New timetables have come into effect, marking the biggest ever change to Sydney’s public transport network.
There are more than 1,500 extra weekly train services, including 750 new weekend train services, along with almost 7,000 new weekly bus services, including the new B-Line bus service, and more than 140 new weekly ferry services across the Sydney network.
Transport for NSW has introduced a simplified transport network to increase capacity, deliver more services and provide better connections between trains, buses and ferries.
See map of what's changed
It is highly recommended that passengers check the organisation’s information website or call the Transport Info Line on 131 500 to check their new commute times before commuting.
Changes at a glance
Trains
T1 Western line: More express trains between Parramatta and the city but some current stops will be skipped on weekdays and served by other lines instead. Some commuters may have to change trains for the quickest journey to the city. Late night Richmond services will be served solely by the T5 line.
T2 Inner West line: On weekdays, some services are extended to Parramatta replacing the T1 line at some stations. More trains at many inner west stations during weekday peaks.
T2 Leppington line: New name for the T2 South line but with all trains now terminating at Leppington. Services south of Glenfield now served by the new T8 line. Some services may take longer as they will stop at more inner west stations. From Liverpool, it may be quicker to take the T3 line to the city.
T3 Bankstown line: More services. Stopping pattern changes will see some faster services.
T5 Cumberland line: The line connecting southwestern and western Sydney will now operate all week between Leppington and Richmond. The T5 will replace the T1 line at some stations during the evening.
T8 Airport and South line: T2 services via Revesby are now the T8 line. Campbelltown stations are now only served by the T8. Passengers heading between Campbelltown and Parramatta will have to change.
T4 Eastern Suburbs and Illawarra line, T6 and T7 lines: Minor changes. For full details see train timetable changes.
Intercity trains: Increase to Blue Mountains line services. A new peak fast service between Sydney and Newcastle to be trialled taking 26 minutes off journey times. Newcastle’s new interchange station now open
Buses
Some route and timetable changes are throughout the Sydney basin but the biggest alterations are on the northern beaches.
Northern beaches: Express B-Line branded double deckers every few minutes between the city and Mona Vale. There will be big changes to existing routes in this area.
Ferries
A new F4 cross ferry service will link Watsons Bay in the east with Barangaroo and Pyrmont via Circular Quay. Double Bay will be served by the new F7 line; Cockatoo Island and Greenwich by the new F8.
Light rail
The L1 line will have no changes.
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