After more than four years of delays, the $4.03 billion fleet will be in operation on the Newcastle and Central Coast lines from next week.
Sydney’s long-awaited new intercity trains are set to begin passenger services on the Newcastle and Central Coast lines next Tuesday morning, after more than four years of delays.
The independent regulator has approved Sydney’s much-delayed Mariyung intercity fleet for passengers, after testing of modifications agreed upon by the state government and the RTBU.The $4.03 billion fleet, built in South Korea, has been stuck in limbo due to a prolonged dispute between the state government and the Rail, Tram, and Bus Union over safety concerns.
These changes include upgrades to the CCTV system, door operations, and the addition of two staff members on each train – a driver and a guard – to monitor passengers and ensure train safety.The RTBU raised concerns that the trains lacked proper systems for ensuring passenger safety at stations and while on board.
The Mariyung fleet, named after the Darug word for emu, features several modern upgrades, including wider two-by-two seating, charging ports and extra space for luggage and bicycles.NSW Transport Minister Jo Haylen said the fleet “should never have taken this long”, promising the trains would provide a “massively improved level of comfort” for all passengers travelling between Newcastle, the Central Coast and Sydney.
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