NSW public transport Opal network is set to change. Here's what we know
The New South Wales public transport Opal network is set to undergo significant changes with the introduction of the Opal 2.0 project. This $820 million overhaul aims to enhance the passenger experience through digital cards, real-time information, and improved fare systems. Completion of the project is expected by 2028, promising a more efficient and user-friendly transport system.
- ▪The Opal 2.0 project is the largest overhaul of the NSW public transport system since its inception 13 years ago.
- ▪Passengers will have the option to use digital Opal cards alongside physical cards, creating a fully digitized ticketing experience.
- ▪The project includes the installation of 25,000 new Opal readers and aims to provide real-time information about services to reduce instances of 'phantom buses'.
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| Canonical URL | https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-28/nsw-changes-opal-card-public-transport-digital-accounts/106615510 |
| Publication time | Tue, 28 Apr 2026 03:36:30 +0000 |
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The NSW public transport Opal network is set to change. Here's what we knowSBy Shannon CorvoTopic:Public TransportTue 28 Apr 2026 at 1:36pmTue 28 Apr 2026 at 1:36pmTue 28 Apr 2026 at 1:36pmThe New South Wales transport network will undergo a major overhaul. (ABC News: Liam Patrick)In short:Cheaper fares, digital cards and real-time information upgrades to the New South Wales public transport network have been announced by the state government.The Opal 2.0 project, costing $820 million, is being called the "biggest overhaul" since the system began 13 years ago.What's next?Passengers will have access to a "fully digitised ticketing experience" alongside physical cards, with project completion expected in…
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