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News – Amtrak CEO says passenger trains will not run over track without PTC or PTC waiver
By Bob Johnston | February 15, 2018 WASHINGTON — If railroads that host Amtrak passenger trains fail to meet Congress’ statutory requirement to have positive train control installed Dec. 31, 2018, Amtrak’s president says the […] Read More »
NIF photo
The first photos of the New Interurban fleet – NIF, have emerged. And as they say everything old is new again… Read More »
RAILTRAIN NEWSFLASH: The RTBU Negotiating Team are seeking feedback from the Members regarding your EA.
Starting this week RTBU Officials will be holding meetings (in person and on the phone) to update Members on where we are in the EA process and which direction you would like us to proceed […] Read More »
NZRMTU – The Activist Newsletter
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Footplate: Drivers Overtime Bonus for Trainee Drivers
Your Locomotive Division team would like to advise Members of a recent victory in securing payment of the Overtime Bonus for Trainee Drivers. Sydney Trains have been requiring Trainee Drivers to work ever increasing amounts […] Read More »
February rail history insights
Download the amazing insights into the NSW history of rail in the month of February here. Read More »
Southern Shorthaul Railway: EA update
The RTBU met with Southern Shorthaul Railway Management on the 12th of February, where a number of outstanding items were discussed in an order to try and finalise a new Enterprise Agreement for SSR members. Duty […] Read More »
Sydney & NSW Trains; Further negotiations held; Management Tour expected on new offer.
Download the PDF here. The RTBU and the combined rail unions, met again today with Sydney and NSW Trains management in an attempt to move closer towards a fair enterprise agreement. After the previous offer […] Read More »
Malcolm Turnbull has banned the Eureka Flag
A message from Australian Unions: The new building laws introduced by Malcolm Turnbull’s Coalition government – and supported by One Nation – mean that workers for any construction company that wants government work can’t display […] Read More »
Jodi McKay moves censure motion against Constance! Watch
Check out the video below of Jodi McKay on fire, standing up for commuters and the workforce against a Minister who keeps getting it wrong. https://www.facebook.com/7newssydney/videos/1996091100415013/ Read More »