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πŸš† FUN FACT: The Sydney rail network carries over 1 million passengers on an average weekday!
πŸ•°οΈ HISTORY: Central Station’s famous clock tower stands 85.6 meters above the street level.
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Station Directory

Lookup a major station to verify connected lines and instantly lock onto its location on the map.

Network Lines

T1 North Shore & Western

Connecting the North Shore to the Western Suburbs via the CBD.

T2 Inner West & Leppington

Serving the Inner West and extending to the growing South West.

T3 Bankstown

Running from the City to Liverpool or Lidcombe via Bankstown.

T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra

Connecting Bondi Junction down to the Sutherland Shire and Illawarra.

T5 Cumberland

A vital cross-regional link connecting the South West to the Greater West.

T7 Olympic Park

A specialized shuttle service connecting Lidcombe to Sydney Olympic Park.

T8 Airport & South

The primary route to Sydney Airports, continuing to Macarthur.

T9 Northern

Linking the Northern Suburbs (Hornsby) to the City via Strathfield.

M1 Sydney Metro

Australia's first fully automated driverless railway.

Network Maps

Suburban & Urban

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Suburban Map

Intercity

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Intercity Map

Regional

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Regional Map

Explore the Fleet Archive

Take a deep dive into the rolling stock that powers Sydney and NSW. Discover the specs, history, and photos of our active, future, and legendary retired trains.

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Network History

Explore major milestones in Sydney's rail history.

1855

The Beginning

The very first passenger railway line opens in New South Wales, connecting Sydney to Parramatta.

1926

Electrification & City Circle

The first electric trains begin operating, and the first underground stations (St James and Museum) open to the public.

1932

The Harbour Bridge

The iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge opens, officially integrating the North Shore line with the main city network.

1979

Eastern Suburbs Railway

After decades of planning and construction delays, the ESR line opens, deeply connecting Central to Bondi Junction.

1988

Enter the Tangara

The cutting-edge T-Set "Tangara" trains are introduced, setting a new global standard for sleek, double-decker commuter travel.

2000

Airport Link

Just in time for the Sydney Olympic Games, the subterranean Airport Line opens, providing direct rail access to both terminals.

2019

The Metro Revolution

Sydney Metro North West opens. It marks Australia's very first fully automated, turn-up-and-go rapid transit system.

2024

Under the Harbour

The M1 Metro line extension opens, sending high-speed driverless trains deep beneath Sydney Harbour and through the CBD.

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