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The NAPODs rock!
Train Crew from Hornsby Maintenance Centre have recently formed a rock band, calling themselves ‘The NAPODs.’ This is an acronym for “Not At Point Of Duty” a disciplinary term that is used for Drivers and […] Read More »
Hidden camera found in Sydney Trains cab
The Loco Division recently came across a ‘Go Pro’ style video camera being used in the crew compartment of a Sydney Trains’ train, capturing footage for an unknown purpose. The union, of course, immediately put […] Read More »
Epping to Thornleigh Third Track – Training
On the long weekend in June, Sydney Trains will take possession of the new third track from Epping to Thornleigh and it is proposed that training will commence for drivers in the following week. The […] Read More »
World’s longest rail tunnel opens
The world’s longest and deepest rail tunnel – the Swiss Gotthard – has just opened in Switzerland. The tunnel, which has been 20 years in the making, is expected to revolutionise Europe’s freight transport and […] Read More »
RTBU rep wins TV ad complaint
An RTBU representative has complained to the Advertising Standards Bureau about an advertisement which he believed not only depicted women in a sexist way, but could also cause serious distress to train drivers. The ad […] Read More »
The latest from NZ
The latest edition of The Activist – the newsletter of the RMTU in New Zealand – is now available online. Click here to see all the news from our comrades in NZ. Read More »
Secretary’s wrap
Our Federal politicians are currently zig-zagging across the country, shouting about why they are best equipped to lead our country. Transport is getting a little bit of airtime, with all parties clearly realising that improving […] Read More »
New InterCity Fleet discussions to commence
RTBU senior officials have met with NSW Trains for an initial discussion about the consultative process for the proposed new InterCity Fleet. The Government is proposing replacing the existing “V” sets and allowing the OSCAR […] Read More »
ASLEF conference discusses the global issues
Bob Hayden, Loco Division Secretary, and Keith McMahon, OHS coordinator, recently attended the first three days of the annual ASLEF Conference in the UK. The two were invited to attend after ASLEF attended the Divisional […] Read More »
In-cab recording devices
Last year, the RTBU was advised that Aurizon proposed to retrofit 75 Standard Gauge Locomotives with in-cab forward facing camera’s that stores visual and audio data. This was met with serious concern by the National […] Read More »
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