More seats, extra carriages for Central Coast and Newcastle train customers

The NSW Government will double capacity on a number of Central Coast and Newcastle train services, delivering 3,000 extra seats for customers during the week.

Minister for Transport and Infrastructure Andrew Constance said select services between Hamilton, Gosford, Wyong and Central will be boosted from four to eight-carriage Oscars.

“This is great news for Central Coast and Newcastle customers, who will now have a more comfortable trip to and from Sydney,” Mr Constance said.

“By doubling the amount of carriages on select services, there’ll be 3,000 extra seats for customers during the week.”

Member for Terrigal Adam Crouch said the announcement demonstrates the NSW Government’s commitment to delivering better services for the Central Coast.

“We know how frustrating it can be to miss out on a seat, especially for those with lengthy commutes, so today’s announcement will certainly provide some welcome relief,” Mr Crouch said.

“There’s also more good news on the way for locals, with work underway to deliver a brand-new world-class intercity train fleet for customers from 2019.”

Parliamentary Secretary for the Hunter and Central Coast Scot Macdonald said it’s a great outcome for locals.

“We have listened to the people of the Hunter and the Central Coast and have identified the services where extra capacity is needed to support customers,” Mr Macdonald said.

The following Central Coast and Newcastle Line services will have increased capacity:

Weekday changes (effective from Monday 25 January 2016)

Trains towards Sydney

Trains towards Hamilton

Weekend changes

Trains towards Hamilton

(Fx)    Except Friday

(Y)      Operates early hours of Monday morning

More seats extra carriages for Central Coast and Newcastle train customers (pdf 196KB)