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Success! The Opcrew rostering dispute has been resolved
NSW Trains will now provide period rosters that align with the current agreed Master Rosters for each of the affected depots. Read More »
Medical Mayhem at NSW Trains
NSW Trains are currently experiencing a shortage of drivers which we believe has only been exacerbated by a failure of those responsible to provide due notification for drivers about Category 1 medical examinations. Read More »
United for secure jobs
Talks with Sydney and NSW Trains are progressing. Here’s the latest update. Read More »
NSW Trains: Rostering dispute lodged
A dispute has been lodged with NSW Trains in regards to the implementation of the Opcrew rostering system across regional depots. Read More »
NIF consultation recommences
The RTBU recently met with NSW Trains and the NIF project group to discuss the next consultative phase. Read More »
Update on Travelodge refurbishments and floor allocation
As the refurbishments are now nearing completion, NSW Trains Regional Crew will now be allocated the entire 15th floor. Read More »
Newcastle to Sydney train service getting worse: auditor
The infamously slow and unreliable two-and-a-half hour train ride from Newcastle to Sydney has been getting worse since 2011, and transport authorities don’t know how to fix it. Read More »
Update on the XPT kettle situation
NSW Trains removed the kettles from XPT locomotives late last year following the discovery of fibreglass particles in the bottom of some kettles. Read More »
NSW Trains uniform: shorts update
NSW Trains has finally agreed to provide shorts as part of the standard uniform but not until February 2017. Read More »
Media Release – NIF welcomed, but accessibility still a concern
Despite customer comfort at the centre of the government’s proposed New […] Read More »