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PN Coal (North) – Significant changes
Pacific National recently issued several notices of consultation to Coal Crews in relation to its Northern Operations. In short the notices relate to changing the HUB of Operation’s in the Hunter from Port Waratah to […] Read More »
US state politicians are deciding whether or not to mandate a minimum of 2 crew on all freight trains
This legislation that legislators in Virginia, Missouri, New York and Wyoming are considering is whether to require freight trains to have a minimum train crew size, which they say would make operations safer. A minimum two-person crew […] Read More »
QUBE EA Update
QUBE has now sent out their proposed Enterprise Agreement for Members/Employees to vote on. This proposed EA has not been endorsed by your RTBU NSW Locomotive Division EA Negotiating Team. There are still 3 major […] Read More »
Friends of the Creek Charity Ride
Members are encouraged to join us for a good time at the Friends of the Creek Charity Ride. The ride will start at 10am, ending at Coast Hotel Budgewoi. Enjoy some lunch, entertainment for the […] Read More »
Sydney Metro cost huge blowout
Not surprisingly, the cost for the Metro rail project has blown out by $4.3 billion – an estimated total of $16.8 billion according to an internal review from Sydney Metro. The forecasted date of completion […] Read More »
Sydney Trains trainee driver job advertisement
In case members are not aware and know of anyone who may be interested, Sydney Trains are once again advertising for trainee drivers, with applications closing on the 7th February 2020. Click here to apply and […] Read More »
NSW Trains NIF Update
Members will be aware of the recent NSW Trains NIF update which contains information regarding NIF train testing and the so called “proposed” pay offer for drivers dropped on our desk in November 2019. In […] Read More »
UK’s rail network to be re-nationalised
After years of delays, cancellations and strikes, the UK’s private Northern Rail network will be re-nationalised. The UK Government announced it would be ending its contract with private operators Arriva and return to state operations […] Read More »
Melbourne trains industrial dispute
Inadequate training from Melbourne’s Metro has resulted in a stand off between RTBU Victoria and the Melbourne Metro rail operator. Almost 50 drivers have been stood down for saying no to driving services along a […] Read More »
Inland Rail link continues to frustrate
A 1,700 km freight rail link from Melbourne to Brisbane has been heavily criticised for its need to build new corridors across farmland and floodplains in Queensland. Locals say that the proposed route is a […] Read More »
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