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CountryLink pay win
The Loco Division has successfully negotiated for Grafton drivers to be paid what they deserve following several years of debate with CountryLink, IR & Payroll. Drivers working the NT 34/35 service have long been entitled […] Read More »
New stabling arrangements
The RTBU is currently working with RailCorp to resolve issues that have arisen around the stabling of eight “S” sets and up to eight Waratah trains at Enfield Yard. The RTBU is pleased to see […] Read More »
Countrylink: Goulburn MOU upheld
During recent track work, the long standing agreement to man the SP35/32 Canberra service with two drivers (owing to the shift length) was breached under the guise of a “local agreement” enabling one driver only […] Read More »
Freight: new ARG wheat run
In good news for jobs, operator ARG is finalising a new contract to run wheat from Temora to Inner Harbour and we have had initial discussions with the Company about negotiating an Agreement for their […] Read More »
Macdonaldtown train horn noise project
Work is continuing on the project to develop an audible warning system for use in depots across the RailCorp network that meets safety requirements while not breaching NSW noise pollution laws. There is a proposal […] Read More »
Easter / Anzac Day public holidays – Pacific National
In a development bound to cause confusion, Easter Monday will be marked on a Tuesday this year, with a public holiday on Tuesday 26 March. In a quirk of the calendar, Easter Monday falls on […] Read More »
Mentor Driver, initial consultation
As members will be aware, the Mentor Driver position arose from the 2010 Enterprise Agreement negotiations with the intention of creating an additional role within the RailCorp Training structure. As part of these negotiations, the […] Read More »
Pacific National Victoria
Negotiations are underway for a new EBA covering Pacific National Victoria. The PN Division was previously owned by Freight Australia and covers a number of employees in NSW as well as Victoria. The previous agreement […] Read More »
ETR sign-on times threatened
Correspondence has recently been received from RailCorp indicating they will be seeking to adjust ETR Drivers’ sign-on times to align with those of InterCity Drivers by removing the additional six minutes afforded to ETR Drivers. […] Read More »
New Depots and Stabling Facilities
A meeting was held late last year to discuss the various new works being undertaken by RailCorp to construct several new stabling facilities for the suburban fleet. Emu Plains Penrith Yard is proposed to be […] Read More »
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