Update
Metro in meltdown again after mechanical issues
More metro chaos this morning as passengers have been ferried off services due to a significant mechanical problem on a train at North Ryde. Having to wait almost half an hour on services at a […] Read More »
Les Rudd Retirement/Christmas Gathering
21st December, 2019. 3pm onwards. Mittagong RSL. $10 donation for gift and nibbles. Dinner at own expense. Accomodation available at Mittagong RSL Motel. Contact DM Moss Vale or Mick Bindley for details. Read More »
Gordon Hill memorial mural
For many years, intercity drivers have enjoyed their own mealroom at Sydney terminal (commonly known as ‘the dungeon’). Unfortunately, with metro works near the location, drivers were told that the mealroom might become unsafe and […] Read More »
QUBE Enterprise Agreement Update: VOTE NO!
QUBE have finally put their Agreement out to be voted on by employees which have not been endorsed by your NSW RTBU Locomotive Division Delegate Enterprise Agreement bargaining team. Voting will be conducted by “CorpVote” […] Read More »
Loco Express: Secretary’s Report
October 25, 2019 Dear members, A number of changes are occurring within the RTBU Nationally and NSW Locomotive Division with Bob Nanva – National Secretary recently stepping down and Mark Diamond being appointed by the […] Read More »
Western Line services miss on-time running targets
New statistics have revealed that Western Line services haven’t met their monthly on-time running targets at all this year. Many Western Line services were delayed and cancelled this year, particularly at peak periods where commuters […] Read More »
Korean Railway workers strike
During the recent inspection of the New InterCity Fleet (NIF) in South Korea, an opportunity arose for the NSW RTBU Locomotive Division (RTBULD) to meet with the Korean Railway Workers Union (KRWU) in the capital […] Read More »
RTBU Media Release: Bus privatisation a disaster for drivers and Sydney commuters
Today’s announcement that the NSW Government is planning to privatise all of Sydney’s buses is a bitter blow for workers and commuters who can now expect fewer local bus services, stop closures, and significant delays […] Read More »
Mark Diamond appointed as RTBU National secretary
The RTBU National Executive today appointed Mark Diamond as the Union’s new National Secretary, following the resignation of Bob Nanva. Many members will know Mark from his role as the RTBU’s National Lawyer, where he […] Read More »
NSW Trains January 2020 Timetable Change
NSW Trains Members will be aware that the timetable will change in early 2020 which results in new diagrams being constructed and consulted upon, followed by consultation and construction of new rosters. New diagrams have […] Read More »