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 »
ARTC bungles track upgrade
These are pictures of a track “upgrade” completed less than 6 months ago – awash with irregularities and mud holes. ARTC replaced the wooden sleepers on the track between Parkes and Broken Hill with concrete […] Read More »
Hundreds turn out to farewell retirees
A retirement get-together for six retirees – three Drivers and three Guards from Wollongong was held recently at Thirroul Bowling Club. Over 160 friends and family gathered to wish the dedicated RTBU members – who have almost two centuries of […] Read More »
Workplace bullying – the silent epidemic in our workplaces?
The Federal Government has launched an inquiry into workplace bullying across the country. Does more need to be done to address the issue of bullying in our workplaces? The Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations, […] Read More »
Long-term members head into retirement
Several long time members of the Loco Division have recently retired after many years on the footplate – and events are taking place to help them celebrate. Lithgow Drivers Len Bingham (48years) and Garry Thompson […] Read More »



