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 »
In-cab surveillance proposal generates debate
Proponents say in-cab surveillance will contribute to better safety, but the RTBU fears it will be used as a stalking horse for the introduction of a Big Brother-style surveillance system. A PROPOSAL from the Office […] Read More »
RTBU fights back against ‘draconian and dangerous’ proposal for mandatory in-cab surveillance
The Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) is fighting back against a proposal from the Office of the National Rail Safety Regulator (ONRSR) to mandate the use of in-cab and visual recording devices in all […] Read More »
Say NO to Big Brother-style surveillance in trains and tram cabins
We urge you to sign the below RTBU petition rejecting the Office of National Rail Safety Regulator’s (ONRSR) draconian and dangerous proposal for mandatory in-cab surveillance on trains and trams. SIGN THE PETITION HERE NOW […] Read More »
NSW Trains agrees to bargain – Sydney Trains to follow!
Dear Members, RTBU members everywhere have been voting to tell Sydney and NSW Trains that they want to bargain – NOW! Today, following sustained action and pressure from members NSW Trains has finally agreed to […] Read More »



