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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 […] 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 […] 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 […] 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 […] 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 […] 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 […] 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 […] 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 […] Read More »