Newsflash: ANTR 406 & 408 – Use of Headlight & Horn
Members are reminded of the importance of ANTR – 406 & 408 Network Rules regarding the Use of Locomotive Headlights & Horns. Issues have arisen regarding the inappropriate use of the headlight and the sounding […] Read More »
NSW TRAINS- INTERCITY MEMBERS. THROW ANOTHER STATUS QUO ON THE BARBIE
It has come to the attention of the Locomotive Division that members are being rostered over the June long weekend from Gosford and Newcastle Interchange depots to visit the RailConnect Kangy Angy Facility under the […] Read More »
PN Bulk EA 2022 – First Discussions
Members are advised that the RTBU Locomotive Division met with Pacific National Management last Friday at their head office in North Sydney to discuss the upcoming bargaining process and the logistics etc. Your Divisional Councilors, […] Read More »
The cover-up of a ‘financial mirage’ that has inflated the NSW budget and may put rail safety at risk
The NSW government has attempted to cover up how it artificially inflated the state’s budgets by tens of billions of dollars after it shifted the rail network’s costs onto a corporation – known as the […] Read More »
Video: Services cancelled on Sydney’s North West Metro | 7NEWS
Dear members, Please see the below news clip from Channel 7 News regarding cancellations on the North West Metro yesterday due to urgent repairs on a loose panel in a tunnel near the North Ryde […] Read More »
Cronulla Retirement: Drivers Greg Soutar and Mark McClymont
On Saturday the 22nd of May the retirement celebration for Cronulla Drivers Greg Soutar and Mark McClymont was attended and a great afternoon / night was had by all. The RTBU Locomotive Division attended to […] Read More »
KEEP BIG BROTHER OUT OF OUR CABS
The RTBU is continuing to fight to protect workers from the draconian and dangerous proposal to introduce mandatory in-cab audio and video recordings. The strong campaign by RTBU members has forced ONRSR to verbally back […] Read More »
In-Cab Recordings Update: You’ve Been Heard!
The RTBU has continued discussions with ONRSR about in-cab recordings and, as a result,ONRSR has revised its policy position to address your concerns! For now, ONRSR’s revised policy position will be to only recommend allowing […] Read More »
Vale Bob Plain (Plainy)
Vale Bob Plain (Plainy), 1945-2021 It is with sadness that I wish to advise members on the passing of Bob Plain, or Plainy to those who knew him. Bob played a significant role in the […] Read More »
Bob Plain’s Funeral Details
Dear members, For those who can make it, join us to remember and celebrate the life of Bob “Plainy” Plain. When: 11am, Monday 31st May 2021 Where: The Guardian Chapel, Minchinbury, Pinegrove Memorial Park. Celebration drinks […] Read More »