Newcastle Transport has joined the Hidden Disability Sunflower initiative

13.08.24

Not all disabilities are visible, such as autism, chronic pain, dementia, anxiety, visual or hearing impairment. Living with a hidden disability can make daily life more demanding for many people, but it can also be difficult for others to identify. Here at Newcastle Transport, our aim is to ensure everyone travelling on our network feels […]
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Hunter Street Closure Service Changes

12.08.24

On Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 August, Hunter St will be closed between Tudor Street and Stewart Avenue due to construction works. Buses will be diverted along King St. Routes 11, 12, 13, 22, 26 and 28 will be impacted.  Services will return to Hunter Street at 5am on Monday 19 August. Customer service staff […]
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Stay alert around Newcastle Light Rail

5.08.24

Today marks the start of Rail Safety Week, with Newcastle Transport urging Novocastrians to stay alert and stay safe around the Newcastle light rail. CCTV footage released shows a number of dangerous incidents from motorists and pedestrians over the last twelve months. Keolis Downer Hunter General Manager, Emmanuel Genlot said the vision is worrying and […]
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Adventure time with Newcastle Transport Scavenger Hunt

24.07.24

Thank you to everyone who entered the Newcastle Transport Scavenger Hunt during the Winter school holidays! Well done to the three winners of the competition, Lucy, Jehd and Frankie.  We had a blast receiving all of your entries and hearing about your adventures on board bus, light rail and ferry.  We especially loved this submission […]
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Buses replace ferry from 10am to 2pm on 28 May

27.05.24

Update: The Newcastle to Stockton ferry will return to a normal timetable on Wednesday 29 May after the maintenance work was completed ahead of schedule. We thank our customers for their patience while this work was carried out.   Buses will replace ferry services on Tuesday 28 and Wednesday 29 May, between 10am to 2pm, […]
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Buses replace light rail 18 May

13.05.24

From 5am on Saturday 18 May, buses replace light rail services due to planned maintenance. Bus routes 11 and 13 will also run along Hunter and King St. Normal services resume 5pm on Saturday 18 May. You can view the light rail bus replacement map here Plan ahead using the Trip Planner at transportnsw.info/trip
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Share your Newcastle transport memories

13.05.24

Newcastle Transport is planning a trip back in time with an open day and we want help from the local community to share their public transport memories. Over the last century, there have been a variety of ways to move people around the city and suburbs from boat, steam and electric tram, double decker buses […]
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Buses replace light rail 23 March

20.03.24

From 5am on Saturday 23 March, buses replace light rail services due to planned maintenance. Bus routes 11 and 13 will also run along Hunter and King St. Normal services resume 5pm on Saturday 23 March. You can view the light rail bus replacement map here Plan ahead using the Trip Planner at transportnsw.info/trip
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International Women’s Day at Newcastle Transport

7.03.24

To celebrate International Women’s Day on Friday 8 March, Newcastle Transport is highlighting the invaluable contributions of women in the transport industry. From bus drivers to ferry operators to light rail staff, women are playing pivotal roles in keeping our city moving, while also breaking gender stereotypes and inspiring future generations. This year’s theme Inspire […]
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Bus Safety Week 2024

19.02.24

Newcastle Transport is calling on drivers, pedestrians, cyclists, motorcycle riders and public transport users to ‘Be Bus Aware’ in support for the Centre of Road Safety’s Bus Safety Week. The annual campaign runs from 19 to 25 February and highlights the importance of bus safety for all road users.   Here’s just some of the […]
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