Media releases
An index of RailCorp and Ministerial media releases published is available below. For further information, please contact RailCorp's Public Affairs Unit.
19 May 2008 - CityRail’s new trains meet passenger safety needs 
RailCorp today confirmed that all station platforms used by its trains, including the new trains unveiled this year, will be safe for passengers and operationally sound for its staff.
RailCorp today confirmed that all station platforms used by its trains, including the new trains unveiled this year, will be safe for passengers and operationally sound for its staff.
3 September 2008 - Security initiative to target bad behaviour on trains
CityRail customers will welcome a new security campaign to tackle crime and confront anti-social behaviour on the rail network.
CityRail customers will welcome a new security campaign to tackle crime and confront anti-social behaviour on the rail network.
3 September 2008 - Deputy Premier John Watkins to resign from Parliament
Deputy Premier and Minister for Transport John Watkins today announced he will resign as Deputy Premier, the Ministry and as the Member for Ryde.
Deputy Premier and Minister for Transport John Watkins today announced he will resign as Deputy Premier, the Ministry and as the Member for Ryde.
18 September 2008 - Rail maintenance over the October long weekend
NSW Minister for Transport David Campbell today urged people to plan ahead if travelling over the long weekend.
NSW Minister for Transport David Campbell today urged people to plan ahead if travelling over the long weekend.
19 September 2008 - Essential rail maintence over the long weekend
Minister for Transport David Campbell today urged people to plan ahead if travelling over the October long weekend with essential rail maintenance work to take place on the Northern, South Coast and Newcastle & Central Coast lines.
Minister for Transport David Campbell today urged people to plan ahead if travelling over the October long weekend with essential rail maintenance work to take place on the Northern, South Coast and Newcastle & Central Coast lines.
20 September 2008 - Commuters encouraged to use transport hotline
Transport Minister David Campbell today encouraged those planning a trip to use the Transport Infoline for up to date information.
Transport Minister David Campbell today encouraged those planning a trip to use the Transport Infoline for up to date information.
22 September 2008 - New rail tracks being laid on the South Coast Line
Minister for Transport and the Illawarra David Campbell said over six kilometres of new rail track is to be laid between Corrimal and Thirroul on the South Coast Line, to provide better services for regular commuters.
Minister for Transport and the Illawarra David Campbell said over six kilometres of new rail track is to be laid between Corrimal and Thirroul on the South Coast Line, to provide better services for regular commuters.
27 September 2008 - Kids travel for $1 with CountryLink during school holidays
NSW Minister for Transport David Campbell today encouraged families to take advantage of great deals on offer from CountryLink these school holidays.
NSW Minister for Transport David Campbell today encouraged families to take advantage of great deals on offer from CountryLink these school holidays.
29 September 2008 - Third OSCAR for the Central Coast
NSW Minister for Transport David Campbell said CityRail passengers on the Central Coast will welcome another Oscar train that will operate 30 services between Wyong and Central every week.
NSW Minister for Transport David Campbell said CityRail passengers on the Central Coast will welcome another Oscar train that will operate 30 services between Wyong and Central every week.
3 October 2008 - NSW Government encourages submissions to IPART draft determination
Minister for Transport David Campbell is encouraging the public to make submissions to the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal, which today released its draft determination on increases to rail fares.
Minister for Transport David Campbell is encouraging the public to make submissions to the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal, which today released its draft determination on increases to rail fares.
8 October 2008 - Improving train services - railway corporation abolished
The State Owned Corporation responsible for NSW railways will be abolished, bringing RailCorp under the direct control of the NSW Government, Premier Nathan Rees announced today.
The State Owned Corporation responsible for NSW railways will be abolished, bringing RailCorp under the direct control of the NSW Government, Premier Nathan Rees announced today.
20 October 2008 - Rees demands action on rail maintenance
Premier Nathan Rees drew a line in the sand today saying he wanted rail maintenance procedures fixed by early in the new year or else he would privatise maintenance operations and sack management.
Premier Nathan Rees drew a line in the sand today saying he wanted rail maintenance procedures fixed by early in the new year or else he would privatise maintenance operations and sack management.
22 October 2008 - CountryLink upgrades Narrandera coach stop
NSW Minister for Transport David Campbell today announced the completion of roadwork upgrades at Narrandera railway station.
NSW Minister for Transport David Campbell today announced the completion of roadwork upgrades at Narrandera railway station.
11 November 2008 - Smarter public transport for NSW
The Mini-Budget provides a platform for smarter public transport including the delivery of an extra 300 buses, $370 million worth of extra train carriages and storage, and $1.8 billion allocated for a Sydney Metro system.
The Mini-Budget provides a platform for smarter public transport including the delivery of an extra 300 buses, $370 million worth of extra train carriages and storage, and $1.8 billion allocated for a Sydney Metro system.
12 November 2008 - Rees fast tracks new commuter car parks
Premier Nathan Rees today visited the construction site for the new Wentworthville commuter car park and announced that changes to approval processes were being made to fast-track all park and ride facilities.
Premier Nathan Rees today visited the construction site for the new Wentworthville commuter car park and announced that changes to approval processes were being made to fast-track all park and ride facilities.