Visit the 
Visit the Recent News
Government must immediately rebuild Newcastle rail line
The RTBU is calling on the NSW government to act on the recommendations of the parliamentary inquiry into planning in Newcastle and immediately rebuild the Newcastle rail line. Read More »
Micro management mania – few seconds late? Watch out
Have you ever felt like you’re being micro-managed at work? You’re not alone. Read More »
Genesee & Wyoming takes over Freightliner
Global company Genesee & Wyoming has acquired approximately 95% of the shares of Freightliner. Read More »
Worker’s compensation cuts – Report launch
In June 2012, the NSW Liberal Government introduced some of the cruellest cuts to workers compensation ever seen in this country. Macquarie University have been commissioned to undertake independent research into the cuts over three years and will be discussing the findings of their research on the 6th of March in Penrith. Read More »
No changes to bus routes until September
The Transport Minister appears to have listened to Bus Operator concerns and has promised to communicate any changes to bus routes in advance during construction of the South East Light Rail project. She has also announced that major works on George Street will not commence until September. Read More »
National Day of Action – March 4
March 4 is a National Day of Action to fight for our rights, and there will be marches all around the country. Click through to find a rally in your city. Read More »
Swab testing trial to start in March
As part of the EA negotiations, Sydney Trains and NSW Trains agreed to trial swab testing and to establish an Oral Fluid Testing Working Group with union representatives. It has now been agreed that the oral swab testing trial will take place from the 2nd of March and the 30th of April and 1500 staff will be tested. Read More »
Opal card debacle
Bus Operators will not be surprised to learn that commuters are paying millions of dollars worth of extra fares because of a glitch in the Opal card system. Read More »
Get excited about trains? You’ve got nothing on this guy…
We all love a good train, and a 1953 heritage train is pretty special. But this train foamer gets a bit more excited than most…. Read More »
Qld buses saved from privatisation
We’d like to congratulate our colleagues in Queensland who campaigned tirelessly in the lead up to their state election and saved their bus services from privatisation. Read More »