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New Millennium Train Windscreen and Seat Trial
New windscreens have now been fitted to the drivers side of the Millennium trains, following driver concerns that the original windscreens fitted gave off a “hazy” or “cloudy” appearance when in direct or indirect sunlight. […] Read More »
Analysis suggests sending Countrylink XPT trains into retirement
An analysis into CountryLink’s XPT trains has revealed the fleet has travelled more than three million kilometres further than they were designed to. The confidential report, prepared for the director-general of Transport for NSW, revealed […] Read More »
FWA ruling against urine testing a big win for workers
In a big win for workers rights, NSW Government-owned company Endeavour Energy, yesterday lost its appeal to Fair Work Australia to conduct urine drug tests on its employees. Read More »
Campbelltown retirement
Two long-term members were given a rousing farewell recently as they left their lives on the railways behind to head off to retirement. The Campbelltown Depot hosted the farewell evening for Driver Brian Brennan and […] Read More »
Railcorp set to hit the charts
We’ve seen the rise of UK teen pop group One Direction, Karise Eden from TV show the Voice has skyrocketed into the charts with her new album – now is Railcorp set to become the […] Read More »
Farewelling Enfield retirees
The Enfield Railway Social Club is hosting a dinner for three members who are heading off into retirement – Ray Kingsley, Dannt Dawes and Brian Irlam. Everyone is welcome to attend, just see the poster […] Read More »
ARTC bungles track upgrade
These are pictures of a track “upgrade” completed less than 6 months ago – awash with irregularities and mud holes. ARTC replaced the wooden sleepers on the track between Parkes and Broken Hill with concrete […] Read More »
Hundreds turn out to farewell retirees
A retirement get-together for six retirees – three Drivers and three Guards from Wollongong was held recently at Thirroul Bowling Club. Over 160 friends and family gathered to wish the dedicated RTBU members – who have almost two centuries of […] Read More »
Long-term members head into retirement
Several long time members of the Loco Division have recently retired after many years on the footplate – and events are taking place to help them celebrate. Lithgow Drivers Len Bingham (48years) and Garry Thompson […] Read More »
Workers comp changes – your questions answered
The NSW Government’s controversial changes to the workers compensation scheme, despite being widely criticised for putting workers and their families at risk, are now in place. Changes to the scheme include the reduction of weekly […] Read More »
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