international
Rail strikes continue in Scotland against driver only operation
British rail union RMT has already coordinated strikes across Scotland over the safety and accessibility risks of moving to a de-staffed, faceless railway with driver-only operation. Now RMT has confirmed further days of industrial action […] Read More »
Rail workers in the U.S. fight for two-person train crews
Rail workers in the U.S. are supporting a proposed Federal Railroad Administration rule which would make two-person train crews the standard for train operations. Representatives of the U.S Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen and […] Read More »
Thoughts with those involved in Italy crash
The thoughts of the Loco Division go out to everyone impacted by the horrific train collision that has occurred in Italy overnight. Reports suggest that at least 23 people, including at least one of the […] Read More »
Global info sharing. You’d be surprised how small the world is.
Unions right across the world share similar concerns and issues. Within the rail industry, the similarities between the challenges faced by our division and similar divisions interstate and overseas are even more closely aligned. Read More »



