Update
Blacktown Train Crew send flowers for driver’s funeral
In a sign of the true strength of the railway family, the Blacktown Train Crew have sent flowers to the funeral of XPT driver John Kennedy, who tragically died in the recent derailment near Wallan. […] Read More »
Luxembourg becomes first country to provide free nationwide public transport
Is this the way of the future? Luxembourg has become the first country in the world to provide free public transport, abolishing fares for trams, trains and buses entirely at the end of February. The […] Read More »
The Activist – RMTU newsletter out now
The latest edition of The Activist – the Rail & Maritime Transport Union newsletter from our comrades in New Zealand – is out now. Click here to read the latest. Read More »
NSW Trains Fatigue Risk Management Plan
The RTBU met with NSW Trains last week to hear further details surrounding the implementation of the Fatigue Risk Management Plan. This has arisen from an ONSR audit of NSW Trains fatigue management processes from […] Read More »
Wolli Creek Incident
Members may have seen the news story on channel 7 regarding the toddler who fell between the train and the platform at Wolli creek station on Monday 24 Feb. The incident was recorded as it […] Read More »
RE-OPENING OF TRACK AT WALLAN FOLLOWING DERAILMENT
The following notice has been issued by the RTBU National Office to all members: The RTBU believes that services should not be resumed on the ARTC line at Wallan until workers are satisfied that their […] Read More »
Funeral Notice: John Kennedy
NSW TrainLink, Regional Train Driver (Junee) For those Members who would like to attend and pay their respects to driver John Kennedy, tragically killed during the course of his duties, please see the funeral details […] Read More »
Statement from RTBU Secretary, Mark Diamond
Last night’s fatal train derailment at Wallan in Victoria has shocked rail workers across the country. We are deeply saddened by the loss of two of our comrades. The two people who died were a […] Read More »
Bowman’s Rail – RTBU win
We are pleased to announce that after many months of discussion and legal action against Bowman’s Rail in Broken Hill, the Fair Work Commission has found in the RTBU’s favour and obtained some thousands in […] Read More »
PN: ORIGINAL CAT A SPAD NOTICE RESCINDED
In the afternoon of Tuesday 18 February 2020, the RTBU National Office was advised that Pacific National has rescinded the original CAT A SPAD notice (issued on 5 February 2020). This decision is a direct […] Read More »