Free travel for Veterans and serving ADF personnel on Anzac Day
Transport for NSW Acting Coordinator General Barbara Wise said public transport, including in regional areas, is free for veterans and serving Australian Defence Force personnel on Anzac Day.
Thousands are expected to attend this year’s Anzac Day Dawn Service at Martin Place and March along Elizabeth Street in the CBD on Friday 25 April.
"Public transport is free on Friday 25 April for veterans and serving Australian Defence Force personnel as well as their families and carers," Ms Wise said.
Those in uniform, wearing their medals, or with proof of military service are eligible to travel for free.
"Extra early morning services will run on metro, trains, bus and light rail to help those attending the Dawn Service get to Martin Place. Please plan ahead at transportnsw.info to get to the service on time.”
"With road closures and parking restrictions in place for most of the day, we encourage everyone to plan their trips, leave the car at home and take public transport.
"We advise motorists to avoid driving through the Sydney CBD on Anzac Day, because traffic will be heavy while closures are in place.
Light rail services will not run between Circular Quay and Town Hall from first service until 6.15am, while the Dawn Service is held in Martin Place. Services will also be affected between Town Hall and Circular Quay between 12.30pm and 1.30pm for the Royal Pipe Band march. Buses in the city will also divert and use different stops while roads are closed for the day.
For anyone planning to attend the March, starting at 9am, the closest train and metro stations are Martin Place, St James, Museum, Gadigal and Town Hall. The March will travel along Elizabeth Street from Martin Place to Hyde Park South.
Roads around Martin Place will begin closing from 2am followed by major closures along and surrounding the March route from 6am. All major road closures are due to reopen by 4pm.
There are also other ways to commemorate Anzac Day. You could attend a local service or watch a livestream of the Dawn Service or broadcast of the March on ABC TV.
Anzac Day services are being held across the state local and road closures will impact road users. Please check the latest information on livetraffic.com.
Transport for NSW will mark Anzac Day by broadcasting the Last Post at Sydney Trains, NSW TrainLink and Metro stations.
Discounted travel will be available on NSW TrainLink regional services with return travel provided at the price of a single ticket between Thursday 24 to Saturday 26 April inclusive.
Reservations must be booked in advance over the phone on 13 22 32 or in person at selected NSW TrainLink stations and sales agents.
Regular Opal ticketing applies on Anzac Day for customers who are ineligible for free travel and are using public transport to attend other major events, including the races at Royal Randwick.
Footy fans travelling to the annual Anzac Day cup between the Roosters and Dragons at Allianz Stadium in Moore Park have travel on public transport included in their match ticket. With 40,000 fans expected, ticketholders are encouraged to catch transport with frequent light rail services running before and after the match.
For more information on Anzac Day services and commemorations, visit nsw.gov.au or RSLNSW.org.au.
For more information on public transport to Anzac Day commemorations and to plan your trip, visit transportnsw.info
For updates on real-time traffic conditions, including road closures, visit livetraffic.com.