Media releases

Extra public transport services are ready to tackle the task of getting thousands of rugby league fans to the third and final State of Origin game.

CityRail customers travelling between Dungog and Newcastle have been advised that one service will depart at an earlier time from Monday 12 July.

For over 150 years, train drivers have sounded a horn as the train left the station but today, the horns will fall silent.

Minister for Transport John Robertson today reminded commuters that today’s the last day they’ll be able to use old bus and ferry tickets, with MyZone tickets to replace all tickets on trains, buses and ferries from tomorrow.

Minister for Transport John Robertson today announced major construction on the southern rail flyover as part of the South West rail link will start this week.

Commuters are catching trains, buses and ferries more and driving their cars less according to figures released today in the annual Household Travel Survey.

Premier Kristina Keneally and Transport Minister John Robertson today launched the new Illawarra, South Coast and Cronulla Lines rail timetable, which will see more train services and more comfortable carriages for commuters.

Escape the chill of the southern winter and head north with CountryLink by taking advantage of CountryLink’s travel packages to the NSW North Coast.

Minister for Transport John Robertson today announced the new Cronulla branch line will be put to the test this Sunday (20 June) when CityRail tests the feasibility of eight peak hour services an hour on the line.

Minister for Transport John Robertson today encouraged Rugby fans heading to see the Wallabies take on England at ANZ Stadium tomorrow night to take advantage of free public transport.

Minister for Transport John Robertson today reminded commuters to use up their old bus and ferry tickets before they expire on June 30 or apply for a refund or exchange.

Minister for Transport John Robertson and Member for Londonderry Allan Shearan today officially opened the new Werrington commuter car park for local rail passengers.

Commuters will get a free day's travel when purchasing a seven day or 14 day RailPass this week due to the Queen’s Birthday long weekend, said Minister for Transport John Robertson.

Experience the grandeur and excitement of the steam train with the whole family during Sydney’s Great Train Weekend at Central Station over the June long weekend Saturday 12 to Monday 14 June 2010.

Minister for Transport John Robertson today announced the NSW Government will put on 24 hour public transport services from this Friday to get football fans to and from Darling Harbour for all the excitement of the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

Residents in the Central Coast will benefit from a range of initiatives as part of the Keneally Government’s $7 billion 2010-11 transport budget, Minister for Transport & the Central Coast John Robertson said today.

Minister for Transport John Robertson today said new buses and trains for commuters in the Hunter region will soon flow from the Keneally Government’s $7 billion 2010-11 transport budget.

The Keneally Government’s 2010-11 budget provides funding for new buses, trains and community transport for the Illawarra region, as well as station upgrades and new commuter car parks.

The Keneally Government will invest $7 billion in transport as part of the 2010-11 Budget, putting into action the 10-year Metropolitan Transport Plan and delivering hundreds of new buses and train carriages this financial year.

Minister for Transport John Robertson today said residents of St George and Sutherland Shire will benefit significantly from the Keneally Government’s $7 billion 2010-11 transport budget.

Minister for Transport John Robertson today said Western Sydney residents will benefit significantly from the Keneally Government’s 2010-11 transport budget.

The Keneally Government will continue to invest in transport infrastructure and services in rural and regional NSW as part of the 2010-11 budget, with record spending on rail upgrades and level crossing improvements.

Central Station’s iconic Clock Tower was switched off this morning as it goes under covers for a well-earned break.

For the first time a single transport agency will co-ordinate all NSW public transport services and roads after legislation passed through Parliament this evening, Minister for Transport John Robertson said today.

Local commuters will soon benefit from the NSW Government’s $17 million Quakers Hill Station upgrade which starts this week, Minister for Transport John Robertson announced today.