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Be bus aware this Bus Safety Week

20.02.23

Here at Newcastle Transport, we have a fleet of almost 200 buses, completing hundreds of trips across Newcastle and Lake Macquarie each day. Since launching in 2015, the NSW Road Safety “Be Bus Aware” campaign, comprising Bus Safety Week, has been raising awareness on how to improve safety on and around buses for all road […]

Newcastle Transport’s first electric bus hits the road

20.02.23

Today Newcastle Transport begins an exciting journey of energy transition with the first Zero Emission Bus (ZEB) hitting the road. Minster for Transport and Roads, David Elliott said this was the first permanent electric bus introduced in Regional and Outer Metropolitan NSW, supporting Transport for NSW’s energy transition. “The NSW Government is committed to transitioning […]

Buses replace light rail 23 December

21.12.22

From 9am to 3pm Friday 23 December, buses replace light rail due to planned maintenance. Bus routes 11 and 13 will also run along Hunter and King St. Normal services will resume at 3pm Friday 23 December. You can view the light rail bus replacement map here Plan ahead using the Trip Planner at transportnsw.info/trip

Free travel and additional light rail services for the Socceroos vs Argentina

2.12.22

On Sunday 4 December between 4am-12pm, travel free on public transport across the Opal network to any of the live sites and watch the Socceroos take on Argentina in their World Cup match on Sunday morning. Do not tap on or off. Any tap on the Opal network with an Opal card, credit or debit […]

Buses replace light rail 17 November

14.11.22

From 7pm to 1am Thursday 17 November, buses replace light rail due to planned maintenance. Bus routes 11 and 13 will also run along Hunter and King St. Normal services will resume at 5am Friday 18 November. You can view the light rail bus replacement map here Plan ahead using the Trip Planner at transportnsw.info/trip

Stay safe by staying alert around Newcastle light rail

8.08.22

Today marks the start of Rail Safety Week, with Newcastle Transport reminding Novocastrians, whether they are walking, driving or riding, to follow the road rules and stay alert and aware around the light rail network. To kick start the week, Newcastle Transport has released CCTV vision showing a number of close calls by road users […]

Bus disruptions Monday 20 June

15.06.22

On Monday 20 June, Newcastle Transport bus services will not operate due to planned industrial action. Dedicated school services will not operate. Bus services will resume from 5am on Tuesday 21 June. Light rail and ferry services will continue to operate as normal. Please check travel alerts for the latest information or follow us on […]

Bus disruptions Friday 3 June

1.06.22

On Friday 3 June, Newcastle Transport bus services will not operate between approximately 9am and 3pm due to planned industrial action. There will be no impact to dedicated school services. Limited On Demand services will be operating. Please allow additional travel time. We encourage customers to consider alternative travel options outside of peak periods on […]

Light Rail Maintenance

17.05.22

From 7.30pm to 1am Thursday 19 May, buses replace light rail due to planned maintenance. Bus routes 11 and 13 will also run along Hunter and King St. Normal services will resume at 5am Friday 20 May. You can view the Light rail bus replacement map here Plan ahead at newcastletransport.info

Masks remain mandatory, goodbye to green dots

6.05.22

The health and wellbeing of our staff, customers and the community is our top priority. Please follow NSW Health advice and Transport for NSW restrictions when using our services. Across NSW, face masks remain mandatory on public transport including taxis, ride share and hire cars. For the safety of customers and staff, we also ask […]