Bad tracks cost ARTC
Water damage on the Melbourne – Sydney railway line has been a large contributing factor in the Australian Rail Track Corporation posting a $290 million write-down this year. Read More »
Stay updated on the National Rail Safety legislation changes
The changes to the National Rail Safety legislation come into effect on 20 January 2013. This is also the date the new Office of the National Rail Safety Regulator will begin operation. Read More »
Finally – the final transport master plan. Or is it?
NSW Transport Minister Gladys Berejilian yesterday revealed the final version of the state’s 20-year transport master plan. But then less than 24-hours later the government announced it will be cutting the Newcastle passenger rail line […] Read More »
*** Merry Christmas! ***
The RTBU Loco Division would like to wish all members a very safe and enjoyable festive season. On behalf of all the Loco Executive, I’d like to wish everyone a very merry Christmas and a […] Read More »
Member profile: Eliott Hackett
Here we chat with long time RTBU Loco Division member, Eliott Hackett. Read More »
Latest from the National Locomotive Division
The National Locomotive Division met in Melbourne recently to discuss matters impacting on Loco Divisions around the country. Read More »
CountryLink training dispute update
The current dispute between the RTBU Loco Division and Railcorp/CountryLink over competency based training has gone before Fair Work Australia. Read More »
QR members vote up EA
QR Intermodal members recently voted in favour of a 10 month roll over the old EA – with the addition of a few key changes. Read More »
Loco joins Facebook
Like Loco Express on Facebook! Loco Express has just launched a Facebook page – www.facebook.com/rtbulocoexpress. ‘Like’ the Loco Express page and keep up-to-date with everything happening in the RTBU Loco Division. Read More »
PN Coal workers face industrial action vote
Fair Work Australia has ruled in favour of the Loco Division’s application for a protected industrial action ballot following a breakdown in negotiations with Pacific National over a new Coal EBA. Read More »