The Chips (train)

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The Chips
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Overview
Service typePassenger train
Current operator(s)NSW TrainLink
Route
StartLithgow
EndSydney
Distance travelled156 kilometres
Service frequencyDaily in each direction
Line(s) usedMain Western
Technical
Rolling stockV 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 complemented by another service, The Fish.

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

References[]

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