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Tram tragedy in London

Nov 11, 2016

Our thoughts are with commuters and public transport workers in London today after the worst British rail disaster in years claimed at least seven lives and injured more than 50 people. Investigations are ongoing as […] Read More »

Near-accident during driverless trains trial in India

Nov 9, 2016

Two Delhi Metro driverless trains ran onto the same track during a trial run in India. The Indian Express reports that the accident was narrowly averted but an inquiry will look into what was responsible for causing the […] Read More »

National Day of Respect for Public Transport Workers: Nov 9

Nov 9, 2016

We’re asking commuters to say ‘Thank You’ to public transport workers on Wednesday the 9th of November. Australia’s first-ever National Day of Respect for Public Transport Workers has been organised by the Rail, Tram and Bus Union […] Read More »

Huge win in Pacific National scope negotiations

Nov 9, 2016

In a huge win for the union, the NSW Bulk and NSW Coal agreements will be combined, which will empower our membership and allow us to act with one voice. We have also had a win for […] Read More »

Delegates Conference Schedule: 8th – 9th November

Nov 8, 2016

The Loco Division Delegates’ Conference is being held on the 8th – 9th of November 2016. Download the schedule here. Read More »

Blacktown Xmas drinks

Nov 7, 2016

Everyone is welcome to the Blacktown Christmas Drinks on Friday 9th December 2016 at the Brewhouse, Marayong from 2pm. Details below. Download the flyer here Read More »

SMH: Government agency pays $17m for ‘advice’

Nov 7, 2016

Sydney Trains will pay consultants Ernst & Young $17 million for advice on how to transform its business, under a government contract to run for less than a year. Read more in the Sydney Morning […] Read More »

Secretary’s wrap

Pacific National’s decision to cut more than 120 jobs, mostly from the Hunter and the Illawarra, is a slap in the face for permanent workers everywhere. It appears that PN’s strategy is to casualise the […] Read More »

Christmas drinks: Fri 16th December

Nov 4, 2016

Save the date! Christmas lunch and drinks are planned for Friday 16th December. Lunch: 11:00, Flemington MC Train Crew Building Drinks: 13:00, Lidcombe Bowling Club. Read More »

End of the line for Silverton Tramway Company social club in Broken Hill after 126 years

Nov 3, 2016

For years after the Silverton Tramway Company in far west NSW was bought, sold and merged into obscurity, its employees’ club continued to meet. But the 126-year-old group, possibly the oldest social club in Broken […] Read More »

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