Commuter Rail in Australia

Commuter Rail in Australia

Commuter rail forms a vital part of public transportation in major Australian cities. The largest, most extensive system is found in Melbourne, while the system with the highest and most dense patronage is found in Sydney.

Summary of Commuter Rail Systems

verage daily patronage, where possible, is taken from the last calendar or financial year.

System Name: Sydney Trains

Major Cities Served: Sydney

Average Daily Patronage: 866,000

Lines: 7

Stations: 178

Length: 815km

Patronage/km: 1,063/km

System Name: Metro Trains Melbourne

Major Cities Served: Melbourne

Average Daily Patronage: 618,000

Lines: 16

Stations: 212

Length: 837km

Patronage/km: 738/km

System Name: Adelaide Metro

Major Cities Served: Adelaide

Average Daily Patronage: 36,000

Stations: 81

Length: 126km

Patronage/km: 285/km

System Name: TransPerth

Major Cities Served: Perth, Mandurah

Average Daily Patronage: 176,000

Lines: 6

Stations: 76

Length: 173km

Patronage/km: 1,017/km

System Name: Queensland Rail

Major Cities Served: Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast Average Daily Patronage: 141,000

Lines: 12

Stations: 152

Length: 689km

Patronage/km: 205/km

System Name: V/Line

Major Cities Served: Melbourne, Geelong, Bendigo, Ballarat, Latrobe Valley

Average Daily Patronage: 36,000

Lines: 5

Stations: 61

Length: 646km

Patronage/km: 56/km

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