The RTBU seems to think the NIF will have guards.matthewg wrote:
The term 'guard' has a specific meaning with very specific functions on the train. As the NIF trains are effectively DOO trains, the safe working functions of the guard are with the driver. The '2nd' person is no longer a 'guard' but a 'passenger services officer' or something. But not a 'guard'.
This has implications on the training and skills required of this person and probably more important to the RBTU - the pay this person receives.
If the 2nd person on board no longer performs any safe working function, you can sure the pay will be downgraded as well.
The Union will be fighting a losing battle here on the function and responsibility of the guards. The long-term trend has been for driver only operation worldwide (and now towards no driver at all!). Staff on board a train, if there is any at all, will be customer service only and will have no (Well normally anyway) safe working or actual train operation function.
The pay for these staff will be adjusted accordingly.
https://www.rtbuexpress.com.au/rtbu-nsw ... s-wrap-up/
Wait and see I guess.After years of the NSW Government planning to remove guards from the New Intercity Fleet, this year we finally got a commitment from the NSW Transport Minister that the new trains will have guards. This is a huge turnaround from the position that the NIF Committee have been battling with NSW Trains for years. While we’re yet to see the commitment in writing, it’s a win for all drivers, guards and everyone else involved in keeping our tracks safe.