24-636: The Eveleigh Carriage Workshops were built by the New South Wales Government Railways in 1888 as a depot for its passenger carriage fleet. The workshops are located west of what is now Redfern station on the northern side of the Main Suburban railway line opposite the heritage -listed Eveleigh Railway Workshops . The repair and heavy maintenance of both Sydney suburban and long-distance carriages were undertaken on site between 1888 until its closure in 1989. In 1986
48-478: A five-year period, with an option to extend for three years if performance criteria are 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 was: + not included in January 2015 re-tendering process From 2018, NSW TrainLink introduced several new road coach services on
72-437: A further three percent, with a particular increase in ridership on Sydney-Melbourne services. 107,000 monthly journeys were made on regional trains in 2023. Regional services are considered on-time if they operate within ten minutes of their scheduled time. The target is for 92 percent of intercity services (formerly operated by NSW TrainLink) and 78 percent of regional services to operate on-time. In 2017–18 NSW Trains met both
96-629: A panel arrangement was restored for a period of nine months, with the Transport Commissioners of New South Wales. On 29 December 1932, the Department of Railways New South Wales was established and Thomas Joseph Hartigan was appointed Commissioner for Railways replacing the functions of the Chief Transport Commissioner. The Department of Railways New South Wales become the official name of the railway and
120-544: A trial basis: The entire NSW TrainLink fleet is maintained by Sydney Trains either directly or via a Sydney Trains contract with UGL Rail . A fleet of bi-mode CAF Civity trains are scheduled to replace the XPT, Xplorer and Endeavour fleets as part of the NSW TrainLink Regional Train Project . Patronage surged on regional trains in 2023, reversing pandemic -era losses and increasing
144-569: Is a train and coach operator in Australia, providing services throughout New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory , along with limited interstate services into Victoria , Queensland and South Australia . Its primary services are spread across five major rail lines, operating out of Sydney's Central railway station . NSW TrainLink was formed on 1 July 2013 when RailCorp was restructured and CountryLink
168-774: 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 . Southern region services operate through
192-588: 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 . Western region services operate through
216-611: The Illawarra , South Coast , Monaro , South West Slopes , Southern Tablelands , Riverina , and Sunraysia regions, plus the Australian Capital Territory and parts of Victoria . 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 continued with
240-725: The Main Northern railway line from Berowra railway station to Newcastle station , the Main Western railway line from Emu Plains railway station to Bathurst railway station , and the Illawarra railway line from Waterfall station to Bomaderry railway station . On 21 August 2023, it was announced that the majority of intercity passenger services, crew and stations would move from NSW TrainLink to Sydney Trains. A process of transferring intercity services from NSW TrainLink to Sydney Trains began in 2023. From 1 July 2024, NSW TrainLink's Intercity services were taken under
264-738: The Mid North Coast , Northern Rivers and South East Queensland regions. Services operate on the Main North and North Coast lines, travelling between Sydney Central station and Roma Street station in Brisbane . Principal stations served by XPT trains are: See the full list of stations served. 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 . North Western services operate through
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#1732780175595288-485: The Intercity target and the regional target. However, it failed to meet the Intercity target during peak hours. These results partially reverse a trend of failing to meet punctuality targets. Since the organisation commenced operations in 2013–14, NSW Trains has never met the intercity peak punctuality target. Regional train services have achieved their punctuality target twice, in 2015–16 and 2017–18. The 2015–16 result
312-804: The enactment of the Public Transport Commission Act, 1972 (NSW), the Public Transport Commission was formed; later to become the State Rail Authority on 1 July 1980. Further restructures in 1996, 2001 and 2003 resulted in the establishment of the RailCorp , the agency currently responsible for the Sydney suburban and interurban rail network and rural passenger services, and for providing government and commercial freight operators with access to
336-496: 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
360-500: The rails of the Sydney metropolitan area. On 1 July 2013, the operational responsibilities of RailCorp were transferred to NSW TrainLink and Sydney Trains . The agency built all of their track to the 4 ft 8 + 1 ⁄ 2 in ( 1,435 mm ) standard gauge and ran its first official passenger train on 26 September 1855, between the Sydney terminal (just south of the current Central ) and Parramatta junction (just past Granville ) railway stations. The agency
384-544: The responsibility of Sydney Trains. NSW TrainLink is to be abolished in 2025 with its operations merged into Sydney Trains. NSW TrainLink services operate in areas of lower population density, using a reserved seat ticketing system. NSW TrainLink operates regional passenger services throughout New South Wales and interstate to Brisbane , Canberra and Melbourne . All rail services utilise diesel rolling stock. For more details of each train line see List of NSW TrainLink train routes . North Coast services operate through
408-616: The workshop was upgraded to refurbish single-deck suburban carriages. Following this program ceasing the works closed in September 1989 after which it was used to store redundant carriages and to remove asbestos from locomotives and carriages. The western end of the site has been redeveloped as the Carriageworks theatre while the eastern end houses some of Transport for NSW 's heritage fleet. New South Wales Government Railways New South Wales Government Railways ( NSWGR )
432-615: Was also a significant electricity generator. It operated several power stations, notably at Ultimo , White Bay , Lithgow , and Zaara Street, Newcastle , until its generation and transmission assets were taken over by the Electricity Commission of New South Wales , on 1 January 1953. In 1936, the company owned 1187 locomotives, 457 railcars, 1445 coaches, 172 brake vans and 22,068 goods wagons. [REDACTED] Media related to New South Wales Government Railways at Wikimedia Commons NSW TrainLink NSW TrainLink
456-483: Was an agency of the Government of New South Wales that administered rail transport in the colony , and then the state , of New South Wales , Australia , between 1855 and 1932. The NSWGR built its entire route network to standard gauge . Its first line, also the first railway of New South Wales, was the railway line from Sydney to Parramatta (today: Granville railway station ) completed in 1855. The agency
480-439: Was appointed Commissioner. The Government Railway Act, 1888 (NSW) set up a corporate body of three railway commissioners to manage the railways and remove them from political influence, resulting in the resignation of Goodchap. This Board of Railway Commissioners of New South Wales was in place from 22 October 1888 to 4 April 1907, and was replaced by a sole Chief Commissioner of Railways and Tramways until 22 March 1932, when
504-539: Was managed by a range of different commission structures between 1857 and 1932, which reported to either the Minister for Public Works or the Minister for Transport . The inaugural Chief Commissioner was Ben Martindale and, following the enactment of the Government Railway Act, 1858 (NSW) he became Commissioner of Railways. John Rae succeeded Martindale in 1861, and in 1877 Charles Goodchap
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#1732780175595528-491: Was merged with the intercity services of CityRail . Intercity services were transferred to Sydney Trains in 2024. It is to be abolished in 2025 when merged with Sydney Trains. In May 2012, the Minister for Transport announced a restructure of RailCorp. On 1 July 2013, NSW TrainLink took over (a) the operation of regional rail and coach services previously operated by CountryLink; (b) non-metropolitan Sydney services previously operated by CityRail; and (c) responsibility for
552-428: Was the first time NSW Trains or its predecessor RailCorp had achieved the target 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. The following table shows the patronage of each line of
576-599: Was used on most documentation (drawings & other paperwork), the NSWGR title was still used periodically on public documentation such as advertising and timetables. This continued until the creation of the Public Transport Commission on 20 October 1972. The last Commissioner for Railways was Neil McCusker. The agency was succeeded by the Department of Railways on 1 January 1915; and then following
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