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Driver training pilot program coming soon
Over the preceding 12 months a review of all driver training has taken place, and one element of that has been the initial employment training program for new drivers. The program has been developed and […] Read More »
Big uniform win after long battle
After a long and protracted battle, the much despised Sydney Trains driver’s shirt is set to go. We’ve been advised that the shirt will be replaced with a similar material weave as that of the old […] Read More »
New Year’s Eve roster consultations to begin
New Year’s Eve falls on a Saturday this year, and with that in mind Sydney Trains has advised that they will be compiling new master rosters for this period. In accordance with the EA, the […] Read More »
Car park at PA Sidings to close
The car park at P.A Sidings is set to close for six months beginning at the end of July. We’ve been informed that the closure is to enable the construction of a new electrical sub-station and […] Read More »
Sydney Trains sets sights on kronos clock compliance
The Loco division has been made aware that Sydney Trains will shortly begin a concerted effort to improve compliance with “sign on and sign off” procedures and the use of Kronos clocks. According to Sydney Trains, […] Read More »
Parramatta station set for upgrade
Parramatta station is set for an upgrade as part of the Future Network Delivery directorate. The proposed upgrade includes additional facilities for train crew to enable the servicing of the new Parramatta turn back. While the […] Read More »
Secretary’s wrap
Election day has come and gone, and while it took a long time to finally get a result, we now finally know that Malcolm Turnbull’s Coalition has retained government. One thing that the results made […] Read More »
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Fast-rail soon to become a reality?
Apparently high-speed rail between Melbourne and Sydney is headed our way – and it will be privately run. A proposal for a high-speed network that connects Melbourne, Canberra and Sydney and offers two-hour trips has […] Read More »
PN wants to check your lower limbs
Pacific National recently announced it is bringing in an external company to advise workers on their ‘lower limb stability’. The company claims that it is bringing in BodyCare to provide advice on fitness for work […] Read More »
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