Faster, more frequent, greener, more efficient and safer public transport

In 2008 the South Australian Government began an unprecedented, decade-long investment in Adelaide's public transport.

With the assistance of the Australian Government, the all encompassing $2.6 billion vision is now transforming the network into a vibrant, state-of-the-art system providing faster, more frequent, greener, more efficient services for train, tram and bus customers and a safer public transport environment for all.

It’s the biggest single investment ever by a State Government in public transport is delivering a host of initiatives including new trams and tramlines, an upgraded, extended and electrified rail network and dozens of additional buses.

And it’s making Adelaide one of Australia's most liveable and sustainable cities.

Buses

More buses

An extra100 buses are now on the network. The newest buses are providing even more options for passengers, with more than 750 additional services and a particular focus on the outer northern and southern suburbs as well as Hills schools.

They are focussed on high-demand areas and incorporate an extension of Adelaide Metro bus services to Gawler for the first time.

Almost 300 extra buses over the next decade are delivering bus feeder services linking local areas to dedicated rail corridors and high-frequency bus corridors.

Adelaide’s most popular public transport corridor, the O-Bahn busway is now serviced by more buses than ever before.

Trams

More destinations

Following the highly successful tram extension from Victoria Square to City West, the line is being extended coast-to-coast providing a service running from Glenelg to the City and on to West Lakes, Semaphore and Port Adelaide.

The extended line to the Adelaide Entertainment Centre is now operational and delivering a brand new - and free - public transport option to thousands of customers along with the convenience of Adelaide's newest Park and Ride.

More trams

An additional four trams will be in service by the end of the 2011/12 financial year – bringing the total fleet number to 21 trams and joining the 17 popular trams already in service.

Trains

Adelaide largely operates on four long-distance dedicated rail corridors - from the City north to Gawler, south to Noarlunga Centre, west to Outer Harbor and to the Adelaide Hills on the Belair line.

In a world coming to terms with climate change and rising fuel prices, these corridors and their associated infrastructure are the priority.

Belair line upgrade

Completed in 2009, the Belair line upgrade provided new concrete, gauge convertible sleepers. 15 kilometres of new track was laid while a host of level crossings and several stations have been upgraded.

Outer Harbor line upgrade

Completed in 2010 the iconic Port Adelaide Viaduct was upgraded along with six level crossings along the Outer Harbor line.

Gawler line upgrade

In 2010 the first stage of Adelaide's longest and highest patronised rail corridor, the Gawler line was successfully upgraded.

In September 2011 – March 2012 the Gawler line between Gawler and Mawson Lakes was upgraded.

New track was laid while a host of level crossings and several stations was upgraded.

Nourlunga line upgrade

From February-July 2011 the Noarlunga line between Noarlunga and Oaklands was successfully upgraded.

Sections of the Noarlunga line, previously subject to speed restrictions, have been upgraded.

In late 2012 the Noarlunga line between Oaklands and Adelaide will be upgraded.

Electrification

Line upgrades are the first steps toward electrification of the metropolitan network.

In preparation, the South Australian Government has purchased brand new electric trains that, along with a modern, comfortable service, will provide significant environmental benefits.

New ticketing system

A contract has been awarded for the provision of a brand new metrocard ‘smart’ ticketing system to be introduced by 2013. Testing of this new system is currently underway.

South Australia’s Strategic Plan

The programme of works meets the State Strategic Plan 'use of public transport' target (T3.6: increase the use of public transport to 10% of metropolitan weekday passenger vehicle kilometres travelled by 2018).

Adelaide's public transport system is getting better every day and while much remains to be done, the State Government is delivering our transport future now.

delivered

• Upgraded Belair rail line – August 2009
• Upgraded Port Adelaide Viaduct (Outer Harbor line) – May 2010
• An additional 100 buses delivered between 2008-2011
• Tramline extension – City West to Adelaide Entertainment Centre
• New Park and Ride at Adelaide Entertainment Centre
• Six new ‘Euro’ style trams
• Refurbishment of 3000 class rail fleet (partial)

underway

• Revitalisation of the Gawler rail line
• Revitalisation of the Noarlunga rail line
• Seaford Rail Extension
• Purchase of new electric trains
• Continued upgrade of remaining 3000 class train fleet
• Metrocard system development – testing

next steps

• Electrification of Gawler line
• Electrification of Noarlunga line
• Introduction of Metrocard to network
• Electrification of Outer Harbor line
• Extension of tram line – West Lakes retail hub
• Extension of tram line – Port Adelaide
• Extension of tram line – Semaphore