XPT Regional Trains
Comfortable long-distance travel across NSW
About XPT
The XPT (Express Passenger Train) has been connecting major destinations since 1982. With its aerodynamic design, it operates services between Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Dubbo, Grafton, and Casino.
Each XPT power car is equipped with a Paxman VP185 12-cylinder, turbocharged diesel-electric engine producing 1492 kW (2,000 horsepower). There is a power car at both ends of the train, with one pulling and the other pushing.
Key destinations and routes
The XPT operates on the following routes:
Features and facilities
- Allocated seating: Seats are reserved for all passengers.
- Reclining seats:
- Economy: 28-degree recline.
- First Class: 40-degree recline (excluding XPT daysitter cabin).
- Accessibility:
- 3 accessible seats available for customers with a disability in First Class.
- 2 wheelchair spaces available.
- Accessible toilets located in the Buffet and saloon carriages.
- Buffet car: Offers a selection of snacks, meals, and drinks. Payments can be made using cash, debit, or credit cards. Note that EFTPOS mobile reception may be intermittent on some routes, so carrying cash is recommended to avoid inconvenience.
- Air-conditioning: Fully air-conditioned carriages.
- Passenger attendants: Staff available throughout the journey.
Carriage layout
The XPT trains can have the following carriages.
XPT power car
Sleeping car (XAM)
Seating capacity: 18 (sleeping) or 27 (seated)
Saloon - first class car (XL)
Seating capacity: 56
Buffet and saloon - first class car (XBR)
Seating capacity: 16 plus two wheelchair spaces. The accessible toilet is in this carriage.
Saloon - economy class car (XF)
Seating capacity: 68
Saloon - economy class car (XFH)
Seating capacity: 44
