Enhancing the travel experience of people with a disability

1.12.23

This Sunday, 3 December is International Day of Persons with Disabilities – an opportunity to promote community awareness, understanding and acceptance of people with disability. At Newcastle Transport, we envision a network that is inclusive and accessible for all. We know people depend on public transport to get to work, education and social activities and […]
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Buses replace light rail 15 & 16 November

9.11.23

From 7pm on Wednesday 15 and Thursday 16 November 2023, buses replace light rail services due to planned maintenance. Bus routes 11 and 13 will also run along Hunter and King St. Normal services will resume at 5am each morning. You can view the light rail bus replacement map here Plan ahead using the Trip […]
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Knights v Raiders – Finals week Stadium shuttles

6.09.23

NEW-CAS-TLE, NEW-CAS-TLE Cheer on the mighty Newcastle Knights as they take on Canberra Raiders in week 1 of the NRL finals on Sunday 10 September. We’re looking forward to operating the McDonald Jones Shuttle Stadium service for this match with 5 different services operating from key locations across Newcastle and Lake Macquarie. You can also […]
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Stand back, look up, stay safe this Rail Safety Week

7.08.23

Today marks the start of Rail Safety Week, with Newcastle Transport reminding Novocastrians to stand back, look up and stay safe around the Newcastle light rail. To highlight the need for pedestrians and drivers to take care around the light rail network, Newcastle Transport has released CCTV footage showing several close calls over the last […]
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Buses replace light rail 18 May

15.05.23

From 7pm to 1am Thursday 18 May, buses replace light rail due to planned maintenance. Bus routes 11 and 13 will also run along Hunter and King St. Normal services will resume at 5am Friday 19 May. You can view the light rail bus replacement map here Plan ahead using the Trip Planner at transportnsw.info/trip
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Introducing the authorised officers team

17.04.23

Newcastle Transport authorised officers are out and about on buses, ferries and light rail. The new team, based here in Newcastle, are ready to help customers. If you see them during your travels, don’t hesitate to ask them for assistance with your journey or ask any public transport questions. As well as providing travel assistance, […]
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Stadium shuttle returns for 2023 Knights Season

15.03.23

There’s nothing like seeing the mighty Newcastle Knights play on their home turf at McDonald Jones Stadium. We’re looking forward to operating the McDonald Jones Shuttle Stadium service for another season, with 5 different services operating from key locations across Newcastle and Lake Macquarie. You can also get to any of the Knights home games […]
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Be bus aware this Bus Safety Week

20.02.23

Here at Newcastle Transport, we have a fleet of almost 200 buses, completing hundreds of trips across Newcastle and Lake Macquarie each day. Since launching in 2015, the NSW Road Safety “Be Bus Aware” campaign, comprising Bus Safety Week, has been raising awareness on how to improve safety on and around buses for all road […]
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Newcastle Transport’s first electric bus hits the road

20.02.23

Today Newcastle Transport begins an exciting journey of energy transition with the first Zero Emission Bus (ZEB) hitting the road. Minster for Transport and Roads, David Elliott said this was the first permanent electric bus introduced in Regional and Outer Metropolitan NSW, supporting Transport for NSW’s energy transition. “The NSW Government is committed to transitioning […]
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Buses replace light rail 23 December

21.12.22

From 9am to 3pm Friday 23 December, buses replace light rail due to planned maintenance. Bus routes 11 and 13 will also run along Hunter and King St. Normal services will resume at 3pm Friday 23 December. You can view the light rail bus replacement map here Plan ahead using the Trip Planner at transportnsw.info/trip
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