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Union committee monitors RailCorp changes at Hornsby

Union committee monitors RailCorp changes at Hornsby

Jun 28, 2012

RailCorp has recently proposed that Hornsby guards now be required to sign on at the car sheds rather than at Hornsby Station. The move is due to occur in late July/August ahead of the October […] Read More »

Auburn induction training package up and running

Auburn induction training package up and running

Jun 27, 2012

In early June RailCorp and the RTBU finally agreed on an induction package for the Auburn maintenance centre. The negotiations were lengthy and made more complex as the parties had to resolve several site specific […] Read More »

First National Rail Safety Regulator appointed

First National Rail Safety Regulator appointed

Jun 26, 2012

Following the passage of the Rail Safety National Law through South Australian Parliament last month, the first National Rail Safety Regulator has been appointed. Rob Andrews has worked as a rail safety regulator in the […] Read More »

National Loco Committee resolutions

National Loco Committee resolutions

Jun 25, 2012

Representatives from Locomotive Divisions in all states and territories met last week to discuss issues of relevance to Loco Drivers nationally. Read More »

After 60 years, Jim hits the tracks for one last hoorah

After 60 years, Jim hits the tracks for one last hoorah

Jun 25, 2012

Taree CountryLink driver Jim Sinclair was sent off on one last trip last Saturday before heading off on a well-earned retirement after 60 years on the job. Jim’s farewell ride coincided with the Lachlan Valley Railway’s […] Read More »

Sudden relocation takes El Zoro drivers by surprise

Sudden relocation takes El Zoro drivers by surprise

Jun 21, 2012

Due to a downturn in grain deliveries from the North West NSW, El Zorro has relocated its fleet from the line running between Narrabri and Newcastle to South West NSW at Temora and Cootamundra. This […] Read More »

Waratah (almost) faultless

Waratah (almost) faultless

Jun 21, 2012

After the initial teething problems with the Waratah there are now nine operational Waratah sets, with eight running daily and one on standby. Set number 23 is now in Australia and is currently at Cardiff […] Read More »

O’Farrell’s attack on Workers Compensation heats up

O’Farrell’s attack on Workers Compensation heats up

Jun 20, 2012

The O’Farrell Government has launched a disgraceful attack on injured workers by ramming legislation to slash medical benefits and entitlements through the NSW Legislative Assembly. The changes to the two Bills introduced and passed by […] Read More »

Union wary of ATO plans on North West Rail Link

Union wary of ATO plans on North West Rail Link

Jun 20, 2012

The NSW Government’s plan for the future of Sydney’s rail network released today has revealed that Automatic Train Operation (ATO) trains will run on the new North West Rail Link. The report also revealed the […] Read More »

Join us to farewell Mortdale’s Fox and Ron

Join us to farewell Mortdale’s Fox and Ron

Jun 19, 2012

Members are invited to come and farewell two retiring Mortdale drivers, Garry “Fox” Stevens and Ron Stanley, at the Bexley Bowling Club on Saturday 30th June. Festivities kick off at 12pm at the Bowling Club, […] Read More »

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