A High Speed Rail link between Newcastle and Sydney will kick-start a rail revolution in Australia, and a better future for regional communities, according to the Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU). Read more
Transport union urges free RAT tests
Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) National Secretary Mark Diamond has renewed calls for transport workers to have access to free Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) kits. Read more
Sydney set for standstill again
Sydney’s rail network will once again be disrupted by industrial action next week, with services running at a reduced frequency and taking longer to reach their destinations. Read more
Ensuring skills and qualifications remain relevant
The Rail Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) is working to ensure that content of training courses and qualifications remain relevant to the needs of workers, and to the roles that its members perform in the rail, tram and bus industries. Read more
RTBU issues vaccination stance
The Rail, Tram, and Bus Union has issued its position on mandatory vaccination of its members. Read more
Higher vaccination priority needed for transport workers
The Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) has joined the calls for freight workers to be given higher priority in the Federal Government’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout program. Read more
SA Transport Minister confirms January 31 handover date for train services
South Australian Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Corey Wingard has confirmed that Keolis Downer will begin operating the Adelaide’s heavy rail network as of January 31. Read more
Proposals to protect rail workers as part of COVID-19 response
Unions and industry associations have proposed extra protections for rail workers as the response to COVID-19 continues across Australia. Read more
Union calls for coastal shipping reforms to be scrapped to protect local freight jobs
The Rail, Tram, and Bus Union (RTBU) has signalled its opposition to coastal shipping reforms that would enable foreign-flagged ships to compete for domestic freight volumes. Read more
Metro Trains Sydney resolves pay dispute with workers
Metro Trains Sydney, the operator of Sydney Metro Northwest, and Unions NSW have resolved a back-pay dispute worth $500,000. Read more