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Update: Transfer and Roster Placement Policy Success
RTBU is pleased to announce that it has had some success in ensuring RailCorp uphold the Transfer and Roster Placement Policy and the Seniority system currently in place. The RTBU previously reported that it had […] Read More »
Proposed Change to Millennium and OSCAR Safety Measures
RailCorp have recently announced a proposal to change the Vigilance Timing Cycle on Millennium and OSCAR trains to 30 seconds, bringing them in line with the remainder of the fleet. RailCorp believes this change is […] Read More »
If it quacks like a duck … it’s the new yard horn
The Loco Division has considerable concerns about RailCorp’s trial of a new low decibel audible warning device at MacDonaldtown depot. The new device is to replace the yard horn, which doesn’t meet noise pollution laws, […] Read More »
Richmond line duplication
The duplication of the Richmond track is nearing completion and the Loco Division has been involved in ensuring that driver needs are addressed around issues of signal sighting, safety concerns, amenities and the Draft Risk […] Read More »
RailCorp: train preparation at risk
RailCorp have proposed to reduce the train preparation procedure (for silver sets and Tangara trains) and therefore reduce the time taken by drivers to perform this important work. For 18 months, the loco division has […] Read More »
Professional Driving Handbook: Up-skilling drivers
RTBU loco division reps and members from the principal driver, driver trainer and driver ranks have been attending Professional Driving Handbook workshops. The workshops are part of an initiative to reduce the incidence of Signals […] Read More »
From our comrades in Japan
The RTBU has strong and enduring ties with Japan’s Rail Union – the JREU. The JREU is playing an active role supporting its members to cope with the disaster. The NSW Loco Division sends our […] Read More »
Victory for Junee drivers
The RTBU have recently succeeded in stopping CountryLink imposing sub standard training for Drivers in the Junee Depot. CountryLink had sought to issue a “map” to Drivers as a training tool for what amounted to […] Read More »
Freightliner’s first EBA a step closer
Negotiations have continued with Freightliner Coal, for their first EA, with another day of negotiations occurring yesterday. Further progress was made with significant changes being agreed and the parties have now allocated Friday 25 March […] Read More »
PN Coal 9.5% allowance dispute
As reported in an earlier Loco Express article, PN Coal had made an application for a hearing in FWA regarding the intent of the 9.5% Aggregate Allowance payments within the EA. The Division had our […] Read More »
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