# RTBU Express

> The Rail, Tram and Bus Union reported that more than 100 striking Pacific National drivers vowed to keep fighting after a 48-hour stoppage that stopped coal trains to Newcastle and Port Kembla and hit grain and bulk trains across NSW. The union said bargaining with the company has made no progress after more than 30 meetings.

- Date: 2017-10-24 · published 2017-10-24T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: logistics · region Australia · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/68482-rtbu-express
- Commodities: [Barley](https://feedsoft.ai/c/BARLEY.md)

## Why it matters

Ongoing rail strikes in NSW risk repeated delays to grain and bulk cargo movements, a modest upward pressure on local grain logistics costs and regional feed grain basis.

## Read by commodity

- BARLEY: bullish ▲

## Sources

- rtbuexpress.com.au: https://rtbuexpress.com.au/newcastle-herald-rail-drivers-keep-fighting/

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