Country Rail
Regional Rail - Mindyarra Maintenance Centre
A new purpose-built maintenance centre is being built in Dubbo to support the new regional rail fleet
Status
Planning/Construction
Further Extension of Consultation for the Lower Hunter Freight Corridor
Consultation for the Lower Hunter Freight Corridor has been extended until 13 September due to continuing COVID-19 restrictions in place.
Level Crossing Changes Puts New Rail Line on Track
As work continues on reactivating the railway line between West Tamworth and Westdale, a pedestrian crossing at Bridge St will be closed.
$100M NSW Stimulus Program Boosts Road, Rail
COVID-19 stimulus funding for shovel-ready transport projects has seen more than 150 brought forward across NSW.
Berry to Bomaderry Rail Upgrade on Track
The upgrading of rail line between Berry and Bomaderry is well underway to provide a boost for rail freight through the region.
Cowra Lines Moves to Concept Design Phase
SMEC Australia Pty Ltd has been awarded the tender to develop a concept design for the Cowra Lines to establish if reactivation is feasible.
Maryvale Passing Loop to Boost Rail Services
A passing loop being constructed at Maryvale will help ease congestion on the railway between Orange and Dubbo.
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.