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 Weekly Times

Rail, tram and bus Union says NSW’s new Intercity trains are ‘lemons’ and pose a risk to passengers

The Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) claims the Korean built trains are a “danger on wheels” that demonstrate the Government can’t manage transport projects. But the train’s operator maintains safety ...
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 ...
Western Advocate

New intercity trains too wide for rail line to stations in Blue Mountains

The first of the new trains is due to begin operating in NSW in 2019. Photo: Supplied The NSW government will need to modify station platforms and rail lines in the Blue Mountains because the new ...
Central Western Daily

Train guards in firing line from NSW's $2.3 billion intercity fleet renewal

The intercity trains will have two-by-two seating on the upper and lower decks. Photo: Supplied The jobs of scores of train guards on NSW's intercity rail fleet are under threat from the purchase of ...
Sydney Morning Herald

What passengers can expect from NSW’s long-distance trains

Add articles to your saved list and come back to them anytime. Recognisable for their slick orange exteriors, NSW’s new long-distance passenger trains are turning heads as they undergo testing across ...