Labor’s pledge to inject $1 billion into the proposed Perth MetroNet project is a game-changer for public transport for the Western Australian economy – according to the Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU).

The AdeLINK tram network is a critical national transport infrastructure priority and deserves bi-partisan support, according to the Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU).

How will this year’s Federal Budget affect you and your industry?  Here’s a snapshot of the major announcements:

Malcolm Turnbull’s vision for 30-minute cities has lasted barely more than 30 minutes, with last night’s Federal Budget delivering little in new funding for new public transport projects.

Australian commuters have been left stranded after Malcolm Turnbull’s much-hyped Smart Cities policy failed to deliver any new funding for any public transport projects anywhere in the country.

One hundred years ago railworkers from Hornsby in NSW, and Petone in New Zealand, exchanged flags and flagpoles as a mark of solidarity and mutual respect for railworkers from both countries who had been killed in WW1. 

On Rail R U OK?Day, the Australian rail industry is taking a proactive approach to the emotional wellbeing of its 110,000 employees through the launch of its RailRes app. The app is designed to help employees manage their immediate responses to stress, and to help build their resilience.

The RTBU abhors violence against women in all its forms, and we are determined to take a stand.  That's why we're calling for a stronger response from government to stamp out violence against women right across the community, including on public transport. Everyone has the right to travel safely without having to worry about being harassed, abused or assaulted.

The Board of Asciano has endorsed a joint venture take-over offer from Qube and Brookfield - but the deal will see Pacific National carved off and sold to a consortium of overseas investors.

Pacific National has told 200 workers around the country  - including 50 workers on the Hunter - that their jobs will be abolished and replaced by new positions in North Sydney on individual contracts.