Recent News
Petition to keep Newcastle transport in pubic hands
A petition to the Speaker and Members of the NSW Legislative Assembly […] Read More »
UNITED WE STAND – Sydney depots move to support Newcastle drivers.
Newcastle Buses will not stand alone as bus drivers from across […] Read More »
Newcastle late night security concerns
It’s come to our attention that an RTBU member was randomly attacked in the Newcastle area recently by a member of the public late on a Friday night. Read More »
Hunter Transport Forum – 30 Sept
The NSW Government has a “revitalisation” strategy for the Hunter – and it’s clear that public transport is very low down on their priority list. Come along to the Hunter Transport Forum on September 30. Read More »
RTBU members unite to stay off unsafe roads in wild weather
As Newcastle and the Hunter area battled cyclonic conditions last week, strong union leadership kept our members off unsafe roads. Read More »
Update on storm damaged tracks
Following discussions with ARTC today, the RTBU NSW Secretary can confirm that […] Read More »
Newcastle retirement shindig
The Newcastle Enginemans’ Social club in association with Newcastle CityRail Social club is holding a retirement dinner. Read More »
School children left behind
In some parts of Newcastle the shortage of buses in the area has meant that children are being left behind after school because the buses scheduled to pick them up are too full. Read More »
School children left behind
In some parts of Newcastle the shortage of buses in the area has meant that children are being left behind after school because the buses scheduled to pick them up are too full. Read More »
Thousands rally in Newcastle
The RTBU joined thousands of others in Newcastle yesterday in yet another protest against the NSW Government’s decision to truncate the train line into the city. Read More »