Transport for NSW replaced the RMS
Transport for NSW (TfNSW) is the government authority responsible for managing transport in New South Wales. TfNSW oversees all modes of transport in NSW, including road, rail, ferry, light rail, point to point, cycling, walking and regional air.
Service NSW handles registration, licensing, tolling, demerits and other vehicle transactions for TfNSW.
TfNSW was created under Transport Administration Act 1988 (the Act). It replaced Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) on 20 November 2019. All roads and transport functions were transferred to TfNSW with these main objectives:
- Plan a transport system that meets the needs and expectations of the public.
- Promote safety, reliability and integrated decision-making across all public transport.
- Ensure transport infrastructure projects are efficient.
- Encourage economic development and investment.
It has many roles, including strategy, planning, policy, funding and procurement and special projects, such as light rail. Another important role is providing customers with information about transport and ticketing.
TfNSW agencies and business areas
Under the TfNSW umbrella are some well-known agencies and business areas, for example:
- Centre for Maritime Safety
- Centre for Road Safety
- Freight Industry
- NSW Trains
- RailCorp
- Service NSW
- State Transit
- Sydney Trains
- Sydney Metro Asset Standards Authority.
Contacts for TfNSW
Transport for NSW is a good starting place for other transport sites, such as State Transit, Centre for Road Safety and information about public transport.
Some examples of other useful transport sites:
Information about vehicle licensing and registration
https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/services/driving-and-transport
Service NSW: 13 77 88
Information about a specific trip
https://transportnsw.info/
Public transport info: 131 500
Help with Opal cards
https://www.opal.com.au/
Opal customer care: 13 67 25
Head Office
Transport for NSW
231 Elizabeth St
Sydney NSW 2000
PO Box K659
Haymarket NSW 2008
Phone: (02) 8202 2200