Recent News
Loco division stands in solidarity with our colleagues in Norway
The RTBU Loco Division stands in solidarity with the Norwegian National Union of Locomotivemen (NLF) and agrees that the railway sector must not cut costs at the expense of safety. Read More »
British rail union celebrates major victory against DOO
After a long battle against driver only operation, members of British rail union RMT have voted by a massive ten to one to accept a deal that guarantees the retention of safety-critical guards on all current Scotrail services. Read More »
ACCC responds to Aurizon and PN proposals to acquire GRail
The ACCC is assessing Aurizon and Pacific National’s competing proposals to acquire Glencore Coal’s rail business, GRail. Read More »
SafeWork NSW Validates the Rights of Health and Safety Representatives
Bulletin 40 – 2016 To: All RTBU Members For over 18 […] Read More »
ARTC Proposal to Introduce 12 Hour Shifts for Network Controllers
Bulletin 39 – 2016 To: ARTC Network Controllers – Broadmeadow Members have […] Read More »
Newcastle Local Freight Meetings
Meetings have been organised for Aurizon, PN and Freightliner members on Thursday 13th October at Carrington Bowling Club. Read More »
Sydney Buses Losing Millions Due to Opal Failure
President of the RTBU Tram and Bus Division David Woollams told 7 […] Read More »
Sydney & NSW Trains Salaried Officers and Wages Operations Picnic 2016
Bulletin 38 – 2016 To: All Sydney Trains and NSW Trains Members […] Read More »
New Surry Hills Light Rail Unveiled
Daily Telegraph: THE first glimpse of the changes light rail will bring […] Read More »
Huge safety risk as hundreds of guards in the firing line
The NSW Government’s plans to push through Driver Only Operation (DOO) on the new intercity fleet have been exposed in the media this week and up to 300 jobs are at risk. Read More »