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Planning a trip to visit friends or family? Heading into town for an appointment or event? Sit back, relax and let NSW TrainLink do the driving.

Getting around is easy with NSW TrainLink:

• Choose from 365+ destinations across NSW, ACT, Victoria and Queensland
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Find out more and see what’s happening in each region across NSW, including North Coast , Central West and Orana , and South East and Tablelands . See a map of all regions .

Autumn Colours Heritage Festival

14 March – 9 May 2024

This event celebrates Bathurst’s rich history with a series of guided tours by local experts through some of the region’s most significant historical sites, along with events that preserve traditions and stories that have shaped Bathurst into the beautiful, thriving regional centre it is today. Visit the event website for more information.

Nearest TrainLink Station: Bathurst

Tenterfield Autumn Festival

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29 March - 1 April 2024

The community and nature really put on a show during autumn in Tenterfield and there’s fun for the whole family over the Easter long weekend! There’ll be country markets, horse and cart rides, a vintage car display, wine tasting and tours, a colour fun run, Easter egg hunt, Barefoot Bowls, live music and arts and crafts to name just a few of the activities. Visit the event website for more information.

Nearest TrainLink Station: Armidale and the TrainLink coach to Tenterfield

Orange F.O.O.D Week

5 – 14 April 2024

Autumn is a fantastic time to visit Central NSW, with vibrant autumn foliage guaranteed. If you’re a foodie, you also won’t want to go past Orange’s 10-day F.O.O.D (Food of Orange District) Festival which showcases the region’s great food and wine. Indulge your senses as local chefs and restaurants exhibit their skills with farm gate tours, cooking demonstrations and the famous 100-Mile Dinner. Visit the event website for more information.

Nearest TrainLink Station: Orange

Armidale Autumn Festival

6 April 2024

Armidale’s annual autumn festival celebration transforms the city’s centre into a hub of entertainment. There’ll be pipe bands, food trucks, market stalls, amusement rides a street parade and live entertainment from 1.30pm. Join the community in celebration of Armidale in its autumn splendour.  Visit the event website for more information.

Nearest TrainLink station: Armidale

Falling Leaf Festival

26 – 28 April 2024

2024 will mark the 70 th Anniversary of this much-loved festival which celebrates the arrival of autumn.  Head into Tumut town for live music, local arts and craft, produce markets, workshops, a street parade, live theatre and comedy. Most activities are free, but some require bookings – visit the  event website for more information.

Nearest TrainLink station: Junee, then TrainLink coach to Tumut

Vivid Sydney

24 May – 15 June 2024

An annual celebration of creativity, innovation and technology which transforms Sydney for 23 days and nights. Brace yourself for a city illuminated with awe-inspiring art installations and 3D light projections, casting a magical glow upon Sydney’s iconic buildings and urban spaces. Expect live music, dance, pop-up markets and dining experiences that pay homage to the rich diversity of the community. Visit the event website for more information.

Nearest TrainLink station: Central

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The Discovery Pass gives you unlimited travel within New South Wales plus interstate rail services to Brisbane and Melbourne on NSW Trainlink.

Where can I use this rail pass?

The Discovery Pass can be used on NSW TrainLink train and coach services in New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria and the Australian Capital Territory, although travel within New South Wales is the primary focus of this rail pass.

This pass lets you travel as far west as Broken Hill in the NSW outback, as far north as Brisbane and as far south as Melbourne.

When is the Discovery Pass valid?

The Discovery Pass is valid for periods of 14 days, one month, three months or six months. The Discovery Pass is valid for unlimited travel in economy seating during the validity of the pass.

This rail pass is good for unlimited travel for the entire validity of the pass (not a set number of travel days like many other rail passes) Travel must commence within six months of the date of purchase.

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The Discovery Pass is available to everyone.

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You will receive an email confirmation within 48 hours of ordering your rail pass. This email confirmation is your rail pass and once you have your email confirmation you will be able to book your travel.

Seat reservations must be made prior to each leg of travel.

The Discovery Pass is good for unlimited travel in economy seating, however you may upgrade to first class seats or sleeping berths for an additional charge.

This pass cannot be used in conjunction with the “child pays a $1 fare” offer.

This pass is not valid on Sydney Trains suburban services or NSW TrainLink Intercity suburban services in Sydney, Newcastle or Wollongong except when travelling in conjunction with a connecting NSW TrainLink regional service.

The Discovery Pass is only valid for travel on services operated by NSW TrainLink. It is not valid for travel on Great Southern Railway, Queensland Travel Train, V/Line or TransWA services.

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Getting to Country NSW

Exploring historic towns, beautiful national parks and fun festivals in Country NSW is easy. You can take a road trip, fly into regional airports and rent a car, or arrive by train at railway stations steeped in colonial charm. Don’t forget to bring your bike for a cycling adventure.

Pack the car for a scenic day's drive or an epic road trip . You can take your own vehicle or hire one from a regional airport. Roads throughout this region are sealed and well signposted – just remember to stick to the local speed limit and take a break every couple of hours.

Foodies will want to explore the NSW Food and Wine Trail through Orange and Mudgee or the Tablelands Food and Wine Trail that loops through Murrumbateman and Young . Follow the river along the Mighty Murray Drive or hunt for gemstones on the Fossickers Way Drive .

Many towns in Country NSW are well serviced by regular flights from Sydney and other state capitals. Qantas, Virgin Australia, Rex and FlyPelican all operate flights within NSW. You’ll find major airports in towns including:

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Travel by train

Embrace slow travel and hop aboard a train through regional NSW. Trains regularly depart Sydney for Tamworth, Armidale and Moree in the state’s northwest. Travel over the Blue Mountains by train and visit Bathurst , Orange, Dubbo or Parkes .

The Melbourne-Sydney rail route travels through the pretty Southern Highlands and into The Riverina , stopping at Wagga Wagga and Goulburn . Coaches connect train stations with smaller towns on all routes. Plan your trip and book tickets with NSW TrainLink .

Where to stay

You’ll also find places to stay to suit all budgets in Country NSW. Options range from camping, caravanning and holiday parks to heritage pubs, guesthouses, cottages, motels, farm stays, resorts and retreats.

Splash out with a luxurious glamping stay at Sierra Escape in Mudgee or choose a chic eco hut at Kimo Estate in The Riverina. Sleep on the water on a Murray River houseboat or pitch your own tent in a secluded national park with just native wildlife for company.

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Being able to save trips has been a lifesaver in this app. If not for that, the interface is quite confusing at first (which is unlike Apple). I do also wish that the “departing now” interface was removed and replaced with infinite scrolling like on the TripViewLite app. Other then that I think it’s a nice app.

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Five Easy Day Trips from Sydney by Train

These five easy day trips from Sydney by train mean that you don’t need a car to explore the city’s outer reaches. If you take the train, everyone can relax and take in the scenery. You can even enjoy a few cheeky drinks at lunch if you like and snooze on the trip home! I have chosen trips that take two hours or less, so you will have enough time on arrival to explore and enjoy the destination.

I really could have made this six trips by train if I encouraged you to visit Newcastle but I decided after doing it again recently myself for a catch up with family, I think it’s just a little too far to be a fun day trip. Stay for a weekend instead.

Kiama and the Illawarra

Woy woy and the central coast, katoomba and the blue mountains, brooklyn and the hawkesbury river, bowral and the southern highlands.

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For many years, the major attraction in the pretty seaside town of Kiama has been the famous Kiama Blowhole, with the lovely beaches and the rocky coastline a close second.

There are some big draw cards, including the 20km long Kiama Coast Walk that opened a few years ago. It’s a lovely scenic track that is easy to complete by train, with stations at the start and finish. No need to complete the entire thing; it is easily carved up into three sections, perfect for families or those short on time.

You could choose to complete it over a few visits.

• Minnamurra to Kiama Blowhole (8km)
• Kiama to Loves Bay (5km)
• Loves Bay to Gerringong (6km)

To fuel all that walking, you will need some sustenance. After years of being best known for its ice creamery and fish and chips, the town has a growing food scene. Among our favourites is  Penny Whistlers in Shoalhaven Street, offering some fantastic salads like the Roasted Broccoli & Macadamia, or big juicy burgers and even a Brazilian seafood stew; all served with stunning water views. I also love Otis Deli, owned by Emily Herbert, the ex-head chef at Ottolenghi Belgravia. They do fantastic salads and are perfect for stocking up on picnic supplies.

The region is also famous for its fresh produce. Head to the waterfront park for one of the many markets, including a weekly growers market on Wednesdays and various weekend options. Check the local tourism site for details .

The Blowhole is still worth a look when the weather is behaving, and the nearby visitor centre will help you out with maps and suggestions for where to eat.

In warm weather, a swim at one of the four ocean swimming pools along the coast is hard to resist.

Photographers will love Cathedral Rocks just south of town. If the weather is not so kind, the historic Terrace Shops and many cafes will help fill your time.

The trip down from Sydney’s Central Station takes about 2 hours. You can also join the train at Hurstville. Tip : Ride on the left side of the train for the best views

The train ride north from Central to the Central Coast town of Woy Woy takes about 75 minutes, with the final 30 minutes from Hornsby to Woy Woy being quite picturesque.

Woy Woy itself has come to life over the last few years, from a dull commuter suburb to one of the coast’s foodie hotspots.

Check out Link and Pin just opposite the station on arrival for a great coffee (and more) served by a super friendly team. Woy Woy is also home to several second-hand bookshops and op shops – I rarely leave without a treasure or two. The Bayview Hotel, just across from the station, has a Rooftop Bar, Frankies with a Japanese-inspired menu. They make a decent cocktail too! Another popular lunch option is seafood from Fishermans Wharf . Either grab some takeaway or splurge on a meal in the attached restaurant.

From the wharf near the Bayview Hotel, you can take a ferry to explore the local waterways, the cute little ferry heads over to Empire Bay – no need to get off, just make a round trip.

There are several beaches you can explore with the help of the local buses, including Ettalong, Umina, Pearl Beach and Patonga.

Local bus (53) to Ettalong Beach, takes less than 10 mins. Once you are there, stroll the 2km waterfront walk to Umina Beach. Several buses will get you back to Woy Woy. Alternatively, take the ferry to Palm Beach and make your way back to Sydney on the bus.

If you are a regular reader of our site, you will know we have a bit of a love affair with the Blue Mountains and as a non-driver myself, I have done this trip by train more times than I can count. The train ride west to Katoomba is probably the most popular of the journeys we are sharing today, with good reason. You can take a limited stops train from the city at 7.30am and be in the mountains by 9.30am ready to tackle your first bushwalk or hunt down your first lookout .

We recommend strolling via the main street of Katoomba down to Echo Point (there is a bus if you want to save your legs) and then taking a walk to Scenic World via the Giant Stairway and the valley floor. You can take the Scenic Railway up to the top for a reduced fee.

If you prefer to stay up high, the Prince Henry Cliff walk is a brilliant choice, with dozens of lookouts along the way.

The Hawkesbury River is a popular spot for local water lovers with fishing, skiing, kayaking and houseboat rental popular along its 120km path from Broken Bay to Penrith. It is thought to be one of the cleanest rivers in the state.

The best-selling Australian novel,  The Secret River,  is set on the Hawkesbury. It is also the location used for the 2004 feature film The Oyster Farmer.

Once you have had a look around the waterfront, we suggest you get out on the water. There are a few ways to do this; you can take the ferry to Little Wobby or Dangar Island or join the official River Postman on his daily run. Hire boats are also available if you are brave!

Dangar Island Circuit:  We have some lovely friends who live on Dangar Island and have had a couple of great visits there. You can take a walk around Dangar, an easy 1 km trip before popping in to the club or the cafe for refreshments. The locals are friendly, and you will probably find someone to chat to. You can read my friend’s article on Brooklyn here . There is a more challenging walk at Little Wobby or you explore the bushland on the mangrove walk which you can reach on foot from Brooklyn. Tip : Hawkesbury River Station has 100 stairs and no lift, but the staff will help with prams if required. We do not recommend it to wheelchair users.

Hawkesbury River station in Brooklyn is on the Newcastle and Central Coast train line. Find more ideas for exploring the Hawkesbury.

Most Sydneysiders think Bowral is a lot further from Sydney than it is, but it is the perfect distance for a day trip. The train journey takes between 90-120 minutes, depending on the time of day.

So why do we think you should head to the Southern Highlands – well, so many reasons – among them:

• The Bradman International Cricket Museum
• The autumn and spring foliage
• Antique shops and boutiques
• A pie from Gumnut Patisserie or Stones Patisserie
• Fine dining at Paste Thai Restaurant or one of the other local options

The Southern Highlands offers a little taste of English style countryside close to Sydney. With four distinct seasons, it is a lovely spot to spend a day and feels you have travelled a long way.

The direct train from Central takes just 90 minutes and delivers you to the heart of Bowral. This is a Canberra Service that makes a stop at Mittagong on the way to Bowral. You can also join a service at Campbelltown Station that takes approximately one hour.

Check out our Beginner’s Guide to the Southern Highlands for more ideas about spending time here.

We have written a great list of day trips from Sydney if you have a car .

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11 thoughts on “Five Easy Day Trips from Sydney by Train”

I love day (or weekend) trips to the Blue Mountains and Katoomba! They’re some of my favourite places in (far) western Sydney.

Good to know there are places you can get to so easily (and cheaply). I enjoyed my trip to the Blue Mountains but didn’t get to many other places outside of Sydney so I’d love to explore more when I hopefully get back there

I always enjoy catching the train to somewhere and the South Coast line is particularly beautiful and picturesque. I always enjoy that train trip.

I haven’t been to Australia yet but this post helps me understand where I need to visit.thanks for sharing

This is amazing! I have a driving license, but I don’t feel confident to drive in a different country, so it’s good to know you can access all these beautiful places by train 🙂 I’m saving this guide for later!

So good to know you can visit many places from Sydney easily! I absolutely love train rides so I just saved your post for later 🙂

I love Sydney and the Blue Mountains. Some great insider tips here for places to explore. What a coastline. Thanks for sharing.

I had never thought about taking a train trip through a foreign country but this sounds so fun. It would definitely take some stress off and I wouldn’t worry about getting lost this way. Plus, the stops all sound like so much fun, and beautiful. Definitely worth adding to the “to do” travel list.

Australia is such a dream destination of mine! These places are beautiful and the fact that they’re reachable by train is a huge bonus 🙂

I have done the train to Katoomba in the Blue Mountains with my eldest daughter who lives in Sydney. We had 3 amazing days of facials and massage and also seeing the sights.

Once again, you have me excited about planning another trip to Sydney. We have been a few times, but always without a car, something that has stopped us from visiting the Blue Mountains. But a train option opens up a world of possibilities.

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Before you buy train or coach tickets for trips in regional NSW, it's a good idea to check the many deals that are available.

Savings can be made when you:

• book tickets online
• get a Discovery Pass for unlimited booked travel
• buy  child and family fares
• travel in a group
• take advantage of special sale fares when they're on offer.

Subsidised or concession fares are also provided for travel in regional NSW.

Visit the pages listed below and select the 'Regional NSW' drop-down menu to find discounted fares available for:

• Centrelink or Department of Veterans' Affairs pensioner concession card holders
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South Coast trains offline after severe weather exposes NSW railway track's fragility

Illawarra rail commuters say the disruption of services on the South Coast is all too familiar after severe weather wreaked havoc on the line and halted trains between Waterfall and Bomaderry from Saturday.

Transport for NSW scrambled to arrange bus replacements with local private bus contractors stepping into to fill the void for stranded commuters.

Transport for NSW says trains will resume this morning between Kiama and the city in both directions, however they will run to a reduced weekend timetable.

Buses will continue to replace trains between Bomaderry and Kiama.

The department is urging commuters to spend time planning their journeys or consider working from home.

Tony Horneman from the Illawarra Rail Fail community group said the ongoing closure felt all too common.

"Down the South Coast the commuters have kind of got used to this," he said.

"We have a third world rail service on the South Coast line and most people have developed a Plan B, but the reality is not all of us can work from home.

"There's a lot of jobs where you have to be physically at work, like at Sydney Airport, so they have to come up with creative ideas."

He said driving a car just added to the gridlock, so residents had looked at "carpooling or catching a bus".

The South Coast line is electric for two tracks to Kiama where it becomes a single track diesel service.

Mr Horneman said during severe weather events the lack of investment in infrastructure became painfully evident.

"It just shows you how precarious the South Coast rail line has become and the fact that it is not durable to support the current volume of rail use by passengers and also freight," he said.

Commuters at Wollongong Station told the ABC Monday morning they were frustrated by the impact of the line closure on their ability to travel around the region.

One explained it had taken him an hour and a half to get from Thirroul to Dapto, a distance of 26 kilometres.

Others said they were used to the situation and said they already had other plans and were taking the changes with "a grain of salt".

Minister for the Illawarra Ryan Park said he has raised the issue with Transport Minister Jo Haylen.

"They're working to get that back online as quickly as possible because as a commuter city we know just how important that is," he said.

Transport for NSW has identified issues with the line at Wombarra, Scarborough, Port Kembla, the Macquarie Rivulet, Lilyvale, Coalcliff, Bomaderry and Bald Hill.

It says Sydney Trains has 250 workers carrying out repairs.

Buses will be stationed at Wollongong and Waterfall to supplement trains.

Counting the cost

The emotional toll caused by the severe weather over the last 48 hours is continuing to impact residents in the region.

Thirroul florist Kelly Jones had floodwaters rush through her business on Lawrence Hargrave Drive and then into her home, which is just behind the shop.

"It's been exhausting, emotional, and stressful," she said.

Ms Jones had monitored information from the Bureau of Meteorology on Thursday and Friday and prepared as best she could.

"We did everything we could to prepare and then all we could do was watch, just watch the inevitable," she said.

Her shop was inundated, with the water escaping as quickly as it rushed in.

"It runs right through, and just leaves a lake of mud," Ms Jones said.

Growing up in Thirroul, Ms Jones said she was familiar with the flooding events the region has recorded, but the frequency and intensity of this event left her questioning everything.

"I'm unsure of the contributing factors. Could there be blockages, or perhaps creek and stormwater diversions are affecting it?" she said.

It was the third year in a row she had floodwaters through her property and the second consecutive year they had flowed through her business.

"I am uninsurable," Ms Jones said.

She added that since a 2019 Wollongong City Council flood plain study deemed the area flood prone, she had been unable to find an insurance company willing to give her cover.

"I put 30 submissions out for insurance for our house. I got six responses in total and only one would consider insuring me if I took flood off the insurance policy," Ms Jones said.

She said she found the advice around insurance "inconsistent" and difficult to navigate and she is urging state and federal government's to improve support and insurance options for small businesses impacted by recurring natural disasters.

"The loss of things is somewhat trivial. It's just the exhaustion and so much effort that has to go into cleaning and repairing ."

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You put people at the heart and take pride in the impact of your work. Every day will be different and you’ll thrive in the fast-paced environment that will see you embedded in our frontline, connecting with millions of people from across NSW.

In this role, you'll:

• Learn all the skills it takes to be a Train Guard while earning a full-time salary.
• Help deliver safe and fast travel for our customers - now and into the future.  
• Provide customer service and physical assistance, communicate service information via public announcements and answer enquiries. You will be trained to handle critical incidents or emergency situations.
• Undertake a six-month intensive paid Trainee Train Guard program which will help you develop the skills and capabilities to become a qualified Train Guard. You’ll learn how to manage a variety of work scenarios through a combination of on-the-job and classroom training. You’ll also receive ongoing mentoring and support from our dedicated trainers and get to know others in your training school cohort.

While the path to becoming a Train Guard is dynamic and rewarding, our Trainee program also reflects the work conditions and personal commitment it takes to help Sydney Trains run its network 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Your training schedule will include early mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays. For more information on this position and business unit, view the role description for this position and read through our candidate information pack to learn more about the role, working with Sydney Trains and the recruitment process. About you

We’re looking for candidates who enjoy working with customers, are passionate about safety, and can commit to our six-month Train Guard training schedule.  Who we are

Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day. At Sydney Trains, our rail services keep Sydney moving by putting our customers at the centre of everything we do. We work with our local communities to deliver safe, timely and efficient rail services 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Our trains and network are evolving to meet the needs of our customers now and well into the future. We’re continuing to integrate technological innovations that help us deliver a smarter and more sustainable network. Join us

Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you’d like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers.  

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Major planning changes coming into effect to deliver the homes NSW needs

Published: 12 April 2024

Released by: The Premier, Minister for Planning and Public Spaces

The NSW Government’s Transport Orientated Development planning reforms estimated to deliver over 170,000 more well-located, well-designed and well-built homes throughout the Sydney, the Illawarra, Hunter and Central Coast begin this month.

In December last year the government announced the Transport Oriented Development State Environmental Planning Policy (TOD SEPP) which identified 31 stations across 13 local government areas around which new housing is to be located within 400m.

Working with the Department of Planning Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI), 12 of the 13 local government areas have engaged with the DPHI to develop housing plans that deliver greater or equal housing numbers than would be required by the original TOD SEPP.

During discussions it has also become clear that several councils not only welcomed the opportunity to develop housing plans for existing TOD sites, but wanted more TOD sites to be added within their local area.

As a result, the NSW Government is announcing today that in addition to the 31 stations nominated in December last year, a further 6 stations are being added to the list of TOD SEPP locations.

The six new stations are Cardiff, Cockle Creek, Belmore, Lakemba, Punchbowl and Woy Woy. These stations were all suggested by councils for inclusion.

Throughout the consultation process, consideration has been given to existing infrastructure capacity or planned upgrades that will support increased density.

The NSW Government will also work with Wollongong Council to further investigate Coniston and Unanderra as additional stations to be included once further analysis of the water and wastewater capacity is fully understood.

We will also continue to work with Inner West Council on their nominated sites for social housing.

These councils that worked with the department will be permitted to phase the introduction of the TOD SEPP on certain sites to complete master planning and more detailed work on their plan.

A majority of TOD SEPP sites will be finalised from April 2024, with over three quarters of sites finalised by the end of 2024.

Find out more about TOD SEPP locations and finalisation dates

This master planning and detailed work means that local housing plans will be developed with the councils of Bayside, Burwood, Canada Bay, Canterbury-Bankstown, Central Coast, Cumberland, Georges River, Inner West, Lake Macquarie, Newcastle, Penrith, and Wollongong.

We have a housing crisis in NSW. In fact, housing is the largest single cost of living issue facing the people of NSW.

Without action now, we are at risk of being a city with no young people.

A recent Productivity Commission report found between 2016 and 2021, Sydney lost twice as many people aged 30 to 40 as it gained.

One of the NSW Productivity Commission’s latest reports showed between 2016 and 2021, fewer than 20% of new dwellings were built within 10km of the CBD.

These are the people who open businesses, have families, build our communities and contribute to local economy.

That is not a situation that is tolerable. It means we can’t sit back and do nothing.

Find out more about the Transport Oriented Development Program

Premier of NSW Chris Minns said:

“The NSW Government is absolutely committed to confronting the housing crisis head on. For too long housing has been put in the too hard basket.

“If we don’t build more houses, young people will up and leave because they can’t afford a home in NSW. And if we lose our young people, we lose our future.

“I want to thank the Mayors and Councils for working collaboratively with the Government. Ensuring we have homes for young people across our state is a shared responsibility.”

Minister for Planning and Public Space Paul Scully said:

“I applaud the councils that have worked collaboratively with my department which has resulted in a TOD policy that is tailored to each location and community.

“I encourage others to sit down and help us address the housing crisis by working together to find well located housing across the State for young people, essential workers and families who desperately need to access the housing market.

“The principle that underpinned the discussions with councils is that any local plans must go beyond the NSW Government’s housing expectations, not backwards.

“In addition the government’s reforms to State infrastructure contributions, mean that the infrastructure investment needed to support housing growth in these areas will also be made.

"The TOD program is part of the biggest planning reforms this state has ever seen and will be a critical tool in meeting the growing demand for housing and improving affordability, especially for young people and families.”

Horse trots into Warwick Farm Station and casually waits for train to pass by

CCTV footage has captured a horse walking on the platform of a busy train station on a Friday night.

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Have you heard the one about a horse that walked into a train station?

It might seem like a tall tale, but it actually happened in Sydney’s southwest on Friday night.

Just before midnight, CCTV footage captured a horse casually trotting onto the platform at Warwick Farm Station in a “spur of the moment trip” escaping a massive downpour in the car park.

While horses are a common sight at Warwick Farm, you are more likely to see them running around the circuit at one of Australia’s most well known racecourses rather than trotting about the train station.

The security cameras show the horse coming out of a gate and entering the train station from the car park.

It casually walked up and down the platform for about five minutes, with Transport for NSW certain the horse was on its way to Horsely Park to “stirrup” some trouble.

“It’s a tail that makes you say ‘whoa,’” they said.

When a train pulled into the station, the horse waited patiently for it to stop, then decided to trot off.

The Sydney Trains security team was alerted to the incident by police and trains near the area were told to slow down.

The horses owner came down to the station about 15 minutes later to rein in the horse and take it home.

“The equine was safely reined in and is in a ‘stable’ condition,” a spokesperson said.

“Passengers are reminded they shouldn’t horse around on train platforms and should stay behind the yellow line.”

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