The Chips (train)

The Chips
Overview
Service type Passenger train
Current operator(s) NSW TrainLink
Route
Start Lithgow
End Sydney
Distance travelled 156 kilometres
Service frequency Daily in each direction
Line(s) used Main Western
Technical
Rolling stock V sets

The Chips is a passenger train that operates over the Blue Mountains between Lithgow and Sydney.

The name has been applied to various Blue Mountains services over the years and today is a commuter service from Lithgow to Sydney operated by V sets.

Following electrification of the Main Western line in 1958, it was operated by U set single-deck electric trains. These in turn were replaced by double-deck V sets.

It is complimented by another service, The Fish.

According to the current timetable,[1] The Fish leaves Lithgow at 5:08am, reaches Mt Victoria at 5:37am and arrives Sydney at 7:47am. The Chips leaves Lithgow at 5:38am, reaches Mt Victoria at 6:07am and arrives Sydney at 8:17am.

References

  1. "Blue Mountains line timetable". Transport for NSW.
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