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ABC: Fast rail could turn Sydney, Wollongong, Newcastle into ‘mega region’

ABC: Fast rail could turn Sydney, Wollongong, Newcastle into ‘mega region’

Jun 8, 2018

A fast train network connecting greater Sydney, Wollongong and Newcastle as a “mega region” could create more than 10,000 new jobs, according to a new report. Click here to read all about it in the […] Read More »

Ron Simmons – 50 years on the job

Jun 8, 2018

Ron Simmons celebrated 50 years on the job recently at the Parkes Rural and Bulk Depot. Ron started his career on the 06/06/1968 at Binnaway. His first job was the Mudgee Mail Train to Gwabegar […] Read More »

AFR: No need to plug the inland rail gap, says CEO

AFR: No need to plug the inland rail gap, says CEO

Jun 8, 2018

The last gap in the $9 billion freight railway linking Melbourne to Brisbane won’t have to be filled for two decades because of a lack of demand, according to its chief executive. Inland Rail CEO […] Read More »

Railtrain: breach of good-faith bargaining

Jun 8, 2018

Railtrain has decided to cease negotiations on the current Enterprise Agreement (which commenced early last year) AND to change the scope of the Agreement with its new “East Coast Operations”. The RTBU has written to […] Read More »

SMH: NSW government bows to pressure over length of Bankstown rail closures

SMH: NSW government bows to pressure over length of Bankstown rail closures

Jun 8, 2018

The NSW Government has bowed to pressure from workers and the public and announced it will not be going ahead with the 6 week stoppages on the Bankstown line while the metro changes are being […] Read More »

ABC: NSW inter-city train costs face blowout to make fleet fit tracks on Blue Mountains line

ABC: NSW inter-city train costs face blowout to make fleet fit tracks on Blue Mountains line

Jun 8, 2018

ABC State political reporter, Brigid Glanville, has written an analysis piece looking at the NSW Government’s Blue Mountains rail disaster. Click here to read the full piece.  Read More »

Say no to TPP on June 15

Jun 8, 2018

Join the protest against the TPP on Friday June 15th! The Trans-Pacific Partnership was a trade deal originally involving Australia, US and 10 other Pacific Rim countries (TPP-12). It reduced our democratic rights while increasing […] Read More »

Transport Heritage Expo – June long weekend

Jun 4, 2018

The award-winning Transport Heritage Expo is back on the 9th – 11th of June at Central Station, Sydney. The expo brings Sydney’s transport history to life with heritage train and bus rides, train displays, live […] Read More »

Emergency Evacuation Training

Jun 1, 2018

The Locomotive Division representatives through the Driver Training Committee have been consulting regarding the 2018 Train Crew Continuation Training Emergency Evacuation course which commenced on 27 May 2018. This training will refresh Driver knowledge and […] Read More »

Locomotive Division Delegate Training!

Jun 1, 2018

The Locomotive Division has recently recommenced Delegate training with a strong focus on effective Member representation and strengthening Depot Organising Committee structures. Last week saw 9 Delegates from Sydney and NSW Trains spend 2 days […] Read More »

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