Companies “not completely convinced” that trams are good for Newcastle.
The Bus and Tram Division have known since the beginning that more buses and more frequent services would be better for Newcastle, not an expensive light rail line. Read More »
NSW Government meets with the union over Newcastle privatisation
Last week saw the NSW government meet with the union over plans to privatise Newcastle Buses. Read More »
Government pushes on with light rail despite lack of consultation
With no community consultation, the NSW Government has moved forward with their plans to put the proposed Newcastle light rail construction out to tender. In a move condemned by the Rail, Tram and Bus Union, the government says they will not start consulting with the community for ‘a few months’. RTBU Assistant Branch Secretary Dave […] Read More »
Hunter train trips falling
The NSW State Government are defending a drop in patronage on the Hunter train line, saying that with the introduction of the Opal Card the way they collect data has changing and currently the statistics are inaccurate. Read More »
Flaws in plan to run light rail down Hunter Street, says Newcastle Herald
IT IS astounding that the government is ripping up the rail line and proceeding with its proposed replacement, light rail in Hunter Street, when yet another secret report discloses that the business case for that project is flawed. The Hunter Street project failed seven out of the nine criteria, against which it was considered by […] Read More »
Hunter council’s move to protect public transport
In a major win for the community Newcastle Council has joined Lake Macquarie Council in condemning the sale of the regions public transport by the Baird Liberal Government. Community anger has been growing as the state government is still refusing to back down from their deeply unpopular decision to sell off Hunter Transport to the […] Read More »
RTBU Victoria show their solidarity
Our brothers and sisters south of the border have voted unanimously to support our call for the privatisation of bus and light rail to be stopped. They have experienced privatisation and they know what it means for services and workers. Read More »
Hunter Workers Secretary stands with the RTBU
Hunter Workers Secretary, Daniel Wallace, speaks with Dave Sutherland on the 2HD Richard King Breakfast Show. Click here to listen to the interview. Daniel has joined the RTBU in encouraging workers to come along to the community protest on December 1 to call on the Baird Liberal Government to stop the privatisation of services in Newcastle that will […] Read More »
Unionists protest over privatisation
In a slap in the face to workers who may not have a job next year, Premier Mike Baird will be hosting a $175 fundraising lunch in Newcastle. Workers whose jobs are at imminent risk as a result of the State Government’s move to privatise essential services in Newcastle are calling on the Premier to […] Read More »
Special Newcastle Privatisation Edition of the Bus Express
With all that is happening in Newcastle, it is important to stay up to date. For a recap of the current situation, click here, to read a Special Newcastle Privatisation Edition of the Bus Express. Read More »
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- Crisis talks: next steps 22 February, 2018
- Transport NSW to fine Spanish consortium Acciona $500,000 for every day light rail is delayed 21 February, 2018
- Longer trips for light rail passengers without green-light priority 21 February, 2018
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- Huge crowd demands review of Newcastle and Lake Macquarie’s new bus timetable 19 February, 2018