Railways in Canberra

Canberra, the capital city of Australia, has been served by railways since 1914. The city is serviced by the Bombala line to New South Wales, and possesses its own light rail system. NSW TrainLink regional trains run from Canberra to Sydney.

The line to Queanbeyan, New South Wales was opened to goods traffic in 1914, with passenger services beginning in 1923. Passenger trains to Sydney were introduced in 1927. Light rail was introduced in 2019, providing Canberra with a local service.

There have been several railway proposals for or serving Canberra; the city's masterplan included suburban rail and tramways. Railways built during Canberra's construction were subsequently dismantled.

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