‘Sad day’: End of line for NSW’s beloved steel rattlers

The final V-set train service will wind its way over the Blue Mountains to Sydney in two weeks, marking the end of an era for ...
Railway Technology

NSW shortlists four consortia for new intercity fleet

Australia’s New South Wales (NSW) Government has shortlisted four consortia to tender for the supply and maintenance of a 65 new eight-car intercity train fleet. The bidders shortlisted to go through ...
The Cairns Post

New Intercity Fleet trains: Confidential report finds doors ‘failed’ when opened at speed

Tens of thousands of commuters are supposed to be riding them right now, but a confidential report revealed a major issue with the doors on the New Intercity Fleet, which is yet to be resolved. The ...
The Mercury

Major NSW transport projects behind schedule and over budget

A spate of problems has plagued a series of projects including industrial disputes between Transport for NSW and a number of unions. It is understood that there is a $2.7 billion overspend across ...
Railway Technology

NSW Government to order $2.8bn new intercity train fleet

Australia’s New South Wales (NSW) Government is set to place an order for the construction of a new fleet of next-generation intercity trains worth $2.8bn. Announced by NSW Premier Mike Baird and ...

Bargain tickets and barebones carriages: the ins and outs of travelling Australia by train

In Western Australia, fares have been slashed by 50% this year, while children in NSW travel for just $1. But don’t expect a luxurious journey – or a quick one ...