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ROAD AND RAIL

ROAD

  • The Hunter has a highly developed network of highways and arterial roads. This combined with over 100 national and regional transport companies operating in the region, allows for fast and efficient movement of freight. 
  • All major industrial estates in the region, as well as those planned, are located on or close to national highways or on main arterial roads with fast links to the highways.
  • A core road network consisting of a freeway and three main highways facilitate the smooth flow of traffic into and out of the Hunter.

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 RAIL

  • A comprehensive rail network operates within the region. Passenger and general freight train services link the Hunter with Sydney, Brisbane and North Western NSW including Tamworth and Moree.

  • Between Sydney and Newcastle the State Rail Authority operates an electrified heavy rail system. A diesel powered service continues to the North Coast of NSW and to Brisbane as well as to the Northern Tablelands.

  • Pacific National hauls the Hunter’s containerised freight, coal, and industrial and agricultural products.

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