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QLD takes crossing safety to a new level

QLD takes crossing safety to a new level

Queensland is currently trialling a number of solutions to make open level crossings in the state safer. Read More »

Privatisation – is it working? Not if you’re on a ferry

Aug 2, 2013

NSW Premier Barry O’Farrell has a history of privatising public assets and services. And you could be forgiven for thinking he’s got plenty more plans up his sleeve – potentially including more of our public transport systems. Read More »

Misinformation, politics and personalities: a look at the NSRL

Misinformation, politics and personalities: a look at the NSRL

Aug 2, 2013

The O’Farrell Government’s plans for the North West Rail Link have caused much concern since they were announced last year – particularly the plans for it to be metro-style and privately-run. Read More »

What’s happening in NZ?

What’s happening in NZ?

Aug 2, 2013

The latest edition of the RMTU Activist delegates newsletter is now available online. Read the latest here. Read More »

Suicide video tackles mental illness

Suicide video tackles mental illness

Aug 2, 2013

Each year sees more than 100 rail suicides in Australia and around one thousand attempts leaving many drivers traumatized. Watch a story about the tragic issue here. This video has expired. Sorry for any inconvenience  Read More »

PN Intermodal briefing tour commences

PN Intermodal briefing tour commences

Jul 29, 2013

A depot tour to discuss the Pacific National Intermodal enterprise agreement is currently underway. Read More »

Canada bans one-man crews

Canada bans one-man crews

Jul 26, 2013

One-man crews have been banned from trains with dangerous good in Canada following the recent derailment in Quebec which killed 47 people. Read More »

CountryLink set to move into freight

CountryLink set to move into freight

Jul 25, 2013

CountryLink looked poised to enter the freight sector, if its 48 Class training package being rolled out by the company was anything to go by. Read More »

Explosive impact on safety

Explosive impact on safety

Jul 25, 2013

RailCorp recently made a decision to remove Rail Safety Signals otherwise known as ‘detonators’ from their network. In eliminating this safety precaution, workers’ safety is reliant on the notoriously troubled train radio system. Read More »

Port Kembla reunion

Port Kembla reunion

Jul 24, 2013

A reunion of all Ex State Rail, FreightCorp and National Rail Employees from Port Kembla will be held on the 17th August. Read More »

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