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US senators introduce two-person train crew bill
Two US Senators have just introduced a bill that would mandate a minimum of two-person crews on all freight trains operating in the country. The legislation is in response to the Federal Railroad Administration’s decision […] Read More »
Around the Tracks: Hunter and Gunnedah Basin depot visits
The RTBU will be visiting several depots, conducting site visits and meetings next week. All RTBU members are invited to attend, regardless of who you are employed by. Hope to see you there, and please […] Read More »
Google reveals the busiest transit lines around the world
Google Maps is developing a new app called ‘transit crowdedness predictions’ which will allow you to plan for overcrowding on your journey in over 200 cities around the world. By analysing peak hour data in […] Read More »
Here’s why people are choosing trains over planes
Recent statistics point to a move away from flying with travellers preferring the rail system, particularly in Europe. Online booking service Klook has revealed that this last decade from 2011 to 2020 has seen a […] Read More »
Billions lost due penalty rate cuts
A study from the McKell Institute earlier this year found that penalty rate cuts will leave workers with an almost $3 billion loss in the next three years under this coalition government. Unlike the government’s […] Read More »
Fair Work Commission rejects Linfox bid to suspend Aurizon industrial action
As members may be aware, The RTBU Queensland branch has been fighting hard against Aurizon to get the working conditions members deserve. Recently, major road transportation company Linfox attempted to stop the RTBU QLD industrial action at Aurizon, a […] Read More »
Adelaide’s train and tram services set to be privatised
The South Australian Government has revealed plans to privatise the operation of Adelaide’s train and tram services. It says it will still own and control “rail assets”, including trains, trams, tracks and stations, and will […] Read More »
NIF ‘In the Know’ is in the dark!
NSW Trains have again embarked on an ‘In the Know’ speaking tour to inform employees of their proposed NIF operational mode. The Locomotive Division has been informed that the ‘In the Know’ sessions will be […] Read More »
Southern Shorthaul Railway – EA Update
After long and frustrating negotiations, and after members voted down the first attempt by SSR management to get their EA through without the Delegates’ support, Locomotive Division members have voted up the latest EA with […] Read More »
Government moves to reduce Long Service Leave for public sector workers
Buried deep within this year’s state budget papers was a casual remark about future savings to the budget by reducing long service leave (LSL) entitlements for public sector workers. while this was troubling, no one […] Read More »
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