The Chips (train)
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Overview | |
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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 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[]
- ^ "Blue Mountains line timetable". Transport for NSW.
Categories:
- Named passenger trains of New South Wales
- Passenger rail transport in New South Wales