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'''NSW TrainLink''' is an Australian train operator. It is owned by the [[Government of New South Wales]] and operates most NSW passenger railway services outside of metropolitan [[Sydney]]. It is a subsidiary of [[Transport for New South Wales]].<ref>[http://www.railcorp.info/__data/assets/pdf_file/0014/12155/RailCorp_Annual_Report_2011-2012.pdf Annual Report 30 June 2012] RailCorp</ref><ref>[http://www.yourfuture.transport.nsw.gov.au/About-the-Reform About the Reform] NSW Trains</ref> In the year ended 30 June 2014, 34.7 million journeys were made on NSW Trainlink services, approximately 13 journeys for each regional NSW resident. Intercity services carried 32.9 million passenger journeys and 1.8 million journeys on Regional/Interstate services.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/b2b/publications/annual_reports/tfnsw-annual-report-2013-14.pdf|title=Transport for NSW 2013/14 Annual Report|publisher=Transport for NSW|page=32}}</ref>
'''NSW TrainLink''' is an Australian train operator. It is owned by the [[Government of New South Wales]] and operates passenger railway services outside of metropolitan [[Sydney]]. It is a subsidiary of [[Transport for New South Wales]].<ref>[http://www.railcorp.info/__data/assets/pdf_file/0014/12155/RailCorp_Annual_Report_2011-2012.pdf Annual Report 30 June 2012] RailCorp</ref><ref>[http://www.yourfuture.transport.nsw.gov.au/About-the-Reform About the Reform] NSW Trains</ref>


==History==
==History==
In May 2012 the [[Minister for Transport (New South Wales)|Minister for Transport]] announced a restructure of [[RailCorp]].<ref>[http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/railcorp-job-cuts-first-of-many-unions-20120515-1yo93.html#ixzz1uwKcuUpH "RailCorp job cuts first of many: unions"]. ''[[Sydney Morning Herald]]''. 15 May 2012.</ref><ref>[http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/sydney-news/ruthless-railcorp-reforms-planned-as-middle-management-axed/story-fnb5f12x-1226355250747 "Ruthless RailCorp reforms planned as middle management axed"]. ''Daily Telegraph'' (Sydney). 15 May 2012.</ref><ref>[http://www.railcorp.info/__data/assets/pdf_file/0010/7021/RailCorp_Corporate_Plan.pdf Corporate Plan 2012/13] RailCorp</ref><ref>[http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/jobs-to-go-as-railcorp-gets-the-axe/story-e6freuy9-1226517985059 "700 jobs to go as RailCorp gets the axe"]. ''Daily Telegraph'' (Sydney). 16 November 2012.</ref>
In May 2012, the [[Minister for Transport (New South Wales)|Minister for Transport]] announced a restructure of [[RailCorp]].<ref>[http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/railcorp-job-cuts-first-of-many-unions-20120515-1yo93.html#ixzz1uwKcuUpH "RailCorp job cuts first of many: unions"] ''[[Sydney Morning Herald]]'' 15 May 2012</ref><ref>[http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/sydney-news/ruthless-railcorp-reforms-planned-as-middle-management-axed/story-fnb5f12x-1226355250747 "Ruthless RailCorp reforms planned as middle management axed"] ''[[Daily Telegraph (Australia)|Daily Telegraph]]'' 15 May 2012</ref><ref>[http://www.railcorp.info/__data/assets/pdf_file/0010/7021/RailCorp_Corporate_Plan.pdf Corporate Plan 2012/13] RailCorp</ref><ref>[http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/jobs-to-go-as-railcorp-gets-the-axe/story-e6freuy9-1226517985059 "700 jobs to go as RailCorp gets the axe"] ''Daily Telegraph'' 16 November 2012</ref>


The NSW TrainLink brand was introduced on 1 July 2013 to coincide with NSW Trains taking over all of [[CountryLink]]'s services and [[CityRail]]'s non-suburban services.
The NSW TrainLink brand was introduced on 1 July 2013 to coincide with NSW Trains taking over all of [[CountryLink]]'s services and [[CityRail]]'s non-suburban services.

NSW Trainlink services were historically known as the 'Country Trains', operating under by-laws distinct from the metropolitan railway network.


NSW Trains also took responsibility from [[RailCorp]] for granting access to and maintaining the [[Main Northern railway line|Main Northern line]] from [[Berowra railway station|Berowra]] to [[Newcastle railway station, New South Wales|Newcastle]], the [[Main Western railway line|Main Western line]] from [[Emu Plains railway station|Emu Plains]] to [[Bowenfels railway station|Bowenfels]] and the [[Illawarra railway line|Illawarra line]] from [[Waterfall railway station, Sydney|Waterfall]] to [[Bomaderry railway station|Bomaderry]].
NSW Trains also took responsibility from [[RailCorp]] for granting access to and maintaining the [[Main Northern railway line|Main Northern line]] from [[Berowra railway station|Berowra]] to [[Newcastle railway station, New South Wales|Newcastle]], the [[Main Western railway line|Main Western line]] from [[Emu Plains railway station|Emu Plains]] to [[Bowenfels railway station|Bowenfels]] and the [[Illawarra railway line|Illawarra line]] from [[Waterfall railway station, Sydney|Waterfall]] to [[Bomaderry railway station|Bomaderry]].


==Network==
==Network==
⚫
[[File:CityRail InterCity map.png|thumb|300px|NSW TrainLink Intercity network]]
NSW TrainLink operate two distinct services, Intercity and Regional/Interstate.
Intercity services operate commuter style services, mainly from / to Sydney (limited stops within the metropolitan area). Intercity ticketing uses the [[MyZone]] and [[Opal card|Opal]] systems and seats are not reserved. Regional/Interstate services operate in areas of lower population density, providing passenger transport mainly between regional NSW and Sydney (although some cross country coach services operate). Regional/Interstate use a separate, reserved seat ticketing system.
NSW TrainLink operate two distinct services, Intercity and Regional/Interstate. Intercity services operate commuter style services, mainly to and from Sydney with limited stops within the metropolitan area. Intercity ticketing uses the [[MyZone]] and [[Opal card|Opal]] systems and seats are not reserved. Regional/Interstate services operate in areas of lower population density, providing passenger transport mainly between regional NSW and Sydney (although some cross country coach services operate). Regional/Interstate use a separate, reserved seat ticketing system. In the year ended 30 June 2014, 34.7 million journeys were made with 32.9 million on Intercity services and 1.8 million on Regional/Interstate services.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/b2b/publications/annual_reports/tfnsw-annual-report-2013-14.pdf|title=Transport for NSW 2013/14 Annual Report|publisher=Transport for NSW|page=32}}</ref>


===Intercity services===
===Intercity services===
[[File:Endeavour railcar at Newcastle railway station, NSW.JPG|thumb|[[CityRail]] liveried [[New South Wales Endeavour railcar|Endeavour]] at [[Newcastle railway station, New South Wales|Newcastle]] in July 2013]]
⚫
[[File:CityRail InterCity map.png|thumb|300px|NSW TrainLink Intercity network]]
Intercity services operate to a distance approximately 200 kilometres from Sydney, in the north to [[Dungog railway station|Dungog]], in the north-west to [[Scone railway station|Scone]], in the west to [[Bathurst railway station, New South Wales|Bathurst]], in the south to [[Goulburn railway station|Goulburn]], and on the south coast to[[Bomaderry railway station|Bomaderry]].
Intercity services operate to a distance approximately 200 kilometres from Sydney, bounded by [[Dungog railway station|Dungog]] in the north. [[Scone railway station|Scone]] in the north-west, [[Bathurst railway station, New South Wales|Bathurst]] to the west, [[Goulburn railway station|Goulburn]] in the south-west and [[Bomaderry railway station|Bomaderry]] to the south.


Electric services extend from Sydney north to [[Hamilton railway station, New South Wales|Hamilton (Newcastle)]], west to [[Lithgow railway station|Lithgow]], and south to [[Port Kembla railway station|Port Kembla]] & [[Kiama railway station|Kiama]]. [[Central railway station, Sydney|Central]] is the primary station for the railway network being where the majority of services commence or terminate. Local suburban electric services operate in [[Newcastle, New South Wales|Newcastle]] and [[Wollongong]].
Electric services extend from Sydney north to [[Hamilton railway station, New South Wales|Hamilton (Newcastle)]]<!--[[Wickham Transport Interchange|Newcastle]]-->, west to [[Lithgow railway station|Lithgow]] and south to [[Port Kembla railway station|Port Kembla]] and [[Kiama railway station|Kiama]]. Most electric services originate from [[Central railway station, Sydney|Central]].


Diesel services operate mainly where lines have not been electrified. Hunter line services operate from the terminus station at [[Hamilton railway station, New South Wales|Hamilton (Newcastle)]] to [[Maitland railway station|Maitland]] and then extend either north to [[Dungog]] or north west to [[Scone]]. Southern Highlands line services primarily operate between [[Moss Vale]] and [[Campbelltown]], with additional services commencing / terminating at [[Goulburn]] and [[Central railway station, Sydney|Central]].
Diesel trains serve the unelectrified parts of the Intercity network. [[Hunter Line]] services operate from Hamilton<!--Wickham Transport Interchange--> to [[Telarah railway station|Telarah]] with some extending to Dungog and Scone. [[Southern Highlands Line]] services operate between [[Campbelltown railway station|Campbelltown]] and [[Moss Vale railway station|Moss Vale]] with a limited number extending to Sydney and Goulburn. Diesel services also operate on the [[South Coast Line]] between [[Kiama railway station|Kiama]] and Bomaderry. The ''[[Bathurst Bullet]]'' provides a daily service between Sydney and Bathurst.
South Coast Line services operate between [[Bomaderry]] and [[Kiama]], where connecting electric services operate to Sydney. A Western Line daily return diesel service operates between [[Bathurst railway station, New South Wales|Bathurst]] and [[Central railway station, Sydney|Central]].


====Train services====
====Train services====
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|-
|-
|[[File:CityRailinteryellow.png|120px]]||[[Blue Mountains Line|Blue Mountains]]
|[[File:CityRailinteryellow.png|120px]]||[[Blue Mountains Line|Blue Mountains]]
|Central{{ref|a| a}} and [[Lithgow railway station|Lithgow]], with limited services to [[Bathurst railway station, New South Wales|Bathurst]]
|Central{{ref|a|a}} and [[Lithgow railway station|Lithgow]] with limited services to [[Bathurst railway station, New South Wales|Bathurst]]
|To Lithgow
|to Lithgow
|-
|-
|[[File:CityRailinterred.png|120px]]||[[Central Coast & Newcastle Line|Central Coast & Newcastle]]
|[[File:CityRailinterred.png|120px]]||[[Central Coast & Newcastle Line|Central Coast & Newcastle]]
|Central and [[Hamilton railway station, New South Wales|Hamilton (Newcastle)]]
|Central and [[Hamilton railway station, New South Wales|Hamilton (Newcastle)]]<!--[[Wickham Transport Interchange|Newcastle]]-->
|Yes
|Yes
|-
|-
|[[File:NSW TrainLink - South Coast Line Graphic.png|120px]]||[[South Coast Line]]
|[[File:NSW TrainLink - South Coast Line Graphic.png|120px]]||[[South Coast]]
|Central{{ref|b| b}} and [[Bomaderry railway station|Bomaderry]] or [[Port Kembla railway station|Port Kembla]]
|Central{{ref|b|b}} and [[Bomaderry railway station|Bomaderry]] or [[Port Kembla railway station|Port Kembla]]
|To Kiama and Port Kembla
|to Kiama and Port Kembla
|-
|-
|[[File:CityRailintergreen.png|120px]]||[[Southern Highlands Line|Southern Highlands]]
|[[File:CityRailintergreen.png|120px]]||[[Southern Highlands Line|Southern Highlands]]
|[[Campbelltown railway station|Campbelltown]] {{ref|c| c}} and [[Moss Vale railway station|Moss Vale]], with limited services to [[Goulburn railway station|Goulburn]]
|[[Campbelltown railway station|Campbelltown]]{{ref|c|c}} and [[Moss Vale railway station|Moss Vale]] with limited services to [[Goulburn railway station|Goulburn]]
|No
|No
|-
|-
|[[File:CityRailhunter.png|120px]]||[[Hunter Line]]
|[[File:CityRailhunter.png|120px]]||[[Hunter Line]]
|[[Hamilton railway station, New South Wales|Hamilton (Newcastle)]] and [[Telarah railway station|Telarah]], with limited services to [[Dungog railway station|Dungog]] or [[Scone railway station|Scone]]
|[[Hamilton railway station, New South Wales|Hamilton (Newcastle)]<!--[[Wickham Transport Interchange|Newcastle]]-->] and [[Telarah railway station|Telarah]] with limited services to [[Dungog railway station|Dungog]] or [[Scone railway station|Scone]]
|No
|No
|}
|}
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:{{note|a|a}} Some peak services on the Blue Mountains Line run to/from [[Hornsby railway station|Hornsby]]
:{{note|a|a}} Some peak services on the Blue Mountains Line run to/from [[Hornsby railway station|Hornsby]]
:{{note|b|b}} Some peak services and most weekend services on the South Coast Line run to/from [[Bondi Junction railway station|Bondi Junction]]
:{{note|b|b}} Some peak services and most weekend services on the South Coast Line run to/from [[Bondi Junction railway station|Bondi Junction]]
:{{note|c|c}} Some peak services on the Southern Highlands Line run to/from Central. At other times, a change of train is required at [[Campbelltown railway station|Campbelltown]] or [[Macarthur railway station|Macarthur]]
:{{note|c|c}} Some peak services on the Southern Highlands Line run to/from Central. At other times, a change of train is required at [[Campbelltown railway station|Campbelltown]]
{{refend}}
{{refend}}


====Bus and coach services====
====Bus and coach services====
NSW TrainLink operates a small number of bus services on routes where the railway service has been closed to passengers or as a supplement to rail services. These bus services are operated by private sector bus companies contracted by NSW TrainLink.
NSW TrainLink operates several bus routes along corridors where the railway line has been closed to passengers or as a supplement to rail services. These bus services are operated by private sector bus companies contracted by NSW TrainLink.

{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|-
Line 88: Line 86:
!Between
!Between
|-
|-
|[[File:CityRailbusblue.png|120px]] ||[[South Coast Line|South Coast line]]
|[[File:CityRailbusblue.png|120px]] ||[[South Coast Line|South Coast]]
|[[Wollongong railway station|Wollongong]] to [[Moss Vale railway station|Moss Vale]]/[[Bundanoon railway station|Bundanoon]] via [[Robertson railway station|Robertson]]{{ref|(r)| (r)}}
|[[Wollongong railway station|Wollongong]] to [[Moss Vale railway station|Moss Vale]]/[[Bundanoon railway station|Bundanoon]]{{ref|(r)|(r)}}
|-
|-
|[[File:CityRailbusgreen.png|120px]] ||[[Southern Highlands Line|Southern Highlands line]]
|[[File:CityRailbusgreen.png|120px]] ||[[Southern Highlands Line|Southern Highlands]]
|[[Moss Vale railway station|Moss Vale]] to [[Goulburn railway station|Goulburn]] via [[Marulan railway station|Marulan]]
|[[Moss Vale railway station|Moss Vale]] to [[Goulburn railway station|Goulburn]]
|-
|-
|[[File:CityRailbusgreen.png|120px]] ||[[Southern Highlands Line|Southern Highlands line]]
|[[File:CityRailbusgreen.png|120px]] ||[[Southern Highlands Line|Southern Highlands]]
|[[Picton railway station|Picton]] to [[Bowral railway station|Bowral]] via [[Thirlmere, New South Wales|Thirlmere]] on weekdays only
|[[Picton railway station|Picton]] to [[Bowral railway station|Bowral]] via [[Picton - Mittagong loop railway line|Picton-Mittagong loop line]] on weekdays only
|}
|}
{{refbegin}}
{{refbegin}}
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===Regional/interstate services===
===Regional/interstate services===
[[File:CountrylinkMap.png|thumb|300px|NSW TrainLink Regional network (highlighted in blue)]]
[[File:CountrylinkMap.png|thumb|300px|NSW TrainLink Regional network (highlighted in blue)]]
NSW TrainLink operates passenger services throughout [[New South Wales]] and interstate to [[Brisbane]], [[Canberra]] and [[Melbourne]]. All rail services feature diesel rolling stock. There are a small number of passenger railway services in NSW, including the [[Indian Pacific]], which are not operated by NSW Trainlink.
NSW TrainLink operates passenger services throughout [[New South Wales]] and interstate to [[Brisbane]], [[Canberra]] and [[Melbourne]]. All rail services feature diesel rolling stock. The only passenger train in New South Wales not operated by NSW TrainLink is [[Great Southern Rail (Australia)|Great Southern Rail's]] ''[[Indian Pacific]]''.


====North Coast====
====North Coast====
The north coast region covers the [[Mid North Coast]], [[Northern Rivers]], and [[South East Queensland]] regions. The [[Government of Queensland]] makes a financial contribution to the provision of these services. Services operate on the [[Main Northern railway line|Main North]] and [[North Coast railway line, New South Wales|North Coast]] lines from [[Central railway station, Sydney|Sydney Central station]] to [[Roma Street railway station, Brisbane|Roma Street station]] in [[Brisbane]].<ref>{{Cite New South Wales transport timetables|North Coast Region}}</ref>
The North Coast services operate through the [[Mid North Coast]], [[Northern Rivers]] and [[South East Queensland]] regions. The [[Government of Queensland]] makes a financial contribution to the provision of these services. Services operate on the [[Main Northern railway line|Main North]] and [[North Coast railway line, New South Wales|North Coast]] lines from [[Central railway station, Sydney|Sydney Central station]] to [[Roma Street railway station, Brisbane|Roma Street station]] in [[Brisbane]].<ref>{{Cite New South Wales transport timetables|North Coast Region}}</ref>


Principal stations served by [[New South Wales XPT|XPT]] trains are:
Principal stations served by [[New South Wales XPT|XPT]] trains are:
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====North Western====
====North Western====
The north west region serves the state's [[Hunter Region|Hunter]], [[New England, New South Wales|New England]] and [[North West Slopes|North West Slopes & Plains]] regions. Services operate on the [[Main Northern railway line|Main North]] line from [[Central railway station, Sydney|Sydney Central station]] to [[Werris Creek railway station|Werris Creek]]. The service uncouples some carriages to continue on the Main North towards [[Armidale]] and another set of carriages continues towards Moree.<ref>{{Cite New South Wales transport timetables|North West Region}}</ref>
The North Western region services operate through the [[Hunter Region|Hunter]], [[New England, New South Wales|New England]] and [[North West Slopes|North West Slopes & Plains]] regions. Services operate on the [[Main Northern railway line|Main North]] line from [[Central railway station, Sydney|Sydney Central station]] to [[Werris Creek railway station|Werris Creek]]. where the service divides for [[Armidale railway station|Armidale]] and [[Moree railway station|Moree]].<ref>{{Cite New South Wales transport timetables|North West Region}}</ref>


Principal stations served by [[New South Wales Xplorer|Xplorer]] trains are:
Principal stations served by [[New South Wales Xplorer|Xplorer]] trains are:
Line 133: Line 131:


====Western====
====Western====
The Western region serves the [[Central Tablelands]], [[Orana, New South Wales|Orana]], and [[Far West, New South Wales|Far West]] regions. Services operate on the [[Main Western railway line|Main Western line]] from [[Central railway station, Sydney|Sydney Central station]] to [[Dubbo railway station|Dubbo]] and the [[Broken Hill railway line, New South Wales|Broken Hill line]] to [[Broken Hill railway station|Broken Hill]].<ref>{{Cite New South Wales transport timetables|Western Region}}</ref>
[[File:Xptnew.jpg|thumb|[[CountryLink]] liveried [[New South Wales XPT|XPT]] at [[Central railway station, Sydney|Sydney Central]] in June 2006]]
The Western region services operate through the [[Central Tablelands]], [[Orana, New South Wales|Orana]], and [[Far West, New South Wales|Far West]] regions. Services operate on the [[Main Western railway line|Main Western line]] from [[Central railway station, Sydney|Sydney Central station]] to [[Dubbo railway station|Dubbo]] and the [[Broken Hill railway line, New South Wales|Broken Hill line]] to [[Broken Hill railway station|Broken Hill]].<ref>{{Cite New South Wales transport timetables|Western Region}}</ref>


Principal stations served by XPT trains are:
Principal stations served by XPT trains are:
Line 149: Line 148:


====Southern====
====Southern====
[[File:CountryLink Xplorer crossing the Queanbeyan River Railway Bridge.jpg|thumb|[[CountryLink]] liveried [[New South Wales Xplorer|Xplorer]] in [[Queanbeyan]] in January 2012]]
The Southern region covers the state's [[Illawarra]], [[New South Wales South Coast|South Coast]], [[Monaro, New South Wales|Monaro]], [[South West Slopes]], [[Southern Tablelands]], [[Riverina]], and [[Sunraysia]] regions, plus the [[Australian Capital Territory]] and parts of [[Victoria (Australia)|Victoria]]. The [[Government of Victoria]] contributes financially to the provision of the interstate services. The [[Australian Capital Territory Legislative Assembly|ACT Government]] does not make an ongoing financial contribution.
The Southern region services operate through the [[Illawarra]], [[New South Wales South Coast|South Coast]], [[Monaro, New South Wales|Monaro]], [[South West Slopes]], [[Southern Tablelands]], [[Riverina]], and [[Sunraysia]] regions, plus the [[Australian Capital Territory]] and parts of [[Victoria (Australia)|Victoria]]. The [[Government of Victoria]] contributes financially to the provision of the interstate services. The [[Australian Capital Territory Legislative Assembly|ACT Government]] does not make a financial contribution.

Services operate on the:
Services operate on the:
*[[Main Southern railway line|Main South line]] from [[Central railway station, Sydney|Sydney Central station]] to [[Albury railway station|Albury]] then continuing on the [[North East railway line|North East line]] to [[Southern Cross railway station|Southern Cross station]] in [[Melbourne]]
*[[Main Southern railway line|Main South line]] from [[Central railway station, Sydney|Sydney Central station]] to [[Albury railway station|Albury]] then continue on the [[North East railway line|North East line]] to [[Southern Cross railway station|Southern Cross station]] in [[Melbourne]]
*[[Bombala railway line]] with the line branching off south of [[Goulburn railway station|Goulburn]] on the Main South line and then branching off just past [[Queanbeyan]] to terminate inside the[[Australian Capital Territory]] at [[Canberra railway station|Canberra]]
*[[Bombala railway line|Bombala line]] from south of [[Goulburn railway station|Goulburn]] to [[Queanbeyan railway station|Queanbeyan]] where services join the Canberra line to terminate inside the [[Australian Capital Territory]] at [[Canberra railway station|Canberra]]
*[[Yanco-Griffith railway line]] From the Main South Line at [[Junee railway station|Junee]] services branch off towards [[Griffith railway station|Griffith]] <ref>{{Cite New South Wales transport timetables|Southern Region}}</ref>
*[[Hay railway line|Hay line]] from [[Junee railway station|Junee]] to [[Yanco railway station|Yanco]] where services join the [[Yanco-Griffith railway line|Yanco-Griffith line]] to [[Griffith railway station|Griffith]]<ref>{{Cite New South Wales transport timetables|Southern Region}}</ref>


Principal stations served by XPT trains are:
Principal stations served by XPT trains are:
Line 227: Line 228:
==Fleet==
==Fleet==
{{main|NSW TrainLink fleet}}
{{main|NSW TrainLink fleet}}
The NSW TrainLink fleet consists of both diesel and electric traction, with the oldest of the fleet being the [[NSW TrainLink V set|V sets]] and the youngest being the [[NSW TrainLink H set|H sets]]. The [[Sydney Trains T set|Tangaras]], and [[NSW TrainLink H set|Oscars]] are shared with [[Sydney Trains]]. The entire NSW Trainlink fleet is maintained by Sydney Trains either directly or via a Sydney Trains contract with a private maintenance company.
The NSW TrainLink fleet consists of both diesel and electric traction, with the oldest of the fleet being the [[NSW TrainLink V set|V sets]] and the youngest being the [[NSW TrainLink H set|H sets]], the latter are shared with [[Sydney Trains]]. [[Sydney Trains T set|Tangaras]] operate some peak hour [[South Coast Line]] services as far as [[Wollongong railway station|Wollongong]]. The entire NSW Trainlink fleet is maintained by Sydney Trains either directly or via a Sydney Trains contract with [[UGL Rail]].


{|class="wikitable"
{|class="wikitable"
Line 248: Line 249:
|90
|90
|28
|28
|Hunter<br>South Coast (Bomaderry to Kiama)<br>Blue Mountains (Bathurst service)<br>Southern Highlands
|Hunter<br>South Coast (Kiama to Bomaderry)<br>Blue Mountains (Bathurst Bullet)<br>Southern Highlands
|1994-96
|1994-96
|-
|-
Line 257: Line 258:
|81
|81
|221 (Shared with [[Sydney Trains]])
|221 (Shared with [[Sydney Trains]])
|Central Coast & Newcastle<br>South Coast<br>Blue Mountains (up to Springwood)
|Central Coast & Newcastle<br>South Coast<br>Blue Mountains (as far as Springwood)
|2006-12
|2006-12
|-
|-
Line 307: Line 308:


===Future rolling stock===
===Future rolling stock===
In May 2014, the NSW Government announced its intention to purchase [[NSW TrainLink Intercity Train Project|approximately 520 new carriages]] for the NSW TrainLink intercity network expected to begin service in 2019. These electric trains will replace the [[NSW TrainLink V set|V sets]] and allow at least some [[NSW TrainLink H set|H sets]] to be transferred to [[Sydney Trains]] services.<ref>[http://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/media-releases/nsw-government-invest-28-billion-new-intercity-trains-making-all-trains-air NSW Government to invest $2.8 billion in new intercity trains, making all trains air-conditioned] Transport for New South Wales 8 May 2014</ref><ref>[http://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/projects-intercity-fleet Intercity Fleet Program] Transport for New South Wales</ref>
In 2016, a contract for [[NSW TrainLink Intercity Train Project|approximately 520 new carriages]] for the NSW TrainLink intercity network is scheduled to be awarded. The first is scheduled for delivery in 2019.<ref>[http://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/media-releases/transforming-regional-train-travel-shortlist-announced-new-intercity-fleet Transforming regional train travel Shortlist announced for new intercity fleet] Transport for NSW 9 July 2015</ref> These electric trains will replace the [[NSW TrainLink V set|V sets]] and allow at least some [[NSW TrainLink H set|H sets]] to be transferred to [[Sydney Trains]] services.<ref>[http://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/media-releases/nsw-government-invest-28-billion-new-intercity-trains-making-all-trains-air NSW Government to invest $2.8 billion in new intercity trains, making all trains air-conditioned] Transport for New South Wales 8 May 2014</ref><ref>[http://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/projects-intercity-fleet Intercity Fleet Program] Transport for New South Wales</ref>


In 2015, the NSW Government allocated $7.5 million to start planning for a new fleet of diesel trains to replace the XPTs.<ref>{{cite web|title=Budget delivers $9 billion for public transport services and infrastructure|url=http://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/media-releases/budget-delivers-9-billion-public-transport-services-and-infrastructure|publisher=Transport for NSW|accessdate=23 June 2015|date=23 June 2015}}</ref>
In 2015, the NSW Government allocated $7.5 million to start planning for a new fleet of diesel trains to replace the XPTs.<ref>{{cite web|title=Budget delivers $9 billion for public transport services and infrastructure|url=http://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/media-releases/budget-delivers-9-billion-public-transport-services-and-infrastructure|publisher=Transport for NSW|accessdate=23 June 2015|date=23 June 2015}}</ref>
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Quiet carriages are on Intercity services are located in four carriages on 8 car sets, two carriages on 4 car sets and one carriage on two car sets.<ref>[http://www.illawarramercury.com.au/story/1613977/quiet-carriages-to-expand-on-south-coast-line/?src=rss Quiet carriages to expand on South Coast line] ''[[Illawarra Mercury]]'' 3 July 2013</ref>
Quiet carriages are on Intercity services are located in four carriages on 8 car sets, two carriages on 4 car sets and one carriage on two car sets.<ref>[http://www.illawarramercury.com.au/story/1613977/quiet-carriages-to-expand-on-south-coast-line/?src=rss Quiet carriages to expand on South Coast line] ''[[Illawarra Mercury]]'' 3 July 2013</ref>


Quiet carriages were first introduced on the [[Central Coast & Newcastle Line]] in early 2012 as a three month trial. On 1 September 2012 quiet carriages were permanently introduced and expanded to all intercity services operating on the Blue Mountains and South Coast lines.<ref name=QuiteCarragesSep12/> As of 2013, Quiet Carriages operate on the entire NSW TrainLink intercity network.
Quiet carriages were first introduced on the [[Central Coast & Newcastle Line]] in early 2012 as a three month trial. On 1 September 2012 quiet carriages were permanently introduced and expanded to all intercity services operating on the Blue Mountains and South Coast lines.<ref name=QuiteCarragesSep12/> As of 2013, Quiet Carriages operate on the entire NSW TrainLink Intercity network.

==Depots==
The XPT fleet is maintained at the [[XPT Service Centre]] and the Endeavour and Xplorer fleets at [[Eveleigh Railway Workshops]]. The V sets are maintained at [[Flemington Maintenance Depot]].


==External links==
==External links==
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NSW TrainLink
NSW Trainlink Hop Logo
V set at Sydney Central in July 2013
V set at Sydney Central in July 2013
Overview
LocaleRegional New South Wales
Intercity services
Regional services
Transit typeIntercity and regional rail
Annual ridership34.7 million (2013/14)
Websitewww.nswtrainlink.info
Operation
Began operation1 July 2013
Operator(s)Transport for New South Wales
Technical
Track gauge1435
Electrification1,500V (DC) overhead line

NSW TrainLink is an Australian train operator. It is owned by the Government of New South Wales and operates passenger railway services outside of metropolitan Sydney. It is a subsidiary of Transport for New South Wales.[1][2]

History

In May 2012, the Minister for Transport announced a restructure of RailCorp.[3][4][5][6]

The NSW TrainLink brand was introduced on 1 July 2013 to coincide with NSW Trains taking over all of CountryLink's services and CityRail's non-suburban services.

NSW Trains also took responsibility from RailCorp for granting access to and maintaining the Main Northern line from Berowra to Newcastle, the Main Western line from Emu Plains to Bowenfels and the Illawarra line from Waterfall to Bomaderry.

Network

NSW TrainLink Intercity network

NSW TrainLink operate two distinct services, Intercity and Regional/Interstate. Intercity services operate commuter style services, mainly to and from Sydney with limited stops within the metropolitan area. Intercity ticketing uses the MyZone and Opal systems and seats are not reserved. Regional/Interstate services operate in areas of lower population density, providing passenger transport mainly between regional NSW and Sydney (although some cross country coach services operate). Regional/Interstate use a separate, reserved seat ticketing system. In the year ended 30 June 2014, 34.7 million journeys were made with 32.9 million on Intercity services and 1.8 million on Regional/Interstate services.[7]

Intercity services

CityRail liveried Endeavour at Newcastle in July 2013

Intercity services operate to a distance approximately 200 kilometres from Sydney, bounded by Dungog in the north. Scone in the north-west, Bathurst to the west, Goulburn in the south-west and Bomaderry to the south.

Electric services extend from Sydney north to Hamilton (Newcastle), west to Lithgow and south to Port Kembla and Kiama. Most electric services originate from Central.

Diesel trains serve the unelectrified parts of the Intercity network. Hunter Line services operate from Hamilton to Telarah with some extending to Dungog and Scone. Southern Highlands Line services operate between Campbelltown and Moss Vale with a limited number extending to Sydney and Goulburn. Diesel services also operate on the South Coast Line between Kiama and Bomaderry. The Bathurst Bullet provides a daily service between Sydney and Bathurst.

Train services

Line colour and name Between Electric services
Blue Mountains Centrala and Lithgow with limited services to Bathurst to Lithgow
Central Coast & Newcastle Central and Hamilton (Newcastle) Yes
South Coast Centralb and Bomaderry or Port Kembla to Kiama and Port Kembla
Southern Highlands Campbelltownc and Moss Vale with limited services to Goulburn No
Hunter Line Hamilton (Newcastle) and Telarah with limited services to Dungog or Scone No
^a Some peak services on the Blue Mountains Line run to/from Hornsby
^b Some peak services and most weekend services on the South Coast Line run to/from Bondi Junction
^c Some peak services on the Southern Highlands Line run to/from Central. At other times, a change of train is required at Campbelltown

Bus and coach services

NSW TrainLink operates several bus routes along corridors where the railway line has been closed to passengers or as a supplement to rail services. These bus services are operated by private sector bus companies contracted by NSW TrainLink.

Line colour and name Between
South Coast Wollongong to Moss Vale/Bundanoon(r)
Southern Highlands Moss Vale to Goulburn
Southern Highlands Picton to Bowral via Picton-Mittagong loop line on weekdays only
^(r) Seat reservations required

Regional/interstate services

NSW TrainLink Regional network (highlighted in blue)

NSW TrainLink operates passenger services throughout New South Wales and interstate to Brisbane, Canberra and Melbourne. All rail services feature diesel rolling stock. The only passenger train in New South Wales not operated by NSW TrainLink is Great Southern Rail's Indian Pacific.

North Coast

The North Coast services operate through the Mid North Coast, Northern Rivers and South East Queensland regions. The Government of Queensland makes a financial contribution to the provision of these services. Services operate on the Main North and North Coast lines from Sydney Central station to Roma Street station in Brisbane.[8]

Principal stations served by XPT trains are:

Cities and towns served by NSW TrainLink coaches connecting off North Coast services include: Tea Gardens, Forster, Port Macquarie, Yamba, Moree, Alstonville, Lismore, Ballina, Byron Bay, Murwillumbah, Tweed Heads and Surfers Paradise.

North Western

The North Western region services operate through the Hunter, New England and North West Slopes & Plains regions. Services operate on the Main North line from Sydney Central station to Werris Creek. where the service divides for Armidale and Moree.[9]

Principal stations served by Xplorer trains are:

Cities and towns served by NSW TrainLink coaches connecting off North Western services include: Wee Waa, Inverell, Grafton, Glen Innes and Tenterfield.

Western

CountryLink liveried XPT at Sydney Central in June 2006

The Western region services operate through the Central Tablelands, Orana, and Far West regions. Services operate on the Main Western line from Sydney Central station to Dubbo and the Broken Hill line to Broken Hill.[10]

Principal stations served by XPT trains are:

Principal stations served by Xplorer trains are:

Cities and towns served by NSW TrainLink coaches connecting off Western services include: Oberon, Mudgee, Baradine, Cowra, Grenfell, Forbes, Parkes, Condobolin, Lightning Ridge Brewarrina, Bourke, Warren and Broken Hill.

Southern

CountryLink liveried Xplorer in Queanbeyan in January 2012

The Southern region services operate through the Illawarra, South Coast, Monaro, South West Slopes, Southern Tablelands, Riverina, and Sunraysia regions, plus the Australian Capital Territory and parts of Victoria. The Government of Victoria contributes financially to the provision of the interstate services. The ACT Government does not make a financial contribution.

Services operate on the:

Principal stations served by XPT trains are:

Principal stations served by Xplorer trains are:

Cities and towns served by NSW TrainLink coaches connecting off Southern services include: Wollongong, Bombala, Eden, Tumbarumba, Bathurst, Dubbo, Condobolin, Griffith, Mildura and Echuca.

Coach services

Dyson Group Irizar Century 3700 bodied Scania K420EB at Wagga Wagga station in January 2015
Dyson Group Mitsubishi Fuso Rosa at Wagga Wagga station in January 2015

NSW TrainLink continued with the existing contracts entered into by CityRail and CountryLink for the provision of coach services.

On 1 July 2014, the Lithgow to Gulgong, Coonabarabran, Baradine services passed from Greyhound Australia to Ogden's Coaches.[12]

In July 2014, Transport NSW commenced the re-tendering process for most of the routes with the previous 24 contracts reorganised into 18 contracts. The new contracts commenced on 1 January 2015 for a five-year period, with an option to extend for three years if performance criteria is met.[12][13]

The full list of coach operators providing services as at January 2015 was:[12]

Operator Services
Australia Wide Coaches Lithgow to Bathurst, Orange & Parkes
Berrima Coaches Picton to Bowral +
Busways Wauchope to Port Macquarie
Dyson Group Wagga Wagga to Griffith
Cootamundra to Tumbarumba
Cootamundra to Bathurst/Dubbo
Parkes to Condobolin
Hunter Valley Buses Fassifern to Toronto +
Loader's Coaches Lithgow to Grenfell
Oberon Bus Company Mount Victoria to Oberon
Ogden's Coaches Lithgow to Gulgong, Coonabarabran & Baradine
Oxley Explorer Armidale to Tenterfield
Port Stephens Coaches Broadmeadow to Taree
Premier Shoalhaven Kiama to Bomaderry (late night) +
Moss Vale to Bundanoon/Goulburn +
G&J Purtill Cootamundra to Condobolin
Cootamundra to Mildura
Roadcoach Moss Vale to Wollongong
Queanbeyan to Cootamundra
Sunstate Coaches Grafton to Byron Bay +
Casino to Tweed Heads +
Casino to Surfers Paradise +
Casino to Brisbane +
Swan Hill Bus Lines Lithgow to Dubbo & Nyngan
Dubbo to Lightning Ridge
Dubbo to Bourke
Dubbo to Broken Hill
Coolabah to Brewarrina
Symes Coaches Tamworth/Armidale to Inverell
Moree to Grafton
Transborder Express Canberra to Bombala & Eden
Wolters Bus & Coach Service Narrabri to Wee Waa & Burren Junction +

+ not included in January 2015 re-tendering process

Fleet

Main article: NSW TrainLink fleet

The NSW TrainLink fleet consists of both diesel and electric traction, with the oldest of the fleet being the V sets and the youngest being the H sets, the latter are shared with Sydney Trains. Tangaras operate some peak hour South Coast Line services as far as Wollongong. The entire NSW Trainlink fleet is maintained by Sydney Trains either directly or via a Sydney Trains contract with UGL Rail.

Class Image Type Top speed Carriage Numbers Routes operated Built
km/h mph
Endeavour Railcar Diesel Multiple Unit 145 90 28 Hunter
South Coast (Kiama to Bomaderry)
Blue Mountains (Bathurst Bullet)
Southern Highlands 		1994-96
H Set Oscar Electric Multiple Unit 130 81 221 (Shared with Sydney Trains) Central Coast & Newcastle
South Coast
Blue Mountains (as far as Springwood) 		2006-12
Hunter Railcar Diesel Multiple Unit 145 90 14 Hunter 2006
T Set Tangara Electric Multiple Unit 115 72 447 (Shared with Sydney Trains) Blue Mountains
South Coast 		1987-95
V Set Electric Multiple Unit 115 72 196 Central Coast & Newcastle
Blue Mountains 		1977-89
Xplorer Diesel Multiple Unit 145 90 23 North Western
Southern (to Canberra and Griffith)
Western (to Broken Hill) 		1993
XPT Diesel locomotive &
Passenger carriage 		160 99 19 Power cars
60 passenger carriages 		North Coast
Southern (to Melbourne)
Western (to Dubbo) 		1981-94

Future rolling stock

In 2016, a contract for approximately 520 new carriages for the NSW TrainLink intercity network is scheduled to be awarded. The first is scheduled for delivery in 2019.[14] These electric trains will replace the V sets and allow at least some H sets to be transferred to Sydney Trains services.[15][16]

In 2015, the NSW Government allocated $7.5 million to start planning for a new fleet of diesel trains to replace the XPTs.[17]

Quiet carriages

Quiet carriages are designated carriages where noise made by passengers are requested to be kept to a minimum. Passengers are asked to place mobile phones on silent, move carriages in order to have a conversation with another passenger and use headphones when listening to music.[18]

Quiet carriages are on Intercity services are located in four carriages on 8 car sets, two carriages on 4 car sets and one carriage on two car sets.[19]

Quiet carriages were first introduced on the Central Coast & Newcastle Line in early 2012 as a three month trial. On 1 September 2012 quiet carriages were permanently introduced and expanded to all intercity services operating on the Blue Mountains and South Coast lines.[18] As of 2013, Quiet Carriages operate on the entire NSW TrainLink Intercity network.

Depots

The XPT fleet is maintained at the XPT Service Centre and the Endeavour and Xplorer fleets at Eveleigh Railway Workshops. The V sets are maintained at Flemington Maintenance Depot.

References

  1. ^ Annual Report 30 June 2012 RailCorp
  2. ^ About the Reform NSW Trains
  3. ^ "RailCorp job cuts first of many: unions" Sydney Morning Herald 15 May 2012
  4. ^ "Ruthless RailCorp reforms planned as middle management axed" Daily Telegraph 15 May 2012
  5. ^ Corporate Plan 2012/13 RailCorp
  6. ^ "700 jobs to go as RailCorp gets the axe" Daily Telegraph 16 November 2012
  7. ^ "Transport for NSW 2013/14 Annual Report" (PDF). Transport for NSW. p. 32.
  8. ^ "North Coast timetable". NSW TrainLink. 7 September 2019.
  9. ^ "North West timetable". NSW TrainLink. 7 September 2019.
  10. ^ "Western timetable". NSW TrainLink. 7 September 2019.
  11. ^ "Southern timetable". NSW TrainLink. 7 September 2019.
  12. ^ a b c "New NSW TrainLink Rural Coach Service Contracts" Australian Bus issue 68 March 2015 page 20
  13. ^ Provision of NSW Rural Coach Services NSW eTendering 11 July 2014
  14. ^ Transforming regional train travel Shortlist announced for new intercity fleet Transport for NSW 9 July 2015
  15. ^ NSW Government to invest $2.8 billion in new intercity trains, making all trains air-conditioned Transport for New South Wales 8 May 2014
  16. ^ Intercity Fleet Program Transport for New South Wales
  17. ^ "Budget delivers $9 billion for public transport services and infrastructure". Transport for NSW. 23 June 2015. Retrieved 23 June 2015.
  18. ^ a b Quiet carriages now permanent on Blue Mountains and South Coast intercity services Sydney Trains
  19. ^ Quiet carriages to expand on South Coast line Illawarra Mercury 3 July 2013
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