Country Rail
Safety must remain on track at rail crossings
With regional passenger and freight trains operating as usual through the coronavirus situation, motorists are reminded to be alert.
Transport for NSW COVID-19 Response: Regional
We are taking extraordinary measures when it comes to keeping our network clean across the state.
Trains resume after devastating bushfires
Limited passenger and freight train services will resume along the Blue Mountains Line between Mount Victoria and Lithgow next week.
Stay level headed at level crossings
Motorists in the Central West Region who gamble with their safety at level crossings could face three demerit points and a $457 fine.
Contracts signed for $1.26 billion Regional Rail Fleet
The NSW Liberals and Nationals Government today signed a contract with Momentum Trains for the $2.8 billion project
Fixing Country Rail Pilot successful projects
A table of Fixing Country Rail Pilot successful projects May 2017
Albury rail project shortlisted for funding
Ettamogah Rail Hub has been shortlisted for funding in the next stage of the NSW Government’s Fixing Country Rail infrastructure program.
Another Milestone for Regional Rail Project
Three applicants have been shortlisted to put their plans forward to deliver the new fleet and maintenance facility.
New Intercity Fleet
A new fleet of intercity trains carrying customers from Sydney to the Central Coast, Newcastle, the Blue Mountains and the South Coast.
Status
In progress
Regional Rail
A new regional NSW fleet will replace the ageing XPT trains between Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and major regional centres.
Status
Planning
Fixing Country Rail
Funding rail infrastructure enhancement projects that eliminate connectivity constraints on the NSW regional rail network.
Status
Applications for Funding Open
Lower Hunter Freight Corridor
Preliminary investigations are underway to assess options for the Lower Hunter Freight Corridor rail line
Status
Feasibility
$400 million Fixing Country Rail on track to delivery
Rail infrastructure in regional NSW received a major boost today with $15 million to fund 10 pilot projects to kick start improvements to…
$15 million pilot to kick start Fixing Country Rail
Expressions of Interest are open for the $15 million Fixing Country Rail pilot program, which is targeted at improving freight movements acr
Work starts on $9 million upgrade to grain line in the Riverina
Work started on The Rock to Boree Creek grain rail line upgrade, south of Wagga Wagga.
$1.66 million Dubbo Rail Triangle upgrade complete
The upgrade is critical to improving access for trains travelling to the north , south and west of the State.