A chapter in the history of NSW transport has been closed with the retirement of S-Set trains from the Sydney Trains network last Friday (28 June).
Minister for Transport and Roads, Andrew Constance joined Chief Executive of Sydney Trains, Howard Collins and rail employees on a farewell run from Central Station across the Sydney Harbour Bridge to Lavender Bay.
“The S-Sets served Sydney well, however our customers rightfully expect modern trains,” Mr. Constance said.
“I am delighted that all 24 Waratah Series 2 trains are now in service, with another 17 on the way from next year.
“This means 100 per cent of the train fleet will now be air-conditioned.”
He said that after over 40 years of service, the retirement of the S-Set trains marked the end of an era in the State’s rail history.
“When the S-Sets were introduced in 1972, they were among the first double deck trains in the world and considered state-of-the-art.”
Mr Collins said a total of 14 S-Set carriages are to be preserved to mark the history and evolution of railways in NSW.
He said a special public farewell to the S-Sets would take place during a Transport Heritage NSW event on 21 July.
