It’s been 365 days since Newcastle light rail launched, and the service has become a popular public transport option for Novocastrians.
The trams have carried about 1.2 million passengers since the first day of service last year.
The patronage, about 3400 per day, is more than the 1800 forecast during the planning phase.
Transport for NSW’s Acting Regional Director, North, Anna Zycki, said she was pleased to see locals and visitors embracing public transport.
“The light rail has made Newcastle Transport a truly integrated network, with almost half of passenger trips using the light rail to connect with bus, ferry or train services,” she said.
“We’ve seen public transport use in Newcastle and Lake Macquarie increase by more than 23 per cent in 2019, compared to 2018.”
The busiest days to date was December 20, 2019, recording over 5000 passenger trips.
