48 hours of free travel in July: make the most of fare-free trains with the 10 best train journeys in Sydney

The view from Circular Quay Station platform places it firmly in the list of the best train journeys in Sydney.

Trains and Metro lines will be fare-free on Thursday, July 31 and Friday, August 1, so climb aboard some of the best train journeys in Sydney to make the most of the two days. Sydney’s trains have been a little (or a lot) more unreliable than usual over the past few months, thanks to ongoing … Read more

Sydney trains: Delays cause pressure as Premier promises free-fare day for Monday

Sydney trains have been delayed

Sydney trains have been on the frustrated minds of commuters this morning with delays across the board. On Tuesday evening, a 1,500-volt live wire was somehow loosened and came down on top of some carriages near Strathfield station. And while the 300 passengers on board the beleaguered train were safely evacuated, the issue, coupled with … Read more

All aboard! Ride a vintage steam train this autumn school holiday

NSW Rail Museum is inviting train enthusiasts to step back in time this autumn school holiday. They are offering visitors the opportunity to ride in stunning vintage carriages, pulled by century-old steam locomotives. These trains once operated on Sydney’s suburban lines and regional routes, as well as transporting people from rural NSW to the city. … Read more

Sydney’s game-changing metro line hit with another delay

The new Barangaroo Metro Station is part of Sydney's latest Metro project.

Sydney’s new super-fast metro network was set to start carrying passengers this Sunday, August 4, but another slight delay has reared its head due to incomplete safety checks. As reported earlier this month, the underground Sydney metro will be a brand-new service designed to change how locals and visitors navigate our beautiful city. The first … Read more