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Newcastle: Fears introduction of light rail crossing in 2019 will cause traffic congestion along Stewart Avenue
Published in the Newcastle Herald: It was one of the city’s most notorious pinch points before the removal of the […] Read More »
RTBU urges Premier Berejiklian to overturn Newcastle privatisation
The Tram and Bus Division have taken proactive steps under the new Berejiklian Government to urge the new premier to […] Read More »
Mike Baird’s retirement met with smiles by Hunter Workers and Rail Tram and Bus Union
Reported in the Newcastle Herald: News of Mike Baird’s retirement has been met with smiles and delight among some union representatives, […] Read More »
Victorian taxpayers to fund first ‘solar trams’
Reported in the Australian: Victorian taxpayers will partially fund the building of a $150 million solar plant to be used to […] Read More »
NSW Treasurer Gladys Berejiklian seeks to replace Premier Mike Baird
Reported in the Australian Financial Review: NSW Treasurer Gladys Berejiklian will stand as a candidate to replace Premier Mike Baird […] Read More »
Public to have say on Parramatta light rail plans
Reported in the Parramatta Advertiser: PARRAMATTA’S multi-billion dollar light rail is gaining traction with the man heading the project saying […] Read More »
Manmeet Sharma tragedy: Brisbane bus destroyed, fleet number retired
Reported in the Sydney Morning Herald: The bus in which a Brisbane bus driver was burnt to death last October […] Read More »
200 jobs slashed as State Transit goes on cost-cutting drive to keep bus contracts
About 200 jobs will be axed at State Transit – most of them from support roles – as the government-run […] Read More »
Newcastle light rail needs NSW Auditor-General’s attention say NSW Greens
Reported in the Newcastle Herald: Newcastle’s light rail project should be investigated by the NSW Auditor-General in light of problems […] Read More »
Thank-you and Merry Christmas from the Tram and Bus Division
It’s been a tough year for the Tram and Bus Division. As usual privatisation of bus services has been top […] Read More »