Coal Protestors – safety first

The RTBU is writing to Network Owners and Coal Train Operators to raise members’ concerns about the safety of people protesting around coal services.

Members have contacted the union to say that they are becoming increasingly concerned about their personal safety and the security of trains as protestors become more brazen in their attempts to disrupt coal services.

There have been a number of attacks that if unnoticed could have resulted in serious injury to the protestors and train crew. The RTBU is calling on the Network Owners and Operators to place more emphasis on safety by ensuring protestors are kept clear of trains.