Update
Australian Rail, Tram and Bus Industry Union – Casual Vacancy Elections
Elections are being held for a number of casual vacancies within the union. Click here to download the election notice, which includes a list of positions nominations are being called for. Click here to download […] Read More »
Why we need to Change the Rules on May 18th
The Federal Election is coming up on May 18th. Are you ready to cast your vote for a better, fairer Australia? The upcoming Federal Election is about much more than just which party will govern […] Read More »
NSW Trains diagram Alterations
The Eveleigh depot is currently experiencing continual alterations to their existing diagrams based on what has been explained as “last minute changes from train planning”. While some of the alterations arise from track work, many […] Read More »
Metro Constructions Impact on Train Crew Facilities/Amenities
Consultation has commenced with both Sydney and NSW Trains regarding the impact Metro construction works will have on existing train crew facilities and amenities at Central Station. Based on noise and vibration issues, it has […] Read More »
May Day events
On Wednesday May 1st we had a great turnout from the Locomotive Division at the May Day kick off rallies in Sydney and Newcastle. We’ve got more rallies happening across the weekend so check out […] Read More »
Around the Tracks Meetings
Brian Head will be out and about at the following locations. Please come along and have a chat with Brian about any issues in your workplace and hear about the union’s plans for the future. […] Read More »
Farewell John Wayne Richards
Long standing Enfield Driver and AFULE, PTU and RTBU Member John Richards passed away on Friday the 12th of April 2019 after being diagnosed with Lung Cancer in July 2018. Born in Strathfield, Australia on […] Read More »
Sydney May Day rally – Sunday May 5
Come along and join the Locomotive Division at the annual May Day rally in Sydney. The Locomotive Division turned out in great numbers last year and so we encourage everyone to make a day of […] Read More »
Evolution of Eveleigh Railway Workshops
Click here to explore the fascinating Evolution of Eveleigh website. By 1855 the Sydney to Parramatta railway line bisected Chisholm’s estate, and in 1878 the entire site was resumed for construction of the Eveleigh Railway […] Read More »
Budget 2019-20: Ooops, They Did It Again!
According to the Centre for Future Work, the tax cuts in the budget announced by the Government on Tuesday night increase disposable incomes for workers by less than 1% (and by zero for the lowest-wage […] Read More »



