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Tram stopped at Southport South on the Gold Coast Light Rail. Photo: Creative Commons / David Ansen
Events, light rail, Rollingstock & Manufacturing

RTBU calls for Gold Coast light rail support

The Rail, Tram and Bus Union has called on Prime Minister Scott Morrison to guarantee that a Coalition Government will support the planned extension of the Gold Coast light rail to the Gold Coast Airport. Read more

Ray ChanMay 16, 2022, 4:26 pmMay 16, 2022
Events, Passenger Rail, Workforce

Double whammy for Sydney commuters

 

Industrial action planned by the Electrical Trades Union could once again disrupt train operations across Sydney this week. Read more

Ray ChanMarch 14, 2022, 11:22 pmMarch 15, 2022
NSW TrainLink train. Photo: RailGallery.com.au
Operations & Maintenance, Passenger Rail, Resources, Workforce

More disruption to Sydney network

Sydney Trains and NSW TrainLink Intercity and regional network customers could face disruption to their journeys this week due to industrial action. Read more

Ray ChanFebruary 7, 2022, 11:12 amFebruary 7, 2022
Major Projects & Infrastructure, Operations & Maintenance, Passenger Rail, Rollingstock & Manufacturing, Signalling & Communications, Track & Civil Construction, Workforce

High Speed Rail to kick off a revolution

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

Ray ChanJanuary 12, 2022, 12:50 pmJanuary 12, 2022
Legal & Compliance, Operations & Maintenance, Safety, Workforce

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

Ray ChanJanuary 12, 2022, 10:50 amJanuary 12, 2022
Events, Legal & Compliance, Passenger Rail

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

Ray ChanDecember 17, 2021, 3:28 pmDecember 17, 2021
light rail, Rollingstock & Manufacturing, Safety, Standards & Regulation, Workforce, Certification & Training

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

Ray ChanOctober 25, 2021, 11:02 amOctober 25, 2021
Safety, Workforce

RTBU issues vaccination stance

The Rail, Tram, and Bus Union has issued its position on mandatory vaccination of its members.  Read more

Ray ChanSeptember 9, 2021, 4:51 amSeptember 9, 2021
priority
Freight Rail, Safety, Standards & Regulation, Workforce, Certification & Training

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

Alexandra CooperAugust 17, 2021, 9:51 amAugust 17, 2021
Passenger Rail, Safety, Standards & Regulation, Workforce, Certification & Training

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

Connor PearceJanuary 19, 2021, 10:48 amJanuary 19, 2021

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