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Aurizon, Freightliner and PN: key issues update
The Loco Division has been standing up for our members working for Aurizon, Freightliner and Pacific National. Here’s the latest: AURIZON In Cab Cameras We’re continuing to question Aurizon’s intention to install in cab camera and voice recordings. […] Read More »
Update: Hunter Valley Freight Issues
RTBU Locomotive Division recently invited Hunter Valley network owners and operators to a meeting to discuss a number of local issues. We facilitated a meeting at the Newcastle RTBU office and both ARTC and Freightliner sent representatives. […] Read More »
Lack of train drivers causes 100 services to be cancelled in Brisbane
A lack of drivers for Queensland Rail has led to the cancellation of more than 100 train services in and around Brisbane today, according to ABC reports. Read the full article here. Read More »
Around the Tracks BBQ Tour
The Loco Division Regional BBQ tour is back! Come along, grab yourself a sausage and have a chat about any issues in your workplace and hear about the union’s plans for the future. See the […] Read More »
NSW Trains drivers left with pay shortfall
The RTBU Loco Division has recently been made aware that NSW Trains failed to pay time credits to numerous drivers during a shutdown period. This left dozens of drivers with shortfalls in their pay packets. We’ve been told […] Read More »
Victory: crew will finally be able to wear shorts!
We’re pleased to announce that after extensive meetings and consultation with NSW Trains management, crew will finally be able to wear shorts as part of the standard uniform. Eveleigh RTBU Locomotive Delegate Graeme Hartshorn has put a […] Read More »
Secretary’s wrap
Sydney Trains reform talks are making slow progress. We’re now at the stage where Sydney Trains is proposing to hold a delegates meeting in early November to present their current position. The Loco Division has […] Read More »
Woy Woy level crossing another broken promise
Plans to build a $115 million rail underpass at Woy Woy have been abandoned after a cost blowout and design dispute between government departments, the Daily Telegraph reports today. Read the full article here. Read More »
Western Sydney desperately needs heavy rail
According to news reports today, a whopping 75 per cent of western Sydney residents don’t live within walking distance of a train station. That’s around 1.3 million residents. The numbers highlight the huge need for more rail […] Read More »
Harbour tunnel justified as cheaper option for Sydney Metro
The NSW Government has laid out a truncated version of its business case for its decision to build the second stage of the new Sydney Metro line by tunnelling under Sydney Harbour. The line will […] Read More »
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