Commuter rail in Australia
Commuter rail forms a vital part of public transportation in major Australian cities. The largest, densest and most extensive system is found in Melbourne. The busiest system in Australia is found in Sydney.
Summary of commuter rail systems
| System Name | Major Cities Served | Average daily ridership |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney Trains and NSW Trainlink | Sydney, Newcastle, Wollongong | 1,000,000 (approximate maximum)[1] |
| Metro Trains Melbourne | Melbourne | 800,000 [2] |
| TransPerth | Perth, Mandurah | 160,000[3] |
| V/Line | Melbourne, Geelong, Bendigo, Ballarat, Latrobe Valley | 42,000[4] |
| Citytrain | Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast | 150,000[5] |
| Adelaide Metro | Adelaide | 33,000[6] |
References
- ↑ "Facts and stats - CityRail". RailCorp. Retrieved 4 March 2012.
- ↑ Gough, Deborah (June 19, 2011). "City bound for commuter hell". The Age. Retrieved 4 March 2012.
- ↑ "PTA Annual Report 2010-2011". Public Transport Authority. Retrieved 4 March 2012.
- ↑ "About V/Line - our company". V/Line. Retrieved 19 July 2013.
- ↑ "City network". Queensland Rail Limited. Retrieved 4 March 2012.
- ↑ "Annual Report 2009-2010". TransAdelaide. Retrieved 4 March 2012.