News & events

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

This Easter, Newcastle Transport is inviting all our customers to decorate their own Easter bus, ferry or light rail by colouring them in their favourite colours to win 1 of 10 fantastic Easter prize packs! You can collect colouring in sheets from the following locations: Newcastle Interchange – Wickham Hamilton Bus Depot – 89 Denison […]

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 […]

Public transport is the best way to get to Surfest with buses running regularly to Merewether Beach. You can use your Opal card or your credit/debit card or linked device to tap on and off. With your credit/debit card or linked device to get the same fare and travel benefits of an Adult Opal card. […]

Use Newcastle Transport to get to the Matildas v Vietnam game at McDonald Jones Stadium, taking place this Friday 6 March at 6:30pm. Free bus services for match goers will run every 15 minutes from two hours prior to kick off from selected bus stops along the shuttle route. Return services will run for around […]