Recent News
Investigation finds track inspection failures ‘systemic’ across Sydney Trains network
Inadequate inspections and maintenance of rail tracks have been “systemic” across the Sydney Trains network, transport safety investigators have warned. Read More »
Domestic violence a focus at annual Catholic Transport Guild Mass
Speakers at this year’s Catholic Transport Guild Communion Mass and luncheon will focus on domestic violence as a key issue in our community. The event will be held on 28 May at St. Mary’s Cathedral. Read More »
Railtrain Newsflash Issue No.2: Enterprise Agreement Update
On Friday 28 April 2017, the RTBU met with Railtrain for the second time to negotiate a new Enterprise Agreement. Read More »
Future Operations Update
Bulletin 13 – 2017 – To: Train Guards – Sydney Trains, Sydney […] Read More »
RTBU hails “no names” ruling
An FWC full bench has confirmed that unions can file disputes in […] Read More »
Emma Husar, Ed Husic back Labor’s commitment to building north-south rail link
The federal members for Lindsay and Chifley have backed their party’s $400 […] Read More »
Lane Cove receives new bus routes
State Liberal and Labor appear to be upping the ante regarding public transport in Lane Cove, with the State Government announcing changes to buses days before a scheduled Labor forum. Read More »
Glebe Island Bridge may yet host light rail
An idea to run trams over the disused Glebe Island Bridge has re-emerged in the wake of Google’s decision to pull out of using the White Bay power station as its Australian HQ. Read More »
Labor launches petition against botched train project
A Labor petition is being circulated by post to residents in the Blue Mountains and Hunter regions this month complaining about the new trains set for these regions, and arguing they need to be “fit for purpose” instead of an “off the shelf” model. Read More »
Westmead Hospital Bandaged Bear Appeal 2017
The BBQ on Friday May 19th will commence at 04.30AM and will cook through until 3.00PM – or until the food runs out!! Read More »