The review was commissioned after the May 2025 overhead wiring failure at Homebush, Sydney. It examined the cause of the incident, the impact of recent repair and fleet investment, and whether passenger communications were adequate during major disruptions. It makes clear the performance of Sydney’s rail system is not where it needs to be.

The protection of these corridors is proposed to be achieved through a State Environmental Planning Policy (SEPP), an environmental planning instrument that addresses matters of state or regional environmental planning significance. The New South Wales government is currently seeking the community’s feedback on this discussion paper.

Continued planning is critical if New South Wales is to have a world-class transport system with infrastructure investments that support growth and meet the aspirations for how we want to travel and live.

This strategy document sets out priority areas to address recent increases in the road toll and outlines moves towards achieving the NSW government’s aim to reduce fatalities by 30% by 2021.

This draft plan outlines proposed investments in road and rail infrastructure and new technologies to meet manage increasing movement of goods.