COVID-19 Practical Information for Freight Train Crew
Over the past few days many of our members have raised concerns on various matters that impact them in their abilities to perform their job. Obviously, there will be many issues over the difficult times […] Read More »
Pacific National Intermodal Outsourced Projects Enterprise Agreement Update
With the Enterprise Agreement nominal expiry date being the 30th June 2020, negotiations commenced yesterday after months of delay by Pacific National. While Pacific National didn’t have a Log of Claims ready for yesterday’s meeting, […] Read More »
PN: COVID-19 update
PN Employees are now considered Federal Essential Service Workers. This means you can traverse borders without restriction. You must carry your PN accreditation and Drivers licence at all times in case you are stopped at […] Read More »
RTBU National: Protecting your health, jobs and incomes during the COVID-19 pandemic
Thank you for everything you are doing to keep our rail, tram and bus networks moving during these unprecedented times. You are the backbone of this country and your efforts will be instrumental in helping […] Read More »
Jim Hughes calls it a day
On Wednesday the 18th of March, Penrith Driver Jim Hughes signed on for the very last time to bring to an end his railway career of over 45 years. Jim is the last of 6 […] Read More »
Secretary’s Message
March 22, 2020 Dear members, Welcome to this special edition of Loco Express. Firstly, all members can be proud that once again they are continuing to provide a service, whether that be moving passengers around […] Read More »
Pacific National COVID19 update
A massive THANK YOU to each and every Member at this time. You are all going above and beyond to get PN through very difficult and challenging situations. The RTBU National Office is in daily […] Read More »
COVID-19 Social Distancing for Train Crew
Your Senior RTBU Locomotive Division Representatives met with Sydney Trains Train Crew Executive Friday 20 March to discuss growing concerns regarding the impact of COVID-19 on our Members on the front line. Of concern is […] Read More »
Pacific National increases coal train checks after 2017 derailment miss
This morning’s Newcastle Herald has reported that PN has said they’ll be increasing routine coal train inspections after a train could have been derailed following the discovery of a fractured bogie in 2017 in Kooragang. […] Read More »
NIF Wage Offer Discussions
Members will recall the recent Footplate regarding the outcomes of the Fair Work conciliation and the suggestion from Deputy President Sams that the RTBU and NSW Trains undertake discussions regarding the wage offer tabled in […] Read More »