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Rail heritage reform welcome if proper funding, management is long-term - 17 May 2013
The State Government reform of rail heritage is a welcome step for adequately planning for historical rail rolling stock and infrastructure as long as it comes with adequate long-term funding and expert management, the Rail, Tram & Bus Union says. » more

Patience Urged for Bus Drivers While Forced to Learn New Routes on the Job - 13 May 2013
The NSW Rail, Tram and Bus Union is asking the travelling public to be patient with bus drivers this week as many of them will be operating on routes they have never driven before with little or no training. » more

RailCorps Transit Officer Cuts Leave Passengers and Employees at Risk - 3 April 2013
A State Government decision to slash transit officers from Sydney?s rail network exposes passengers and RailCorp employees to unacceptable risk, the Rail, Tram and Bus Union says. » more

State Governments Tunnel Vision a Red Light for Future Rail Capacity - 6 March 2013
The State Government must reverse its decision to build North West Rail Link tunnels that are too small for all of the Sydney network?s current rolling stock, the Rail, Tram and Bus Union said today. » more

NSW Government Must Be Dragged into 21st Century Drug Testing - 25 February 2013
The practise of urine testing rail workers is outdated, inaccurate and invasive and should be replaced with saliva swab testing, Rail, Tram and Bus Union NSW said today. » more

Industry needs to support health and wellness of rail workers - 13 February 2013
The NSW Rail, Tram and Bus Union today said the introduction of more stringent national health testing of train drivers and other rail safety workers needed to be supported by appropriate health and wellness initiatives across the industry. » more

Waterfall Anniversary a Tragic Reminder to Ensure Rail Safety - 31 January 2013
The 10-year anniversary of the Waterfall train disaster should come as an important reminder for state and federal governments to put rail safety ahead of all else, the Rail, Tram and Bus Union said today. » more

Transport Masterplan Already Out the Window With Cut to Newcastle Rail Line - 14 December 2012
Cutting the Newcastle passenger rail line at Wickham puts developer interests before the transport needs of the people of Newcastle according to the RTBU. » more

Final Transport Masterplan Must Be Treated With Caution - 13 December 2012
The Government's commitment to additional public transport in the final transport masterplan released today is welcome, but the detail and delivery need to be treated with caution, said RTBU NSW Secretary Alex Claassens. » more

116 Sydney Train Stations at Risk - 16 November 2012
The fate of 116 train stations on the Sydney network hang in the balance with the government advertising for external consultants to conduct a review of their operations. » more

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