Recent News
Big brother could be watching
The Loco Division has recently received reports that Sydney Trains may have started real time CCTV surveillance of various platforms across the network in an apparent attempt to “ascertain the cause of delays”. Read More »
PN stands down workers
Pacific National is attempting to stand down coal and bulk employees without pay while pre-planned track work is undertaken. Read More »
Micro management mania – few seconds late? Watch out
Have you ever felt like you’re being micro-managed at work? You’re not alone. Read More »
Genesee & Wyoming takes over Freightliner
Global company Genesee & Wyoming has acquired approximately 95% of the shares of Freightliner. Read More »
Get excited about trains? You’ve got nothing on this guy…
We all love a good train, and a 1953 heritage train is pretty special. But this train foamer gets a bit more excited than most…. Read More »
Drivers to go 2.0 – mobility trial
Following the successful trial and eventual implementation of the use of iPads for Guards, Sydney Trains has now begun the consultation process with drivers. Read More »
Removal of staff car parks: the reality
The Transport Minister has made quite a deal in the media of her proposal to “hand back to the public” car parking spaces that had previously been allocated for employees. – See more at: http://locoexpress.com.au/loco-express/page/3/#sthash.9S6eitEv.dpuf Read More »
Freightliner Coal EA formalised
The new Freightliner Coal enterprise agreement has been approved by the Fair Work Commission and is now in use. Read More »
OSCAR Fast Stable
Sydney Trains is installing a Fast Stable system on OSCAR trains in order to prolong the battery life. Read More »
Competency Assurance Dispute
Sydney Trains has made several attempts over the last 12 months to change the seven day notice requirement for competency assurance. Read More »