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Disgraceful state of southern track exposed
As any loco driver using the Sydney to Melbourne track will know, extensive parts of it are in a disgraceful condition with extensive parts of the line affected by mudholes and buckled tracks. Train drivers […] Read More »
Update: Transfer and Roster Placement Policy Success
RTBU is pleased to announce that it has had some success in ensuring RailCorp uphold the Transfer and Roster Placement Policy and the Seniority system currently in place. The RTBU previously reported that it had […] Read More »
Proposed Change to Millennium and OSCAR Safety Measures
RailCorp have recently announced a proposal to change the Vigilance Timing Cycle on Millennium and OSCAR trains to 30 seconds, bringing them in line with the remainder of the fleet. RailCorp believes this change is […] Read More »
If it quacks like a duck … it’s the new yard horn
The Loco Division has considerable concerns about RailCorp’s trial of a new low decibel audible warning device at MacDonaldtown depot. The new device is to replace the yard horn, which doesn’t meet noise pollution laws, […] Read More »
Farewell Pricey
Best wishes from the RTBU Loco Division to retiring RailCorp Driver Greg Price. Greg, who was based at Wollongong and Moss Vale during his career, has been a long-term union activist and delegate who has […] Read More »
Major improvements at Glenlee
Health and safety conditions at QR Interail’s Glenlee rail siding have improved dramatically following action by the Loco Division. Loco Division representatives Keith McMahon and Kevin Pryor first inspected the site three months ago, noting […] Read More »
Industry standards get a boost at Freightliner
Freightliner drivers are set to become some of the highest-paid freight drivers in the state for a 38-hour week under a new agreement negotiated by the RTBU to be voted on next week. The agreement […] Read More »
AFULE coverage limited to Queensland
In good news for the rail industry, Fair Work Australia has confirmed that Queensland’s AFULE – despite dropping the ‘Q’ from its name – may not recruit loco drivers outside of Queensland. The AFULE have […] Read More »
Update from our comrades in Japan
“I will be never beaten!” – Extracts from the diary of Massa Takahashi, train driver from the Mito region and Member of the JREU, the RTBU’s sister union 15 March, 5th day of evacuation We […] Read More »
Richmond line duplication
The duplication of the Richmond track is nearing completion and the Loco Division has been involved in ensuring that driver needs are addressed around issues of signal sighting, safety concerns, amenities and the Draft Risk […] Read More »
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