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
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
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
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
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