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A cautious start for the Waratah Train
As previously reported, RailCorp have accepted the first Waratah Train for revenue service. Commencing on July 1, the train conducted limited out-of-peak-hour operations between Central and Macarthur stations on weekdays, as well as some weekend […] Read More »
Air chaos reinforces need for high-speed rail
The recent chaos caused by ash clouds, plus the Tiger Airways grounding and possible withdrawal from the Australian market, has highlighted the need for Australia to invest in high-speed rail linking mainland capitals. Heavily dependent […] Read More »
Infrastructure Tsar spruiks rail privatisation
The privatisation of RailCorp has been put back on the agenda by Barry O’Farrell’s hand-picked infrastructure adviser, Mr Paul Broad. In an interview with the Sydney Morning Herald, Mr Broad said NSW should follow the […] Read More »
PN to clean up toilet mess
PN Bulk has responded to pressure from the RTBU over the disgraceful state of cab toilets and will implement a plan to clean and upgrade them. Until toilet facilities can be upgraded, PN Bulk will […] Read More »
Toilet disgrace
During his recent tour of regional NSW Bob Hayden highlighted some troubling issues for drivers. The awful state of PN locomotive toilets was of concern, particularly for women drivers, more so in regional areas with […] Read More »
PN Coal Aggregate update
The Division has been in dispute with PN Coal since March over the non-payment of a provision of their EA in relation to the 9.5% Aggregate Allowance. The dispute revolves around whether the 9.5% is […] Read More »
Membership Certificate and 30-Year Plaque
The Divisional Council is pleased to announce the introduction of a Membership Certificate and 30-Year Membership Plaque. These awards recognise the contribution of retiring members of the RTBU Locomotive Division who have shown loyal membership […] Read More »
ARTC response to Southern line mud holes: too little too late
It is great to see a response from the ARTC to the serious safety concerns raised by the Rail, Tram and Bus union back in October of 2010. Unfortunately though, it is typically too little, […] Read More »
Long Service Leave win at PN
Drivers with more than five years service at PN Rail (Intermodal and Bulk) who have left the company will now be paid pro-rata long service leave after PN tried to get out of honouring the […] Read More »
RailCorp’s shoddy handling of Springwood fatality
The response by RailCorp to a recent fatality at Springwood Station is an example of poor communication and potential negligence of their employer responsibilities. A man who was last seen waiting for a train on […] Read More »
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