Say no to TPP on June 15
Join the protest against the TPP on Friday June 15th! The Trans-Pacific Partnership was a trade deal originally involving Australia, US and 10 other Pacific Rim countries (TPP-12). It reduced our democratic rights while increasing […] Read More »
Transport Heritage Expo – June long weekend
The award-winning Transport Heritage Expo is back on the 9th – 11th of June at Central Station, Sydney. The expo brings Sydney’s transport history to life with heritage train and bus rides, train displays, live […] Read More »
Emergency Evacuation Training
The Locomotive Division representatives through the Driver Training Committee have been consulting regarding the 2018 Train Crew Continuation Training Emergency Evacuation course which commenced on 27 May 2018. This training will refresh Driver knowledge and […] Read More »
Locomotive Division Delegate Training!
The Locomotive Division has recently recommenced Delegate training with a strong focus on effective Member representation and strengthening Depot Organising Committee structures. Last week saw 9 Delegates from Sydney and NSW Trains spend 2 days […] Read More »
North Region Railway Club – Farewell event
Join us on Saturday, June 30 at 5.30pm! Click here to download the event invitation. Read More »
“Career on Rails” recruitment video
Enter the railways in the 50s or 60s? This may look familiar to you! The narrator is the late David Low who was a radio newsman with a marvellous voice. Enjoy and see how our […] Read More »
World’s cutest bullet train?
Hello Kitty Shinkansen: Japan’s Shinkansen train operator, West Japan Railway Co. Ltd has unveiled the design for its new Hello Kitty Shinkansen bullet train. The train will begin operations on June 30. Read More »
SSR – EA update, 17 May
Southern Shorthaul Railway management met with the RTBU on May 17th, 2018. Click here to see the full Newsflash and the summary of where the RTBU and SSR are up to. Read More »
SSR –enterprise agreement update
Southern Shorthaul Railway management and the RTBU met on 2 May to discuss the new enterprise agreement. Both parties have agreed to have regular meetings – not exceeding two weeks apart – in an effort […] Read More »
Juneee Rhythm and Rail a hit
The Junee Rhythm and Rail Festival was a huge hit again this year, with people coming from all over to celebrate annual event which is supported by the RTBU. This year marked the 10th anniversary […] Read More »



