Commuters and holiday travellers in the Hunter region are advised of significant changes to rail services this afternoon. Buses will replace trains on some Hunter line services for the remainder of Monday, December 29, 2025.
Service Disruption Details
The disruption, announced by transport authorities, affects specific services running along the Hunter line. While the exact timeframe and affected stations were not detailed in the initial alert, such replacements are typically implemented to allow for essential track work, maintenance, or in response to unforeseen incidents. Passengers are urged to allow extra travel time and to check for real-time updates before commencing their journey.
Stay Informed with Live Coverage
The Newcastle Herald is providing live updates on this developing situation and other news across the region. Their live blog covers breaking incidents, weather, traffic, and travel information for Newcastle and the wider Hunter area. The blog is freely accessible to all readers, though some linked articles may require a subscription.
In addition to the transport news, the Herald's coverage today includes several other significant local stories. These include a report on hundreds of at-risk children in state care facing a difficult start to the new year, a man who was airlifted to hospital following a glider crash landing in the Hunter Valley, and a story about a local surfer's ambitious goal to ride 5000 waves in a single month.
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