NSW Trains CountryLink halts calls

NSW Trains has stopped providing important calls to members at some depots across the network. Read More »

Freightliner EA given the nod

The new Freightliner enterprise agreement has been approved, with 73% of eligible members voting in favour of the agreement. Read More »

Newcastle rail saga continues

Just prior to Christmas, local community groups had a huge win with the court ruling that the NSW Government couldn’t rip up the rail line from Boxing Day because removing rail infrastructure requires legislation to be passed through parliament – which hasn’t happened. Read More »

Secretary’s wrap

Welcome to the first Loco Express of 2015. We’re not even a month into the year and already 2015 is shaping up to be a busy and testing one for workers. Just yesterday, the Productivity […] Read More »

Review puts penalty rates, minimum wage, unfair dismissal at risk

The minimum wage, penalty rates, unfair dismissal, and a range of other workplace conditions will be put under the microscope this year, with the Productivity Commission yesterday revealing it is conducting a large-scale review of […] Read More »

Global rail unions fight neoliberal policies

Delegates from rail unions from across the globe have resoled to band together to fight against neoliberal rail policies, which are becoming increasingly common in many areas of the world. Read More »

In-principle agreement reached on Freightliner EA

After an eventful discussion period, negotiations for a new Freightliner enterprise agreement have finally concluded. Read More »

Moss Vale Retirement Function

Moss Vale Sub Division & Social Club would like to invite members and guests to a retirement function to celebrate the retirements and driving careers of four long serving drivers and also to celebrate the […] Read More »

Sydney Trains uniforms a disaster

The Sydney Trains uniforms have been a source of grief for many employees since they were first forced to wear them.

In December, we surveyed 297 Locomotive Division members to find out the extent of the problem.

The numbers prove it – the Sydney Trains uniform is a disaster. Read More »

Notice to members: Recall election for NSW branch vacant positions

A recall election will be held for RTBU NSW Branch vacant positions. Read More »