List of urban rail systems in Australia
Commuter rail forms a vital part of public transportation in major Australian cities. The largest, densest and most extensive system is found in Melbourne[citation needed]. The busiest system in Australia is found in Sydney.
Summary of commuter rail systems
Average daily patronage, where possible, is taken from the last calendar or financial year.
| System Name | Major Cities Served | Average daily patronage | Lines | Stations | Length | Patronage/km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney Trains | Sydney | 866,000[1] | 8 | 178 | 815km | 1,063/km |
| Metro Trains Melbourne | Melbourne | 618,000 [2] | 16 | 212 | 837km | 738/km |
| Adelaide Metro | Adelaide | 183,000[3] | 6 | 81 | 126km | 1,453/km |
| TransPerth | Perth, Mandurah | 176,000[4] | 6 | 70 | 173km | 1,017/km |
| CityTrain | Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast | 141,000[5] | 12 | 146 | 689km | 205/km |
| V/Line | Melbourne, Geelong, Bendigo, Ballarat, Latrobe Valley | 36,000[6] | 5 | 61 | 646km | 56/km |
References
- ^ "Summary of Train Journeys (Official Patronage Figures)- March 2015". Bureau of Transport Statistics. Retrieved 7 October 2015.
- ^ "PTV Station by Station Fact Sheet 2015". Public Transport Victoria. Retrieved 7 October 2015.
- ^ "Record Adelaide Metro Patronage as passengers flock to train network". Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure. Retrieved 7 October 2015.
- ^ "PTA Annual Report 2014-2015" (PDF). Public Transport Authority. Retrieved 7 October 2015.
- ^ "Queensland Rail 2014-2015 Annual Financial Report" (PDF). Queensland Rail Limited. Retrieved 7 October 2015.
- ^ "Annual Report 2013-2014". V/Line. Retrieved 7 October 2015.