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{{Short description|Public transport operator in New South Wales, Australia}}
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'''Newcastle Transport''' is a transport company in [[Newcastle, New South Wales]] It commenced operating the bus and [[Stockton ferry services|ferry]] services formerly operated by [[Newcastle Buses & Ferries]] on 1 July 2017 under a ten-year contract. It will also operate the [[Newcastle Light Rail]] when this opens in 2019. It is a subsidiary of [[Keolis Downer]].


'''Newcastle Transport''' is a public transport operator in [[Newcastle, New South Wales]]. A subsidiary of [[Keolis Downer]], it operates bus, [[Stockton ferry service|ferry]] and [[Newcastle Light Rail|light rail]] services under contract to [[Transport for NSW]].
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==History==
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In November 2015, the [[Government of New South Wales]] announced its intention to contract out the operation of [[Newcastle Buses & Ferries]] services to the private sector.<ref>[http://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/media-releases/building-tomorrows-newcastle-new-approach-transport Building tomorrows Newcastle: A New Approach to Transport] Transport NSW 5 November 2015</ref><ref>[http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-11-05/transport-for-newcastle3a-private-operator-to-integrate-city2/6914358 Transport for Newcastle: private operator to integrate city’s public transport] ''[[ABC News (Australia)|ABC News]]'' 5 November 2015</ref> [[Keolis Downer]] and a [[Transit Systems]]/[[UGL Rail]] consortium announced their intentions to bid.<ref>[http://www.smh.com.au/business/keolis-downer-eyes-acquisitions-ahead-of-newcastle-public-transport-bid-20151203-glei52.html Keolis Downer eyes acquisitions ahead of Newcastle public transport bid] ''[[Sydney Morning Herald]]'' 3 December 2015</ref><ref>[http://www.transitsystems.com.au/all-latest-news/item/transit-systems-and-ugl-announce-intention-to-jointly-bid-for-newcastle-iso Transit Systems and UGL announce intention to jointly bid for Newcastle iso] Transit Systems 26 February 2016</ref> In December 2016, a ten-year contract was awarded to Keolis Downer effective from 1 July 2017. It will also operate the [[Newcastle Light Rail]] when this opens in 2019.<ref>[http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4349836/keolis-downer-awarded-contract-to-run-newcastle-public-transport-gallery/?cs=305 Keolis Downer awarded contract to run light rail, buses and ferries says Baird government] ''[[Newcastle Herald]]'' 12 December 2016</ref><ref>[http://keolisdowner.com.au/?p=8988 Keolis Downer awarded Newcastle Transport Contract] Keolis Downer 12 December 2016</ref>


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==History and operations==
Newcastle Transport operates out of depots in [[Belmont, New South Wales|Belmont]] and [[Hamilton, New South Wales|Hamilton]].
[[File:Merewether Beach bus, Newcastle, Australia (2).jpg|thumb|A [[Volgren]] bodied [[Volvo B7RLE]]]]
[[File:Newcastle ferry.JPG|thumb|MV ''Shortland'' approaching [[Queens Wharf]]]]
[[File:NewcastleLightRailCivicOpenDay.jpg|thumb|[[CAF Urbos#CAF Urbos 3|CAF Urbos 3]] tram on [[Hunter Street, Newcastle|Hunter Street]]]]
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In November 2015, the [[Government of New South Wales]] announced its intention to contract out the operation of [[Newcastle Buses & Ferries]] services to the private sector.<ref>[http://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/media-releases/building-tomorrows-newcastle-new-approach-transport Building tomorrows Newcastle: A New Approach to Transport] [[Transport for NSW]] 5 November 2015</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20160616030104/http://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/media-releases/building-tomorrows-newcastle-new-approach-transport Transport for Newcastle: private operator to integrate city’s public transport] ''[[ABC News (Australia)|ABC News]]'' 5 November 2015</ref> [[Keolis Downer]] and a [[Transit Systems]]/[[UGL Rail]] consortium announced their intentions to bid.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20161009172209/http://www.smh.com.au/business/keolis-downer-eyes-acquisitions-ahead-of-newcastle-public-transport-bid-20151203-glei52.html Keolis Downer eyes acquisitions ahead of Newcastle public transport bid] ''[[Sydney Morning Herald]]'' 3 December 2015</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20161111164659/http://transitsystems.com.au/all-latest-news/item/transit-systems-and-ugl-announce-intention-to-jointly-bid-for-newcastle-iso Transit Systems and UGL announce intention to jointly bid for Newcastle iso] [[Transit Systems]] 26 February 2016</ref> In December 2016, a ten-year contract was awarded to Keolis Downer effective from 1 July 2017.<ref>[https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/4349836/keolis-downer-awarded-contract-to-run-newcastle-public-transport-gallery/?cs=305 Keolis Downer awarded contract to run light rail, buses and ferries says Baird government] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161220122314/http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4349836/keolis-downer-awarded-contract-to-run-newcastle-public-transport-gallery/?cs=305 |date=2016-12-20}} ''[[Newcastle Herald]]'' 12 December 2016</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20170810092011/http://keolisdowner.com.au/?p=8988 Downer awarded Newcastle Transport Contract] [[Keolis Downer]] 12 December 2016</ref>


==Fleet==
===Ticketing===
All public transport services under Newcastle Transport utilise the [[Opal card|Opal]] ticketing system.
Newcastle Transport took over a fleet of about 180 [[MAN Truck & Bus|MAN]], [[Mercedes-Benz buses|Mercedes-Benz]] and [[Volvo Buses|Volvo]] buses and two [[Stockton ferry services#Vessels|1986 built ferries]], the ''Hunter'' and ''Shortland'', from Newcastle Buses & Ferries.{{cn|date=July 2017}}


==Services==
===Bus===
{{Main|Buses in Newcastle, New South Wales}}
In January 2018, the [[Bus routes in Newcastle, New South Wales#Newcastle Transport|bus route network]] was completely redesigned with the number of routes reduced from 27 to 21.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20180112101503/https://transportnsw.info/news/2017/newcastle-timetables-to-change Newcastle timetables to change] Transport for NSW 1 December 2017</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20180112160111/http://www.newcastletransport.info/the-new-way#overview-anchor Transport changes] Newcastle Transport</ref> In the same year, Newcastle Transport began trialling an on-demand bus service<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20190218064501/https://newcastletransport.info/latest-updates/news-and-events/newcastle-transport-launches-on-demand Newcastle Transport Launches on Demand Service] Newcastle Transport 29 November 2017</ref> within the Lake Macquarie area, servicing the suburbs of [[Dudley, New South Wales|Dudley]], [[Mount Hutton]] and [[Warners Bay]].<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20190218141914/https://www.newcastletransport.info/on-demand Newcastle Transport On Demand Information] Newcastle Transport 18 February 2019</ref>

Newcastle Transport commenced operations with a fleet of 172 [[MAN Truck & Bus|MAN]], [[Mercedes-Benz buses|Mercedes-Benz]] and [[Volvo Buses|Volvo]] buses.<ref>Newcastle: all change ''[[Australian Bus]]'' issue 83 September 2017 page 12</ref> Buses are operated out of depots in [[Belmont, New South Wales|Belmont]] and [[Hamilton, New South Wales|Hamilton]].

In February 2023, Newcastle Transport began using [[Zero-emissions vehicle|zero emission]] [[Electric bus|electric buses]] built by [[Bustech]] on the ZDI-450 electric integral chassis.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20230401055650/https://www.busnews.com.au/industry-news/2302/newcastle-transport-begins-journey-with-first-electric-bus Newcastle Transport begins journey with first electric bus] ''[[Australasian Bus & Coach]]'' 22 February 2023</ref>

===Ferry===
{{Main|Stockton ferry service}}
Newcastle Transport operates a [[Stockton ferry service|passenger ferry service]] that takes five minutes to cross the [[Hunter River, New South Wales|Hunter River]] between [[Queens Wharf]] and [[Stockton, New South Wales|Stockton]]. The [[Stockton ferry service#Vessels|1986 built ferries]] are ''MV Hunter'' and ''MV Shortland''.

===Light rail===
{{Main|Newcastle Light Rail}}
Newcastle Transport operates the [[Newcastle Light Rail]] between [[Newcastle Interchange]] and Newcastle Beach station in [[Newcastle East]] with six [[CAF Urbos#CAF Urbos 3|CAF Urbos 3]] trams. The light rail opened in February 2019.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20190131093400/https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/news-and-events/media-releases/its-a-date-free-community-open-day-for-newcastle-light-rail-on-17 It's a date – free community open day for Newcastle Light Rail on 17 February] Transport for NSW 31 January 2019</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20190204122512/https://transportnsw.info/news/2019/light-rail-in-newcastle-opening-from-monday-18-february Light rail in Newcastle opening from Monday 18 February] Transport for NSW 3 February 2019</ref>
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==References==
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Latest revision as of 09:46, 5 March 2024

ParentKeolis Downer
Commenced operation1 July 2017
HeadquartersHamilton, New South Wales
Service areaNewcastle
Lake Macquarie
Service typeBus, ferry, light rail
Chief executiveCampbell Mason
Websitewww.newcastletransport.info

Newcastle Transport is a public transport operator in Newcastle, New South Wales. A subsidiary of Keolis Downer, it operates bus, ferry and light rail services under contract to Transport for NSW.

History and operations

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A Volgren bodied Volvo B7RLE
MV Shortland approaching Queens Wharf
CAF Urbos 3 tram on Hunter Street

In November 2015, the Government of New South Wales announced its intention to contract out the operation of Newcastle Buses & Ferries services to the private sector.[1][2] Keolis Downer and a Transit Systems/UGL Rail consortium announced their intentions to bid.[3][4] In December 2016, a ten-year contract was awarded to Keolis Downer effective from 1 July 2017.[5][6]

Ticketing

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All public transport services under Newcastle Transport utilise the Opal ticketing system.

Services

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Bus

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Main article: Buses in Newcastle, New South Wales

In January 2018, the bus route network was completely redesigned with the number of routes reduced from 27 to 21.[7][8] In the same year, Newcastle Transport began trialling an on-demand bus service[9] within the Lake Macquarie area, servicing the suburbs of Dudley, Mount Hutton and Warners Bay.[10]

Newcastle Transport commenced operations with a fleet of 172 MAN, Mercedes-Benz and Volvo buses.[11] Buses are operated out of depots in Belmont and Hamilton.

In February 2023, Newcastle Transport began using zero emission electric buses built by Bustech on the ZDI-450 electric integral chassis.[12]

Ferry

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Main article: Stockton ferry service

Newcastle Transport operates a passenger ferry service that takes five minutes to cross the Hunter River between Queens Wharf and Stockton. The 1986 built ferries are MV Hunter and MV Shortland.

Light rail

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Main article: Newcastle Light Rail

Newcastle Transport operates the Newcastle Light Rail between Newcastle Interchange and Newcastle Beach station in Newcastle East with six CAF Urbos 3 trams. The light rail opened in February 2019.[13][14]

References

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  1. ^ Building tomorrows Newcastle: A New Approach to Transport Transport for NSW 5 November 2015
  2. ^ Transport for Newcastle: private operator to integrate city’s public transport ABC News 5 November 2015
  3. ^ Keolis Downer eyes acquisitions ahead of Newcastle public transport bid Sydney Morning Herald 3 December 2015
  4. ^ Transit Systems and UGL announce intention to jointly bid for Newcastle iso Transit Systems 26 February 2016
  5. ^ Keolis Downer awarded contract to run light rail, buses and ferries says Baird government Archived 2016-12-20 at the Wayback Machine Newcastle Herald 12 December 2016
  6. ^ Downer awarded Newcastle Transport Contract Keolis Downer 12 December 2016
  7. ^ Newcastle timetables to change Transport for NSW 1 December 2017
  8. ^ Transport changes Newcastle Transport
  9. ^ Newcastle Transport Launches on Demand Service Newcastle Transport 29 November 2017
  10. ^ Newcastle Transport On Demand Information Newcastle Transport 18 February 2019
  11. ^ Newcastle: all change Australian Bus issue 83 September 2017 page 12
  12. ^ Newcastle Transport begins journey with first electric bus Australasian Bus & Coach 22 February 2023
  13. ^ It's a date – free community open day for Newcastle Light Rail on 17 February Transport for NSW 31 January 2019
  14. ^ Light rail in Newcastle opening from Monday 18 February Transport for NSW 3 February 2019
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