Recent News
Opal card: How to beat it, and most popular routes
The Opal card stats are proving that commuters will find ways to save on public transport if they can, and the Opal card’s fare design is encouraging new commuter behaviour patterns – for better or for worse. Read More »
Sydney Trains Next Round of Station “OPAL” Reviews
Bulletin 45 – TO: ALL Sydney Trains Stations Members Members are advised […] Read More »
Flemington finally gets new digs
Sydney Trains has recently opened the new train crew facilities and amenities at Flemington Maintenance Centre. This facility will finally replace the existing substandard demountable buildings which train crew have been forced to use for the last 21 years. Read More »
Farewell to some of Coota’s finest
The railways lost a collective 310 years experience when these 10 drivers were farewelled at Coota recently. Read More »
Future operations ‘reform’ in Sydney Trains
The RTBU met with Sydney Trains recently for a briefing on the company’s “Future Operations” reform project. Read More »
New freight organising structure
Meet Brian Head, Byran Williamson and Greg Cameron – the new organising team in the Freight division. Many of you will already know the three of them, having been involved in the union in various capacities over the years. Read More »
Dealing with violence shouldn’t be part of the job
We know that violence on our transport systems is a serious issue throughout the state. Our recent survey of members found that 44% have been assaulted at work in recent times. Read More »
Driver Trainer Assessment Process
Driver trainers were recently made aware that management were about to conduct an assessment of all driver trainers in order to assess their suitability to perform their role. Read More »
Millennium crew cab seats
The Loco Division has successfully negotiated the installation of Waratah style crew cab seats into Millennium crew cabs. Read More »
RTBU Women’s Committee arrives at Port Botany
Watch the RTBU Women’s Committee arrive at Port Botany to join the peaceful assembly in support of sacked MUA workers. Read More »