The Rail Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) has called on the New South Wales government to revive a key abandoned rail project in what it has labelled as a “game-changer” for both freight and passenger rail
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Alex Claassens – a face of the Australian railway
Alex Claassens is one of the great modern people of the Australian railway, and the veteran of the industry is hoping to continue to affect wholesale, tangible change to the profession’s national landscape
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RTBU names new national secretary
Mark Diamond’s resignation as national secretary of the RTBU has opened the door for the appointment of Alex Claassens to take on the role, following his 15 years of service as the union’s NSW branch
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Transport unions slam Melbourne Airport rail link delays
Both the Transport Workers’ Union (TWU) and the Rail Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) have combined to criticise Melbourne Airport for leading to the airport rail link project being delayed.
The comments come
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RTBU calls for ATA to stop distracting from level crossing collision causes
The Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) has hit back at the Australian Trucking Association (ATA) on the topic of level crossing collisions, calling on the trucking body to “stop trying to blame trains for
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RTBU calls for level crossing safety focus following truck incident
Details of a 2023 level crossing incident has brought the RTBU to reinforce the need for stricter level crossing safety approaches
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Union and operator call for urgent national level crossing action
Both the RTBU and Pacific National want to see immediate action taken to improve rail safety at Australia’s level crossings
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RTBU plans September rail strike
Meetings between a Melbourne rail provider and union workers have come to a head, as the RTBU seeks greater job security for its workers
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RTBU says freight derailment shows need for overhaul of rail safety
The RTBU says the recent Victorian freight derailment shows that the current system needs massive changes
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RTBU slams Morrison and Federal government
The union says the sudden investment in rail projects is too little, too late
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