Update
Celebration of Life for Kevin Gilham
Dear members, Members are advised that the Funeral for late Sydney CountryLink Driver and all round good guy Kevin Gilham is to be held as follows: Where: Palmside Crematorium Hillside Chapel, Palmdale Rd, Ourimbah When: […] Read More »
Australian Rail, Tram and Bus Industry Union (RTBU) response to Productivity Commission draft report, National Transport Regulatory Reform
Thank you for the opportunity to provide written submissions in response to the draft report, National Transport Regulatory Reform, which was released on 12 November 2019. As noted in our original submission, the RTBU supported […] Read More »
$110 million collected from airport train passengers last year
The NSW Government collected 10% more in fees from customers travelling to Sydney airport stations last year, making it $420 million altogether in the last five years. Travelling from central to the airport costs $19.40 […] Read More »
Payment for Training Momentum Finally Agree
After many letters written over the last few months on behalf of RTBU Locomotive Division Members, It was confirmed on 20th December 2019 that Momentum Senior Management has finally agreed to pay all of its […] Read More »
Sydenham Junction Infrastructure Changes
The Locomotive Division wishes to inform Members of developments in regard to training for the signalling and infrastructure changes at Sydenham Junction due to be cut-in on 5 January 2020. The Division is disappointed that […] Read More »
Vale Greg Reid – 24th December 2019
Following the tragic passing of Greg Reid in a freight train incident just out of Perth recently, a fundraising page has been set up to help Greg’s family take him back to New Zealand to […] Read More »
Train Crew Christmas & NYE Claims & Entitlements 2019/2020
After consultation with Sydney Trains regarding claims and entitlements for train crew for the Xmas/NYE roster the below table has been agreed by both parties. Altered working provisions such as extra kilometres still apply. Click […] Read More »
Loco Express: Secretary’s Report
Dear members, It’s been a busy year for everyone in the Loco Division and we should all use the holiday period to refresh in anticipation of further and ongoing attacks by employers and governments against […] Read More »
Railtrain Underpayment Case Update
Recently, the Interlocutory Hearing (a type of small, fast hearing) was held to determine whether the RTBU could pursue the three Railtrain Managers as well as the company itself for the underpayment case. Railtrain armed […] Read More »



