Minister thanks training teams

Various teams from Train Crew were formally recognised by Andrew Constance, Minister for Transport and Infrastructure last week for their role in delivering a record number of Driver and Guard graduates to the network last year.

The Minister unveiled a plaque at Petersham Training Centre and spoke with training representatives including a Principal Driver, Principal Guard, Driver Trainer and Guard Trainers about their valuable contribution.

Elizabeth Platts, Guard Trainer was thankful of the Minister’s recognition and proud that her team had helped provide over 200 new Guards to Sydney Trains in the past 12 months.

“It’s great being recognised for your work, but you would be hard pressed to find a Guard Trainer that does the job for that reason,” said Elizabeth.

“We’re in this because we want to help our new Guards reach their potential and to have a highly developed understanding of our safety principles and operation.

“Although I was honoured to receive this on behalf of the Guard Trainers, for me, the most important thing was the knowledge that we contributed significantly to our organisation’s growth.”

Mardi Gras 2019

Want to be part of the 2019 Transport float at the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade on Saturday 3 March?

Express your interest by completing the registration form by 5pm on Friday 1 February. Confirmation of your participation will then be provided via email the following week.

For more details, check out the staff information pack. It contains important details about taking part, Transport Parade entry, costume and choreography.

Please note: Participants should make arrangements not to be rostered for duty on the night of Saturday 2 March whilst remaining mindful of fatigue issues if they are working the following day.

 

Transport Mode has hit the road!

Transport Mode is the magazine for everyone who works in the Transport cluster showcasing the stories, people and projects that move us.

In this edition, we take Mode on the road to discover how we’re better connecting rural and regional NSW.

Click on the story links below to check out the interactive emag with videos, interviews and lots of pics.

Remember to use Google Chrome for the best online experience.

From the archive

Uncovering the milestones that have taken running our railways from levers to leading edge.

Great Guard Tweets

Even during disruptions our customers are taking to social media to compliment the announcements Guards are making on their train – whether it’s keeping them up to date on the situation or dishing out some ‘dad joke vibes’ to lighten the mood – it all has a positive effect on their day and they appreciate it!

Here is our December wrap up…