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KiwiRail returns to “dirty diesel”
New Zealand’s train drivers are condemning KiwiRail’s plans to replace the current electric locomotive fleet on the North Island Main Trunk Line with Chinese-made and diesel-powered locomotives. Read More »
The pension Malcolm Turnbull is not touching
Malcolm Turnbull is cutting pensions for hard-working Australians. But there’s one pension he’s not touching… Read More »
Bank Holiday Entitlement on New Year’s Eve
Bulletin 55, 2016 – To: All NSW Trains RTBU Members, After discussions […] Read More »
Concerns over seven-month Epping to Chatswood rail line shutdown
There are increasing concerns about how the state government plans to transport thousands of commuters each day while the Epping to Chatswood rail line is shut for seven months. Read More »
PN Enterprise Agreement talks start
Your EA negotiating team has met with Pacific National to hear from management and set the way forward for negotiations on a new combined NSW Enterprise Agreement. Read More »
Auditor to investigate Kangy Angy as TfNSW’s preferred maintenance site
The NSW Auditor General has been asked to investigate how tiny, flood-affected Kangy Angy became preferred site for the new Sydney-Newcastle Intercity train maintenance facility. Read More »
Our industry around the world: latest news
It’s always good to know what’s happening in our industry around the […] Read More »
They are cutting our pensions
Malcolm Turnbull is cutting pensions for hard-working Australians, with some couples set to lose up to $6,120 a year, or $117.70 a week. Read More »
Sydney Trains Newsflash: delegates’ meeting held
Sydney Trains presented a detailed version of the current state of their Train Crew Reform proposal to RTBU Loco Division reps at a delegates’ forum this week. Read More »
Freightliner lift up and lay back still in dispute
A Fair Work Commission conciliation meeting was held between Freightliner and your union this week but the Lift Up and Lay Back dispute remains unsolved. Read More »