Freightliner Intermodal EA – In principle Agreement Reached
During the recent EA negotiations with Freightliner Intermodel the union was striving to standardise wherever possible the Freightliner EAs and secure the same excellent conditions as provided in the Coal EA. After lengthy negotiations, the […] Read More »
New Millennium Train Windscreen and Seat Trial
New windscreens have now been fitted to the drivers side of the Millennium trains, following driver concerns that the original windscreens fitted gave off a “hazy” or “cloudy” appearance when in direct or indirect sunlight. […] Read More »
Analysis suggests sending Countrylink XPT trains into retirement
An analysis into CountryLink’s XPT trains has revealed the fleet has travelled more than three million kilometres further than they were designed to. The confidential report, prepared for the director-general of Transport for NSW, revealed […] Read More »
FWA ruling against urine testing a big win for workers
In a big win for workers rights, NSW Government-owned company Endeavour Energy, yesterday lost its appeal to Fair Work Australia to conduct urine drug tests on its employees. Read More »
Campbelltown retirement
Two long-term members were given a rousing farewell recently as they left their lives on the railways behind to head off to retirement. The Campbelltown Depot hosted the farewell evening for Driver Brian Brennan and […] Read More »
Boosting Sydney’s rail capacity – what’s the best plan of attack?
Sydney’s public transport system is bursting at the seams. So what’s the answer to boosting capacity so we can get people out of their cars onto public transport?
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Railcorp set to hit the charts
We’ve seen the rise of UK teen pop group One Direction, Karise Eden from TV show the Voice has skyrocketed into the charts with her new album – now is Railcorp set to become the […] Read More »
Union wins an independent review of AQF accreditation
As part of the new national rail safety legislation the Transport and Logistics Industry Skills Council (TLISC) is working towards standardising competency accreditation for rail drivers across all states. Initial drafts from TLISC looking at […] Read More »
New digs for PN at Chullora
Staff and crew at the PN Intermodal office at Chullora are delighted that they can finally see some progress in the construction of their long-promised new office. Due to be opened in November the […] Read More »
Farewelling Enfield retirees
The Enfield Railway Social Club is hosting a dinner for three members who are heading off into retirement – Ray Kingsley, Dannt Dawes and Brian Irlam. Everyone is welcome to attend, just see the poster […] Read More »