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RTBU Misrepresented on website
It has been brought to our attention that the RTBU has been represented as being associated with the “Extinction Rebellion” which has gained much attention over the last week. We advise that the reference to […] Read More »
Loco Express: Secretary’s Report
October 11, 2019 Secretary’s Message Dear members, The freight Southern Depot Tour with Brian Head has finished and thank you to everyone who came out to share their thoughts and voice their concerns. It was […] Read More »
Sydney Trains’ attack on the Liverpool Garrison
RTBU members from Liverpool Station recently fronted the Fair Work Commission as part of a dispute about the removal of the station’s Garrison. The Garrison at Liverpool is vital for members job and safety. Our […] Read More »
Hunter Workers Rally
Members are invited to join us next week for a rally in the Hunter. Speakers are: Grant Courtney – AMIEU Newcastle & Northern, Hunter Workers Vice President. Young Apprentice – AMWU Member. Kelly Hansen – Nova for Women […] Read More »
Hunter train line boosted by launch of Newcastle light rail
An increase of 50,000 passengers on the Hunter train line has been attributed directly to the launch of the Newcastle light rail service. Following the dismantling of the Newcastle rail line, the Hunter train line […] Read More »
New afternoon Bathurst Bullet train service a huge success
Over 600 people reportedly boarded the new Bathurst Bullet train service at the Keppel Street station in the two weeks following its introduction. As members may be aware, a secondary service was announced earlier this […] Read More »
Government funding needs to start prioritising Sydney’s west
An article from the Sydney Morning Herald has suggested that Sydney’s Metro West is just a way to funnel more commuters into Pyrmont, the supposed hub of Sydney in need of urgent saving. Meanwhile, the […] Read More »
Gold Coast railway: new train station designs revealed
Two new railway stations are to be built in the Gold Coast as an expansion to the heavy rail line at Pimpama. The location of the stations have been determined according to demand from commuters, […] Read More »
Rail line suffers as summer heats up
With summer approaching and the fire season in full throttle, we have seen the North Coast Line cut at Rappville with at least 2 viaducts burnt out and up to 6 bridges, signals and signaling […] Read More »
Parkes Freight Terminal
Pacific National recently notified employees that they were starting consultation on moving to their new freight terminal. One would think this is a good thing however it was not until PN had built their terminal […] Read More »
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