Country Rail
New Rail Bridge Installed at West Tamworth
Reinstatement of the West Tamworth to Westdale section of the Barraba Branch is well under way with the first of four new bridges in place.
New Junee to Griffith Rail Loop at Coolamon Under Way
Design and planning work will begin on the intermediate passing loop (Junee to Griffith line) at Coolamon as part of Fixing Country Rail.
New Rail Maintenance Facility Officially Open
The new 24 hour rail maintenance facility at Kangy Angy is now officially open and will employ around 90 people.
New deal underpins strong future for Country Regional Network
The NSW Government will award a contract to UGL to operate and maintain the Country Regional Network (CRN) on behalf of Transport for NSW
No room for risk at level crossings
NSW TrainLink drivers issue powerful warning reminding road users about the risks at level crossings.
Transport Cuts Red Tape for Harvest
With a bumper crop season, red tape has been cut to allow for easier transport movements this harvest.
New Coonamble Rail Siding a Timely Boost
A new 1300m rail siding at Coonamble South will deliver a major improvement to rail efficiency and open in time for the 2020/1 grain season.
Cowra Lines Future Explored
There will be further examination into the potential reactivation of the Cowra Lines.
Bathurst Bullet 2.0 turns one
The Bathurst Bullet has provided better connections between the Central West and Sydney for a year.
Jobs, Skills and Industry Participation
A Jobs, Skills & Industry Participation Strategy has been developed that includes three key priority areas and objectives.
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