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Waratah Sets 5 & 6 on their way
Waratah Sets 3 and 4 are now operational on a rotation basis for limited passenger runs. Set 5 and Set 6 have been handed over to RailCorp for their PC testing and it is proposed […] Read More »
Proposed CityRail drivers’ uniform update: Have your say
The RTBU Locomotive Division has been in consultation with RailCorp for a new uniform to be provided for cityrail drivers for quite some time. After exhaustive and protracted meetings and site visits, various uniform items […] Read More »
Freight Update
2009 EA Back Pay: After many months of correspondence, the RTBU Locomotive division has finally been able to achieve back pay for two members who transferred from PN Coal to PN Bulk during the 12 […] Read More »
Hornsby access trial gets go-ahead
Train crew have had trouble accessing the trains at stabling yards over many years. After investigations by the RTBU, Rolling Stock Design (RSD) was approached to find a solution that would not interfere with the […] Read More »
Get moving!
RTBU Locomotive Division members now have the chance to join Fit n Fast, a new chain of health clubs, at reduced rates. Catering to those who ‘just don’t have time to exercise’, the clubs offer […] Read More »
Transport Minister gets the message on rail safety, but there’s more to be done
Thanks all the members who took the time to send a message to the State Transport Minister Gladys Berejiklian voicing their concerns about the watering down of existing NSW fatigue protections under the proposed National […] Read More »
Kick back with the Kiwis
Looking for somewhere a little farther afield for a holiday? What about a trip across the ditch? The New Zealand Railways Staff Welfare Trust has 29 holiday homes in locations throughout New Zealand in which […] Read More »
Farewell Ed Sullivan
Retired official and delegate Ed Sullivan passed away on November 25. Ed was very active in his trade union – the Australian Federated Union of Locomotive Enginemen (AFULE). He served as Branch Secretary of the […] Read More »
RailCorp ‘no whistle’ policy stalls
RailCorp’s plans to reduce the use of train whistles in tunnels have stalled as a result of concerns raised by the RTBU on the four proposed “whistle / no whistle” signs offered by RailCorp. Describing […] Read More »
Promising results for upgraded XPT lights
As part of the review of the standardisation, refurbishment and risk assessment of the XPT Power Cars, the RTBU driver representatives have questioned the adequacy and safety of the current headlight system. The headlight lenses […] Read More »
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