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Mariyung

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Experience Mariyung Trains

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About the Mariyung

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Meet the artist - Leanne Mulgo Watson

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Artwork elements on the Mariyung train

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Transport pays respect to Elders past and present, and recognises and celebrates the diversity of Aboriginal peoples and their ongoing cultures and connections to the lands and waters of NSW.

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A New Way to Train

Discover a new way to train on the Central Coast and Newcastle Line, the Blue Mountains Line and the South Coast Line.

With modern technology, enhanced comfort, and your safety in mind, you can sit back, relax and enjoy a new way to train.
 

Our new, state-of-the-art fleet of intercity trains, called the Mariyung, provide a new level of comfort and convenience for the thousands of customers who travel between Sydney, the Central Coast and Newcastle, the Blue Mountains, and the South Coast.

The Mariyung features improved accessibility, enhanced safety, more comfort and modern features. Watch out latest video to find out more.

Mariyung is the Darug word for emu. It was carefully chosen as part of Government's commitment to acknowledge Aboriginal culture and to promote, reawaken, nurture and grow Aboriginal languages across NSW.

The intercity trains travel through our ancient nura and connects many Aboriginal lands surrounded by Wiradjuri Country in the west at Lithgow; Awabakal Country to the north at Newcastle and Dharawal Country to the south at Kiama.

Leanne is a Darug woman commonly known in the Aboriginal community as Mulgo meaning Black Swan.

Leanne is the daughter of Aunty Edna Watson and Uncle Allan Watson, elders of the Darug community.

Leanne was born and raised in Sydney, she is now a mother and grandmother and has spent her life living, promoting and protecting Darug culture, people and places.

She started painting at a young age, taught by her mother Aunty Edna Watson and her brother Bundeluk Watson. She is now an accomplished artist and her paintings and artwork are renowned by many.

Leanne's artwork is inspired by her family, Darug country, the environment and life experiences.

Mariyung
Mariyung
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Meeting place
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