Helping you maintain physical distancing on public transport

18.05.20

To help you plan ahead and allow for physical distancing on public transport Transport for NSW has updated the service capacity  information available. Real time capacity To see if you can maintain physical on board Newcastle Transport buses, you can check: in the Trip Planner results (on this site and the Opal Travel app) in […]
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Opal system upgrade

27.04.20

From 4am to 10am Saturday 2 May, 2020. On Saturday 2 May, 2020, Opal readers on Newcastle light rail services will not be operating. Customers will be unable to tap on/off.  Customers will also be unable to top up via transportnsw.info, on the Opal travel app or at Opal ticket machines. Customers can top up […]
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UPDATE: Information and advice on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19)

30.03.20

The health and wellbeing of our staff, customers and the community is our top priority. As the operator of Newcastle Transport, Keolis Downer are closely monitoring the current outbreak of the COVID-19 and putting precautionary actions in place, as required. It is not business as usual at the moment, but we know our network remains […]
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Information and advice on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19)

17.03.20

The health and wellbeing of our staff, customers and the community is our top priority. As the operator of Newcastle Transport, Keolis Downer are closely monitoring the current outbreak of the COVID-19 and putting precautionary actions in place, as required. Precautionary actions already in place include: Additional and strict cleaning procedures across all our assets, […]
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Information and advice on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19)

12.03.20

Newcastle Transport has been working closely with Transport for NSW in relation to developing a plan for coronavirus (COVID-19). Our priority is the safety of our customers and staff and the continuity of services. At this stage we have been advised by NSW Health that you should take the following means to protect yourself from […]
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Bus Safety Week 2020

25.02.20

Newcastle Transport is taking part in Bus Safety Week for another year, helping customers and the community stay safe on and around buses. We believe everyone has a part to play in keeping safe around buses, whether you are a pedestrian, driver, cyclist or customer. Most of the time it is as simple as being […]
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Newcastle light rail a proven success one year on

19.02.20

It has been 365 days since Newcastle light rail launched, creating a truly multi modal network for the city. Light rail has become a popular public transport option for Novocastrians, with over 1.2 million passenger trips recorded since the first day of service last year. Transport for NSW’s Acting Regional Director, North, Anna Zycki, said […]
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Valentine’s Day with Newcastle Transport

13.02.20

Take the stress out of Valentine’s Day this year and catch public transport. Whether you’re heading out for dinner, to the movies or on a picnic, Newcastle Transport can get you there. Leave the car at home, and instead grab your Opal card and your loved one. The bus, ferry and light rail are the […]
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Sydney summer holiday transport

23.12.19

**This article is from 2019. Please check newcastletransport.info or contact us for the latest information** If you are travelling to Sydney during the Christmas break, remember that metro, train and other Sydney services may not run as usual. However, there will be plenty of services to cater for everyone’s needs.   Travelling to the airport If you’re flying […]
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One million customers on Newcastle light rail

23.12.19

**This article is from 2019. Please check newcastletransport.info or contact us for the latest information** Today Newcastle light rail carried its one millionth customer, since launching in February this year. Customer, Rohan Cattell, a regular light rail commuter travelling to work in Newcastle CBD was amazed by the attention after tapping on at the Newcastle Interchange on his […]
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