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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 »
Tell Albanese to Keep Our Railways Safe
The RTBU has grave concerns about the National Transport Commission’s ability to deal with rail transport safety effectively, and is calling on Transport Minister Albanese to take real action to address the safety concerns. At […] Read More »
OSCAR trains see the light
New windscreens have now been fitted to OSCAR Set H2 following RTBU Loco Divisions efforts to get better quality windscreens fixed in the trains. Members who operate these trains will know that the current windscreen […] Read More »
UK MPs warn against plans to break up the rail
Debate is raging in the UK over the conservative government’s plans to breakup track operator. Network Rail, and curb funding, which those opposed say will result in the loss of thousands of jobs, higher fares, […] Read More »
Bob Nanva addresses ALP conference
National Secretary of the RTBU, Bob Nanva, gave a stirring speech at the ALP Conference, focusing in on the National Transport Commission and the fatigue shift limit legislation. Read the transcript of his speech below. […] Read More »
Drug and alcohol conviction a reminder for all workers
A rail safety worker has been convicted and fined for refusing to provide a urine sample, in a stark reminder to all workers of their responsibilities when it comes to drug and alcohol testing. The […] Read More »
NTC looks set to hit the scrap heap
The National Transport Commission looks set to be abolished after the RTBU won cross-factional support within the ALP to replace it with separate bodies covering freight and public transport, with safety issues referred to the […] Read More »
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