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Critical incidents – NSW Trains needs to step up
We’ve got a new Critical Incident Procedure in Sydney Trains which is now being referred to as “world’s best practice” in the rail industry, but NSW Trains is still lagging behind. Read More »
Tangara gets a new seat
A revised seating configuration in the cab of Tangara set ‘T129’ Car D6833 will be on trial from this week. Finally, the representatives have gained agreement with Sydney Trains management that this is a bonafide issue of training and assessing whilst facing backwards and as such have agreed to install a new seat and workstation for trial. Read More »
Sydney Trains reform meeting again leave more questions than answers
RTBU Train Crew representatives met with Sydney Trains again this week in an attempt to get more information about management’s proposed ‘reform’ process. Read More »
Sydney Trains Reform Update No.4
Sydney Trains reform meeting again leave more questions than answers Read More »
Newcastle rail rally today, 1pm
The battle to protect the Newcastle Rail line is continuing, with the […] Read More »
Government must fix the Hawkesbury River bridge
Train drivers and crew are understandably very nervous about driving across a crumbling bridge and putting their own lives and the lives of their passengers at risk. Read More »
Late buses inevitable
As drivers we know that the main reason buses run late is because there’s not enough running time scheduled on certain routes – meaning it’s next to impossible to finish the run on time. Read More »
How to deal with radio room intimidation
No matter what you are told by radio room, you should never drive a vehicle which you think is defective. Read More »
Sydney Trains reform – still no detail
We still don’t have any specific details about the ‘reform’ process at […] Read More »
Special Notice to RTBU Members – Election for National and NSW Branch Vacant Positions
Bulletin 49 – To: All RTBU Members The two separate Election Notices […] Read More »