Update
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 »
NSW Trains Directors’ Self Recognition Awards: ‘All the glitters is not gold’
As Members would be aware, the rock fall at Glenbrook in April caused chaos on the Main Western Line for weeks with commuters forced to catch buses whilst urgent repairs were undertaken. As a result […] Read More »
2019 Blacktown Christmas Drinks
Hi members, you’re all invited! Friday 13th December 2019 at Adams Tavern, Richmond Rd, Blacktown (change of venue due to renovations at Marayong Brewhouse). From 2:00pm – whenever (party on if you like). Everybody’s welcome […] Read More »
Taree Smoko, 4 Nov. Don’t miss out!
It’s back again – the annual ‘Taree Smoko’ is on the 4th of November. The event will be held at the Taree Railway Bowling Club (116 High St, Taree) at 11am. A small $20 fee payable […] Read More »