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RTBU mourns PN driver

RTBU mourns PN driver

Aug 27, 2013

On the morning of Sunday August 18 PN driver Andrew Ayre got on his pushbike and headed out for a ride. Now, just over a week later, it’s with mixed emotions that his best mate, […] Read More »

Enfield Railway retirement dinner

Enfield Railway retirement dinner

Aug 22, 2013

Presentations will be made to two drivers, Bob Schwager and Brian Irlam, at the next Enfield Railway Social Club retirement dinner on October 26th. Read More »

Turnout issue prompts safety upgrade

Turnout issue prompts safety upgrade

Aug 22, 2013

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

Aurizon CEO sitting pretty; workers slog through negotiations

Aug 20, 2013

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

Driver transfers put on hold

Aug 16, 2013

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

NSW Trains uniform update

Aug 16, 2013

Consultation over the new NSW Trains uniforms is ongoing. Read More »

Guards to ‘power from the rear’

Guards to ‘power from the rear’

Aug 16, 2013

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

UPDATE: ‘Welfare calls’ stopped

Aug 15, 2013

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

Trainee Drivers rosters in chaos

Aug 15, 2013

The recent restructure within Sydney Trains has resulted in rostering problems for trainee drivers. Read More »

Cabs to be fitted with forward facing cameras

Cabs to be fitted with forward facing cameras

Aug 14, 2013

Discussions about mounting forward facing cameras in Sydney Trains and NSW Trains cabs are currently taking place. Read More »

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