News & events

The festive season is here — and so is the parking chaos. Luckily, Newcastle and Lake Macquarie have some fantastic shopping destinations that are easy to reach by public transport. Whether you’re after big-name brands, local treasures or handmade gifts for that special someone, here are our top spots to shop this Christmas — no […]

The Christmas Bus is here The festive season has arrived — and Newcastle Transport is spreading Christmas cheer across Newcastle and Lake Macquarie with the return of the beloved Newcastle Transport Christmas Bus! The Christmas-themed bus is fully decked out with festive decorations, jingling tunes and holiday spirit as it carries passengers around on selected […]

Services are expected to operate to the normal timetable across Wednesday 26, Thursday 27 and Friday 28 November, including school services. While the Union previously announced possible industrial action, no formal notifications of strikes or work stoppages have been received. As no formal notices have been lodged: Wednesday 26 November – The proposed “school-only services” […]

Newcastle Transport has been advised of planned industrial action by the Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) on Monday 24 November. Some bus services may run late or be cancelled at short notice. Schools have been informed, and we have asked the RTBU to provide assurance that no child will be left behind during this […]

On Tuesday 18 November, buses will replace ferry services from 10pm until 11.05pm due to maintenance. Buses will depart every 30 minutes from Stockton and Queens Wharf from 10pm. Please allow additional travel time. Plan ahead using the Trip Planner at transportnsw.info/trip

From 5am on Saturday 15 November 2025, buses replace light rail services due to planned maintenance. Bus routes 11 and 13 will also run along Hunter and King St. Normal services resume 5pm on Saturday 15 November. You can view the light rail bus replacement map here Plan ahead using the Trip Planner at transportnsw.info/trip

Please be advised that Darby Street, between Bull Street and Queen Street, will be closed in both directions from 4:00am Saturday 8 November until 1:00am Sunday, 9 November. During this time, Route 14 services will be unable to travel through the affected area. As a result, the following stops will be temporarily closed: 230063 – […]