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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Buses replace light rail 17 November

14.11.22

From 7pm to 1am Thursday 17 November, 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 18 November. You can view the light rail bus replacement map here Plan ahead using the Trip Planner at transportnsw.info/trip
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Stay safe by staying alert around Newcastle light rail

8.08.22

Today marks the start of Rail Safety Week, with Newcastle Transport reminding Novocastrians, whether they are walking, driving or riding, to follow the road rules and stay alert and aware around the light rail network. To kick start the week, Newcastle Transport has released CCTV vision showing a number of close calls by road users […]
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Bus disruptions Monday 20 June

15.06.22

On Monday 20 June, Newcastle Transport bus services will not operate due to planned industrial action. Dedicated school services will not operate. Bus services will resume from 5am on Tuesday 21 June. Light rail and ferry services will continue to operate as normal. Please check  travel alerts for the latest information or follow us on […]
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Bus disruptions Friday 3 June

1.06.22

On Friday 3 June, Newcastle Transport bus services will not operate between approximately 9am and 3pm due to planned industrial action. There will be no impact to dedicated school services. Limited On Demand services will be operating. Please allow additional travel time. We encourage customers to consider alternative travel options outside of peak periods on […]
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