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Hotplate dates

Sep 23, 2015

Is your depot the next stop on the Loco Division BBQ tour? Check out the locations and dates for the next leg of the tour below: Greta: 28 Sept, 10am, Main St Park (opposite Maccas) Mudgee/Gulgong: 29 […] Read More »

No emergency plan for Boggabri and Maules Creek bridge

No emergency plan for Boggabri and Maules Creek bridge

Sep 23, 2015

The Loco Division has been forced to act after Pacific National failed to provide emergency and safety information about its Boggabri and Maules Creek viaduct despite months of requests. Pacific National members have been requesting […] Read More »

Sydney Trains reform – further update

Sep 22, 2015

The RTBU Locomotive Division and the Train Guards Sub-Division met with Sydney Trains on the 22nd September 2015 in relation to the train crew reform process. Read More »

Is our new PM good news?

Sep 22, 2015

Australia has had a new Prime Minister for a week now, and the question on everyone’s lips is: will Malcolm Turnbull be good news for working people? Read More »

Bob Hayden, Divisional Secretary

Secretary’s wrap

Sep 18, 2015

  The Loco Division BBQ has been on tour again – and as always, it’s been the catalyst for many great conversations and ideas around the how to improve working conditions in our industry. Read More »

The BBQ is on the road

Sep 18, 2015

The trusty Loco Division BBQ is on the road again as part of the regional tour. On Monday 24 August, the BBQ hit the road with Steve Wright, Mark Dickson and Bryan Williamson, leaving from […] Read More »

Critical incidents – NSW Trains needs to step up

Sep 18, 2015

We’ve got a new Critical Incident Procedure in Sydney Trains which is now being referred to as “world’s best practice” in the rail industry, but NSW Trains is still lagging behind. Read More »

Tangara gets a new seat

Sep 18, 2015

A revised seating configuration in the cab of Tangara set ‘T129’ Car D6833 will be on trial from this week. Finally, the representatives have gained agreement with Sydney Trains management that this is a bonafide issue […] Read More »

Sydney Trains reform meeting again leave more questions than answers

Sydney Trains reform meeting again leave more questions than answers

Sep 17, 2015

RTBU Train Crew representatives met with Sydney Trains again this week in an attempt to get more information about management’s proposed ‘reform’ process. The union reps included: Robert Hayden – Locomotive Divisional Secretary Michael Cartwright – […] Read More »

Newcastle rail rally today, 1pm

Newcastle rail rally today, 1pm

Sep 15, 2015

The battle to protect the Newcastle Rail line is continuing, with the NSW Government introducing legislation into parliament that would allow it to continue its plans to rip up the line. Read More »

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