Commuter rail in Australia
Commuter rail forms a vital part of public transportation in major Australian cities. The largest, most extensive system is found in Melbourne, while the system with the highest and most dense patronage is found in Sydney.
Summary of commuter rail systems
Average daily patronage, where possible, is taken from the last calendar or financial year.
| System Name | Major Cities Served | Average daily patronage | Lines | Stations | Length | Patronage/km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney Trains | Sydney | 933,000[1] | 8 | 178 | 815km | 1,063/km |
| Metro Trains Melbourne | Melbourne | 648,000 [2] | 17 | 219 | 965km | 738/km |
| TransPerth | Perth, Mandurah | 166,000[3] | 7 | 70 | 173km | 1,017/km |
| Queensland Rail (City Network) | Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast | 142,000[4] | 13 | 152 | 689km | 205/km |
| V/Line (Commuter Services) | Melbourne, Geelong, Bendigo, Ballarat, Latrobe Valley | 49,000[5] | 5 | 66 | 646km | 56/km |
| Adelaide Metro | Adelaide | 39,000[6] | 6 | 81 | 126km | 285/km |
References
- ↑ "Sydney Trains Annual Report 2016–17" (PDF). Bureau of Transport Statistics. Retrieved 12 September 2018.
- ↑ "PTV Annual Report 2016–17" (PDF). Public Transport Victoria. Retrieved 12 September 2018.
- ↑ "Public Transport Authority Transport performance". Public Transport Authority. Retrieved 12 September 2018.
- ↑ "Queensland Rail 2016-2017 Annual Financial Report" (PDF). Queensland Rail Limited. Retrieved 12 September 2018.
- ↑ "Annual Report 2016-2017". V/Line. Retrieved 12 September 2018.
- ↑ "Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure 2016-17 Annual Report" (PDF). Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure. Retrieved 12 September 2018.
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