Investigations into Orange train stabling facility

The NSW Government is investing $2 million to investigate the viability of stabling some of the New Regional Rail Fleet at Orange, as work continues to strengthen regional transport connectivity by listening to local communities.

Today’s announcement follows ongoing advocacy from the local Member for Orange, Phil Donato and the wider orange community for improved rail services in the region.

Public consultation undertaken last year highlighted the local desire for better timed, more frequent rail services, with the community consultation report, formed by over 800 submissions being released today.

These investigations now underway by Transport will help inform suitable options and develop a concept proposal for a new stabling yard adjacent to the Orange Railway Station.

If trains could be parked overnight at Orange, it would allow greater options for passenger train journeys to and from Orange and the central west.

Further details about the investigations will be shared with the community as the proposal progresses, along with ongoing consultation with rail staff and the service unions.

Following this initial phase, the project would be subject to a feasibility assessment before design, procurement or construction could begin.

The Orange Passenger Rail Community Consultation Report April 2025 can be found here and on this website www.haveyoursay.nsw.gov.au/orange-passenger-rail

Read the full media release here (PDF, 113.1 KB)