Travel Concessions for Apprentices and Trainees
Eligibility
Apprentices and trainees registered with the NSW Department of Education and Training under the Australian Indentured Apprentice or Australian Traineeship System Scheme are now entitled to a half fare concession for travel between home, their workplace and their college on:
- On all government and private bus service in metropolitan Sydney and the outer metropolitan areas; as well as
- CityRail; and
- Sydney and Newcastle Ferries services.
See Recent Changes in NSW Public Transport Concessions for more information about changes to concession entitlements for apprentices and trainees.
Entitlements at a glance
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| Rail | CityRail | Suburban and Intercity network |  * |
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| AirportLink | AirportLink stations | * * |
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| Light rail and Monorail | Inner Sydney | |
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| CountryLink | All NSW routes | |
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| Great Southern Rail | Sydney - Broken Hill route | |
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| Buses | Government operated | Metropolitan and Outer Metropolitan | * |
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| Privately operated | Metropolitan and Outer Metropolitan | * |
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| Privately operated | Rural / Regional | |
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| Ferries | Government operated | Metropolitan and Outer Metropolitan | * |
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| Privately operated | Metropolitan and Outer Metropolitan | |
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| Privately operated | Rural / Regional | |
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Note: Concession entitlements are not available on special or premium services, charter, special event or tourism services.
The Half Fare Concession applies to single/return tickets only, not multi-ride or periodical products.
* Available for use between the holder's home, workplace and college only.
** A concession Station Access Fee is payable.
Proof of eligibility
Eligible beneficiaries must have the Indentured Apprentice / Trainee NSW Transport Concession Card.
Indentured Apprentice / Trainee NSW Transport Concession Card
Click on the image to view a sample of the Indentured Apprentice / Trainee
NSW Transport Concession Card - JPG image file.
Where to get a card/replacement card
The Indentured Apprentice / Trainee NSW Transport Concession Card is issued by RailCorp's Passes and Concessions office.
Applications must be made on the VT77 application form obtained from the Department of Education and Training (DET) on 132 811 or at http://apprenticeship.det.nsw.edu.au/html/advins/forms.htm.
The completed application form must be signed by the applicant and endorsed by the applicant's manager, and a photo provided.
Replacement cards are also issued by RailCorp's Passes and Concessions office using the DET application form.
Period of validity
The card is valid for the life of the Traineeship or Apprenticeship to a maximum of three years).
Fees
No fees apply for the original card issue.
As at 1 January 2008, the fee for a replacement card is $21.00 (including GST). This is subject to change in line with IPART fare determinations.
