shows a caring side…
Sydney Trains management has commenced a practice of ringing members who are on sick leave for the purpose of a supposed “welfare check”. Read More »