The Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) says details of police charges against a truck driver who caused a collision with a full-laden freight train in Katherine, Northern Territory, reinforce the need for a new approach to level crossing safety.
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More V/Line industrial action planned as talks falter
The Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) has notified Victorian regional operator V/Line of its intention to take industrial action on Thursday, January 25.
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South Australia deaths spark safety call
Rail workers are demanding urgent action to prevent more level crossing deaths after two train drivers were killed in South Australia on New Year’s Eve.
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RTBU V/Line industrial action to go ahead
Industrial action planned by the Victorian branch of the Rail Tram & Bus Union (RTBU) for Wednesday, December 13, will proceed after talks with V/Line failed to address employees’ concerns ahead of the notified stoppage.
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RTBU V/Line strike action before Christmas
The Victorian branch of the Rail Tram & Bus Union (RTBU) has notified V/Line of its intention to take industrial action on Wednesday, December 13.
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Enterprise agreement signals end to NSW industrial action
Sydney Trains and NSW TrainLink employees have overwhelmingly voted in favour of the new Enterprise Agreement presented by the New South Wales Government following a one-week voting process.
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Inland Rail committed to safety standards
The Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) has refuted claims by the Rail Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) that Inland Rail was taking on unreliable contractors with poor workplace safety and poor quality work records.
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Derailment prompts call for safety review
The Rail, Tram and Bus Union says rail workers had lost confidence in the rail safety regime, and an urgent review of the Rail Safety National Law was needed.
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Fare-free rides for most NSW commuters
Travel will be free for commuters on most Opal network services across New South Wales this week.
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RTBU members to vote on Opal action
The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has ruled in favour of Sydney’s rail workers taking the necessary steps in order to be able to turn off Opal machines.
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