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| Type | Statutory Authority |
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| Founded | 1 January 2004 |
| Headquarters | Sydney, New South Wales,  Australia |
| Area served |  New South Wales |
| Key people | Rob Mason, CEO |
| Industry | Rail transport |
| Employees | 13,260 |
| Subsidiaries | CityRail, CountryLink |
| Website | www.railcorp.info |
Rail Corporation New South Wales (RailCorp) is a statutory authority of the New South Wales government[1]. RailCorp owns, operates and maintains the Sydney suburban and interurban rail network which is marketed under the CityRail brand; in addition to operating rural passenger services under the CountryLink brand.[2] It also leases NSW interstate and Hunter Valley trackage to Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC), who also have an agreement with RailCorp to manage various country branch lines.[3] It also provides freight operators with access to the rails of the Sydney metropolitan area.
Rail Corporation New South Wales was formed on 1 January 2004 by the merger of the functions of the former State Rail Authority and the greater metropolitan rail network functions of the Rail Infrastructure Corporation. The current Chief Executive Officer of RailCorp is Rob Mason.[4] Some of the suburban lines it operates are: the Northern Line ( Hornsby to North Sydney via Strathfield), the Western Line ( Berowra to Emu Plains or Richmond via Parramata), the South Line ( Museum to Campbelltown via Granville), the Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line ( from Bondi Junction to Waterfall or Cronulla) and the Carlingford Branch Line ( running from Clyde to Carlingford, also providing services tor Rosehill Racecourse).
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Corruption Investigation
In 2007 and 2008 RailCorp was investigated by the Independent Commission Against Corruption. The investigation reported more than $21 million in improper contracts and deals. [5]
See also
References
- ^ "NSW moves to abolish RailCorp". Railway Gazette. http://www.railwaygazette.com/news_view/article/2008/10/8934/nsw_moves_to_abolish_railcorp.html. Retrieved 2009-06-25.
- ^ "Home". www.railcorp.info. http://www.railcorp.info/. Retrieved 2008-03-14.
- ^ "Background - Organisation of Australia's Railways". www.infrastructure.gov.au. http://www.infrastructure.gov.au/rail/trains/background/index.aspx. Retrieved 2008-03-14.
- ^ "Board of Directors". www.railcorp.info. http://www.railcorp.info/about_railcorp/board_of_directors. Retrieved 2008-04-20.
- ^ Linton Besser RailCorp's scrutineer one of its own executives, Sydney Morning Herald, April 3 2009.
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| Preceded by State Rail Authority of New South Wales |
Railway Commissions in New South Wales 2004-Present |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
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