Book travel on Sydney CityRail by calling Rail Corporation New South Wales at 011 (+61) 2 8202 2000, or visiting their Web site (see Resources below).
Expand your Sydney travel budget by using the system's various discounts. Family fares aboard Sydney CityRail allow children to ride free as long as a sibling or a parent pays full fare. In addition, pensioners and senior citizens pay up to the equivalent of $1.50 or so for their tickets.
Journey anywhere in Sydney using the system's DayTripper tickets. Adults pay approximately $12 per day for their DayTripper tickets. They cover the fares for Sydney buses, Sydney ferries and the CityRail system.
Choose between various kinds of ticket types for Sydney CityRail. Only get the ticket you need. You can also buy cheaper off-peak tickets for late evening and late morning travel.
Book your Sydney CityRail passage several ways. Travelers can book tickets for their trip at station ticket offices and ticket vending machines (TVM's).
Use the discounts on your DayTripper tickets to visit some of Sydney's attractions. Showing your valid and dated DayTripper ticket (for that same day) will get you discounted entrance fees to the National Maritime Museum, Sydney Olympic Park as well as other places.
Hop on board the Sydney CityRail system at eight stations within Sydney's City Circle. With stations located near tourist attractions, the CityRail is a convenient means of travel in Sydney. Tickets purchased for the City Circle cover stops at all eight stations.
Protect your Sydney CityRail tickets from damage or excessive wear. Booking stations will replace faulty cards, but do not give refunds for damaged tickets. Keep your tickets dry and away from strong magnets.
Don't put your feet on Sydney CityRail train seats. Train staff and Sydney police officers can ticket travelers $78 on the spot for violation of this rule.
Avoid embarrassing situations by checking the arrival and departure points on your Sydney CityRail. You must know the stations you're traveling to and from. Buy the right ticket for that distance. If you get off at the wrong station, you'll have to pay a small fine.
