NSW TrainLink - AustraliaNSW TrainLink (Australia) NSW TrainLink is an Australian brand for the medium and long distance passenger rail and coach services in New South Wales. It operates services throughout New South Wales and into the neighbouring states and territories of Victoria, Queensland and the Australian Capital Territory. Train services are operated by the government's NSW Trains. Coach services are contracted to private operators. It is an agency of Transport for NSW. NSW TrainLink History In May 2012, the Minister for Transport announced a restructure of RailCorp. On 1 July 2013 NSW TrainLink took over the operation of regional rail and coach services previously operated by CountryLink, non-metropolitan Sydney services previously operated by CityRail and responsibility for granting access to and maintaining the Main Northern line from Berowra to Newcastle, the Main Western line from Emu Plains to Bowenfels and the Illawarra line from Waterfall to Bomaderry. NSW TrainLink Network The NSW TrainLink network is divided into two tiers, branded as Intercity and Regional. Intercity services operate commuter style services, mainly to and from Sydney with limited stops within the metropolitan area. The Intercity network is part of Transport for NSW's Opal ticketing system. Seats on Intercity services are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Regional services operate in areas of lower population density, providing passenger transport mainly between regional NSW and Sydney (although some cross country and interstate services operate). Regional services use a separate, reserved seat, ticketing system. NSW TrainLink Intercity Services Intercity services operate to a distance approximately 200 kilometres from Sydney, bounded by Dungog in the north, Scone in the north-west, Bathurst to the west, Goulburn in the south-west and Bomaderry to the south. Electric services extend from Sydney north to Newcastle, west to Lithgow and south to Port Kembla and Kiama. Most electric services originate from or terminate at Central. Diesel trains serve the more distant or less populated parts of the Intercity network. Hunter Line services operate from Newcastle to Telarah with some extending to Dungog and Scone. Southern Highlands Line services operate between Campbelltown and Moss Vale with a limited number extending to Sydney and Goulburn. Diesel services also operate on the South Coast Line between Kiama and Bomaderry. The Bathurst Bullet provides a daily, limited stop service between Sydney and Bathurst. NSW TrainLink Train Services Line Name Between Electric services Blue Mountains Line Central and Lithgow with limited services to Bathurst to Lithgow Central Coast Central and Newcastle Yes & Newcastle Line South Coast Line Centrala and Bomaderry or to Kiama and Port Kembla Port Kembla Southern Highlands Campbelltownb and Moss Vale No with limited services to Goulburn Hunter Line Newcastle and Telarah with limited services to Dungog or Scone No ^a Some peak services and most weekend services on the South Coast Line run to/from Bondi Junction ^b Some peak services on the Southern Highlands Line run to/from Central. At other times, a change of train is required at Campbelltown NSW TrainLink Intercity Train Fares The Opal fare system for Intercity services is fully integrated with the Sydney Trains network - trips involving both Intercity and Sydney suburban services are calculated as a single fare and there is no interchange penalty. Opal is also valid on bus, ferry, and light rail services in the Greater Sydney region (except for the Southern Highlands) but separate fares apply for these modes. The following table lists Opal fares for reusable smartcards and single trip Tickets as of 3 July 2017: Train 0–10 km 10–20 km 20–35 km 35–65 km 65 km+ Adult cards (peak) $3.46 $4.30 $4.94 $6.61 $8.50 Adult cards (off-peak) $2.42 $3.01 $3.45 $4.62 $5.95 Other cards (peak) $1.73 $2.15 $2.47 $3.30^ $4.25^ Other cards (off-peak) $1.21 $1.50 $1.72 $2.31 $2.97^ Adult single trip $4.20 $5.20 $6.00 $8.00 $10.20 Child/Youth single trip $2.10 $2.60 $3.00 $4.00 $5.10 ^ = $2.50 for Senior/Pensioner cardholders NSW TrainLink Bus and Coach Services NSW TrainLink operates several bus routes along corridors where the railway line has been closed to passengers or as a supplement to rail services. These bus services are operated by private sector bus companies contracted by NSW TrainLink.
^(r) Seat reservations required NSW TrainLink Regional Services NSW TrainLink operates passenger services throughout New South Wales and interstate to Brisbane, Canberra and Melbourne. All rail services feature diesel rolling stock. NSW TrainLink North Coast The North Coast services operate through the Mid North Coast, Northern Rivers and South East Queensland regions. The Government of Queensland makes a financial contribution to the provision of these services. Services operate on the Main North and North Coast lines from Sydney Central station to Roma Street station in Brisbane. Principal Stations Served By XPT Trains Are:
Cities and towns served by NSW TrainLink coaches connecting off North Coast services include: Tea Gardens, Forster, Port Macquarie, Yamba, Moree, Alstonville, Lismore, Ballina, Byron Bay, Murwillumbah, Tweed Heads and Surfers Paradise. NSW TrainLink North Western The North Western region services operate through the Hunter, New England and North West Slopes & Plains regions. Services operate on the Main North line from Sydney Central station to Werris Creek. where the service divides for Armidale and Moree. Principal Stations Served By Xplorer Trains Are:
Cities and towns served by NSW TrainLink coaches connecting off North Western services include: Wee Waa, Inverell, Grafton, Glen Innes and Tenterfield. NSW TrainLink Western The Western region services operate through the Central Tablelands, Orana, and Far West regions. Services operate on the Main Western line from Sydney Central station to Dubbo and the Broken Hill line to Broken Hill. Principal Stations Served By XPT Trains Are:
Principal Stations Served By Xplorer Trains Are:
Cities and towns served by NSW TrainLink coaches connecting off Western services include: Oberon, Mudgee, Baradine, Cowra, Grenfell, Forbes, Parkes, Condobolin, Lightning Ridge Brewarrina, Bourke, Warren and Broken Hill. NSW TrainLink Southern The Southern region services operate through the Illawarra, South Coast, Monaro, South West Slopes, Southern Tablelands, Riverina, and Sunraysia regions, plus the Australian Capital Territory and parts of Victoria. The Government of Victoria contributes financially to the provision of the interstate services. The ACT Government does not make a financial contribution. Services Operate On The:
Principal Stations Served By XPT Trains Are:
Principal Stations Served By Xplorer Trains Are:
Cities and towns served by NSW TrainLink coaches connecting off Southern services include: Wollongong, Bombala, Eden, Tumbarumba, Bathurst, Dubbo, Condobolin, Griffith, Mildura and Echuca. NSW TrainLink Coach Services NSW TrainLink continued with the existing contracts entered into by CityRail and CountryLink for the provision of coach services. On 1 July 2014, the Lithgow to Gulgong, Coonabarabran, Baradine services passed from Greyhound Australia to Ogden's Coaches. In July 2014, Transport for NSW commenced the re-tendering process for most of the routes with the previous 24 contracts reorganised into 18 contracts. The new contracts commenced on 1 January 2015 for a five-year period, with an option to extend for three years if performance criteria is met. The services operated by Forest Coach Lines and Sunstate Coaches commenced new five-year contracts on 1 July 2016. The Full List Of Coach Operators Providing Services As At January 2015: Operator: Australia Wide Coaches Services: Lithgow to Bathurst Services: Orange & Parkes Operator: BusBiz Services: Lithgow to Dubbo & Nyngan Services: Dubbo to Lightning Ridge Services: Dubbo to Bourke Services: Dubbo to Broken Hill Services: Coolabah to Brewarrina Operator: Berrima Coaches Services: Picton to Bowral + Operator: Busways Services: Wauchope to Port Macquarie Operator: Dyson Group Services: Wagga Wagga to Griffith Services: Cootamundra to Tumbarumba Services: Cootamundra to Bathurst/Dubbo Services: Parkes to Condobolin Operator: Forest Coach Lines Services: Narrabri to Wee Waa & Burren Junction + Operator: Hunter Valley Buses Services: Fassifern to Toronto + Operator: Loader's Coaches Services: Lithgow to Grenfell Operator: Oberon Bus Company Services: Mount Victoria to Oberon Operator: Ogden's Coaches Services: Lithgow to Gulgong Services: Coonabarabran & Baradine Operator: Oxley Explorer Services: Armidale to Tenterfield Operator: Port Stephens Coaches Services: Broadmeadow to Taree Operator: Premier Shoalhaven Services: Kiama to Bomaderry + Services: Moss Vale to Bundanoon/Goulburn + Operator: G&J Purtill Services: Cootamundra to Condobolin Services: Cootamundra to Mildura Services: Wagga Wagga to Echuca Services: Albury to Echuca Operator: Roadcoach Services: Moss Vale to Wollongong Services: Queanbeyan to Cootamundra Operator: Sunstate Coaches Services: Grafton to Byron Bay + Services: Casino to Tweed Heads + Services: Casino to Surfers Paradise + Services: Casino to Brisbane + Operator: Symes Coaches Services: Tamworth/Armidale to Inverell Services: Moree to Grafton Operator: Transborder Express Services: Canberra to Bombala & Eden + not included in January 2015 re-tendering process In 2019, NSW TrainLink propose to introduce new road coach services from Brewarrina and Bourke to Dubbo and from Tamworth to Port Macquarie, Scone and Dubbo. NSW TrainLink Fleet The NSW TrainLink fleet consists of both diesel and electric traction, with the oldest of the fleet being the V sets and the youngest being the H sets, the latter is shared with Sydney Trains. Tangaras operate some peak hour South Coast Line services as far as Wollongong. The entire NSW Trainlink fleet is maintained by Sydney Trains either directly or via a Sydney Trains contract with UGL Rail. Class: Endeavour Railcar Type: Diesel Multiple Unit Top Speed km/h: 145 Top Speed mph: 90 Carriage Numbers: 28 Routes Operated: Hunter South Coast (Kiama to Bomaderry) Blue Mountains (Bathurst Bullet) Southern Highlands Built: 1994-96 Class: H Set Oscar Type: Electric Multiple Unit Top Speed km/h: 130 Top Speed mph: 81 Carriage Numbers: 221 (Shared with Sydney Trains) Routes Operated: Central Coast & Newcastle South Coast Built: 2006-12 Class: Hunter Railcar Type: Diesel Multiple Unit Top Speed km/h: 145 Top Speed mph: 90 Carriage Numbers: 14 Routes Operated: Hunter Built: 2006 Class: T Set Tangara Type: Electric Multiple Unit Top Speed km/h: 115 Top Speed mph: 72 Carriage Numbers: 447 (Shared with Sydney Trains) Routes Operated: South Coast (Sydney to Wollongong) Built: 1987-95 Class: V Set Type: Electric Multiple Unit Top Speed km/h: 115 Top Speed mph: 72 Carriage Numbers: 196 Routes Operated: Central Coast & Newcastle Blue Mountains Built: 1977-89 Class: Xplorer Type: Diesel Multiple Unit Top Speed km/h: 145 Top Speed mph: 90 Carriage Numbers: 23 Routes Operated: North Western Southern (to Canberra and Griffith) Western (to Broken Hill) Built: 1993 Class: XPT Type: Push-pull Top Speed km/h: 160 Top Speed mph: 100 Carriage Numbers: 19 power cars 60 passenger carriages Routes Operated: Southern (to Melbourne) North Coast (to Grafton, Casino and Brisbane) Western (to Dubbo) Built: 1981-94 NSW TrainLink Future Rolling Stock A fleet of 512 new carriages will be introduced to the NSW TrainLink intercity network. The first train is scheduled for delivery in 2019. These electric trains will replace the V sets and allow the H sets to be transferred to Sydney Trains services. In the early 2020s, new diesel trains are scheduled to replace the XPT, Xplorer and Endeavour fleets. NSW TrainLink Performance In the year ended 30 June 2016, 38.5 million journeys were made on intercity services. There were 1.8 million journeys on regional services. Patronage on intercity services increased by 11.3 percent over the previous financial year but fell by 0.2 percent for regional services, continuing a trend of decreasing patronage since 2011-12 when it peaked at 2.0 million passenger journeys. Regional train patronage increased, but coach patronage fell by almost 5 percent. Intercity services are considered on-time if they operate within six minutes of their scheduled time. For regional services the benchmark is ten minutes. The target is for 92 per cent of intercity services and 78 per cent of regional services to operate on-time. In 2015-16 NSW Trains failed to meet the Intercity target during peak hours (the peak hour figure is the only one available). However, regional services achieved their punctuality target for the first time in 13 years. The following table lists patronage figures for the network during the corresponding financial year. Australia's financial years start on 1 July and end on 30 June. Major events that affected the number of journeys made or how patronage is measured are included as notes. NSW TrainLink Patronage by Financial Year 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 Intercity 32.9 million[note 1] 34.5 million[note 2] 38.5 million[note 3] Regional trains 1.23 million 1.22 million 1.24 million Regional coaches 572,000 537,000 510,000 1 Opal rollout completed in April 2014 2 Services in central Newcastle replaced by buses in December 2014 3 Increase largely due to a change in the calculation of journeys for Opal vs magnetic stripe tickets. NSW TrainLink Quiet Carriages Quiet carriages are designated carriages where noise made by passengers is requested to be kept to a minimum. Passengers are asked to place mobile phones on silent, move carriages in order to have a conversation with another passenger and use headphones when listening to music. Quiet carriages are on Intercity services are located in four carriages on 8 car sets, two carriages on 4 car sets and one carriage on two car sets. Quiet carriages were first introduced on the Central Coast & Newcastle Line in early 2012 as a three-month trial. On 1 September 2012 quiet carriages were permanently introduced and expanded to all intercity services operating on the Blue Mountains and South Coast lines. As of 2013, Quiet Carriages operate on the entire NSW TrainLink Intercity network. NSW TrainLink Depots The XPT fleet is maintained at the XPT Service Centre and the Endeavour and Xplorer fleets at Eveleigh Railway Workshops. The V sets are maintained at Flemington Maintenance Depot. The new Intercity trains will be maintained at a new facility at Kangy Angy. The new diesel fleet will be maintained at a new facility in Dubbo. 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