Explosive impact on safety
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
A reunion of all Ex State Rail, FreightCorp and National Rail Employees from Port Kembla will be held on the 17th August. Read More »
Aquilina and Casey hang up the boots – join the farewell
A retirement farewell for John Aquilina and Eugene Casey will be held at the Dapto Bowling Club on August 17th. UPDATE: Highly respected train guard and guard’s delegate, Eugene Casey, sadly passed away on August […] Read More »
Canadian rail boss sticks by one-man crew despite tragedy
The head of the company responsible for the train that derailed in Quebec last week, killing at least 37 people, has defended the use of the one-man crew. Read More »
Aurizon Intermodal/Bulk workers slam company EA
Aurizon Intermodal/Bulk members have overwhelmingly voted down the company’s proposed enterprise agreement. Read More »
Penrith send off
Join us in farewelling Penrith members Rick Kayess, peter Maskill, Larry Tesar, Neil Thomas, Robert Berwick, Ernie Waches and Martin Hall on Saturday 7th September. Read More »
Your RailCorp EA questions answered
With the RailCorp EA just around the corner, a series of sessions to discuss the EA have been held during recent committee meetings. Read More »
S Set here to stay
The government has refused to retire S Sets trains, despite commuter complaints about the lack of air-conditioning on the trains. Read More »
Transport staff among most insecure
A large number of NSW public transport staff feel insecure in their jobs, a confidential Public Service Commission survey of workers has found. Read More »
From footplate to pedal: calling all cycling drivers
With the new focus on driver health many drivers are looking at news ways of keeping fit, and PN Kalgoolie driver Terry Hannan may have just the answer: cycling. Read More »