NSW Trains
Rail legend honoured for a lifetime of service
Werris Creek local and train driver Peter Sawtell has been honoured for 70 years of service to the NSW railways during a special ceremony.
Reliability boost as NSW TrainLink introduces timetable changes to Sydney - Grafton premium coach service
NSW TrainLink is introducing changes to the timetable for its temporary premium Sydney to Grafton and return coach service.
Final designs underway for Wallerawang Station reopening
The NSW Government is funding the reopening of Wallerawang Station to enable passenger train services to safely stop at the station.
Roll into spring with revamped trial of bikes on Dubbo XPT
Bike users are invited to explore the state’s west as part of NSW TrainLink’s revamped trial of roll-on bikes on long distance trains.
Don’t tackle the traffic to the Wallabies v The British & Irish Lions clash
Around 80,000 rugby fans are expected to travel to Accor Stadium Sydney Olympic Park for Wallabies v The British & Irish Lions, as part of the 2025 Lions Tour on Saturday 2 August.
Freight train driver requirements
Being a freight train driver requires specialised skills and training.
Fare-free 48-hours on all NSW trains marks end to period of disruption
More than a million metro and regional train passengers across NSW will travel free for two days on Thursday 31 July and Friday 1 August.
Train and coach timetable adjustments in western NSW
Passengers in western NSW are advised of some timetable adjustments to train and coach services taking effect from Sunday 29 June.
Wage agreement with rail workers is an investment in network reliability
The NSW Government has reached an agreement with the Combined Rail Unions, ending the industrial dispute that has disrupted the network.
Coaches roll in to run Grafton-Sydney XPT service
NSW TrainLink will begin running premium coach services between Sydney and Grafton in place of the regular XPT services from 28 April 2025.
Investigations into Orange train stabling facility
A $2 million investigation is underway into the viability of stabling some of the New Regional Rail Fleet at Orange.
Train timetable adjustments from April 19
School students travelling on the T1 North Shore Line will benefit from timetable changes due to take effect in the coming weeks, which will also see changes to some train services on the T5 Cumberland, Hunter, Central Coast and Newcastle lines
Work ramps up to return rail service to Wallerawang
The NSW Government is moving ahead with plans to restore regional rail services to the town of Wallerawang for the first time in 35 years.
Vital XPT rail fleet refurbishment program ramps up
The NSW Government is undertaking vital upgrades to the XPT rail fleet which services Grafton and other regional centres across the state.
Rail passengers urged to plan ahead
Sydney Trains and NSW TrainLink advise there may be service disruptions on the rail network due to new industrial action from 12 February.
Recovery underway on the train network following Fair Work Commission order
An interim order was made by the Fair Work Commission to cease all industrial action from 6:30pm Thursday 16 January.
Rail passengers to experience significant delays
Passengers are advised that from 15 January, there will be increasing service reductions and cancellations due to industrial action.
Wallerawang Station
The NSW Government is funding the reopening of Wallerawang Station to enable passenger train services to safely stop at the station.
Status
Planning
Wollongong Station Precinct draft Master Plan
Transport for NSW is planning for the future of the Wollongong Station Precinct. The draft master plan provides a framework for future upgrades and place-making projects at the train station and its immediate surrounds.
Status
In progress
All aboard the Elvis Express for regional tourism in 2025
Over 250 Elvis Presley fans are aboard the NSW TrainLink Elvis Express on the seven-hour pilgrimage to the annual Parkes Elvis Festival.