Update
Australian standard of living won’t be improving anytime soon, economists warn
“Two major Australian financial institutions claim it is time for an uncomfortable economic reality check. JP Morgan and NAB argue the economic forces holding wage growth and better working conditions back are currently too strong, […] Read More »
March NSW rail history insights
Click here to download the PDF and learn all about the history of NSW rail in the month of March. Read More »
Footplate: Sydney & NSW Trains EA Update: Extension of Protected Industrial Action
EA Update: Extension of Protected Industrial Action Members are advised that the RTBU has successfully applied for an extension of the period in which RTBU members who work for Sydney and NSW Trains are able […] Read More »
SMH: Almost half of voters not convinced their journey to work will improve
“Almost half of voters do not think NSW’s multibillion-dollar investment in transport will improve their commute, a new Herald poll shows as the government revealed its 40-year transport vision. The ReachTEL poll asked 1521 people across NSW […] Read More »
Sydney & NSW Trains badge action shots
We’ve been showcasing our solidarity at Sydney & NSW Trains after being approved to take action to wear our union apparel. Check out the photos below. Read More »
Cost, safety trumps passengers’ desire for flip seats on new trains
The NSW Government continue to bungle every transport project they get their hands on. Today it has been revealed that the NSW Government have recklessly wasted millions of tax payer dollars on researching what commuters […] Read More »
Asbestos Consultative Committee Update
The Locomotive Division would like to update Members on the progress of the Asbestos Consultative Committee. The Committee was established following the discovery of Asbestos Containing Material (ACM) in Sydney Trains rolling stock and is […] Read More »
Sydney Trains Timetable Amendment
As Members would be aware Sydney Trains are seeking to implement several recommendations from the recent ministerial report into January’s rail meltdown in efforts to improve network recovery capabilities following operational incidents. Changes are slated […] Read More »
The last train out of Sydney’s almost gone
Read the full article by Liam Thorne on Honi Soit Sydney used to have what can only be described by public transport nerds (like me) as a truly majestic tram system. By most metrics—reach, capacity, […] Read More »
A message from Sally McManus – Change the Rules ad launch
Dear members, Today we take the Change the Rules campaign to the next level. We’ve just launched a nationwide, multimedia campaign that’s going to strike a blow for all working people. Can you share our […] Read More »