NSW’s ageing XPT trains remain in service due to a lack of available replacements and prolonged delays in the arrival of new Spanish-built fleets. Currently, the Sydney–Canberra route takes over four hours by rail—longer than by car—prompting criticism and renewed calls to manufacture trains locally.

NSW&rsquo;s ageing XPT trains remain in service due to a lack of available replacements and prolonged delays in the arrival of new Spanish-built fleets. Currently, the Sydney&ndash;Canberra route takes over four hours by rail&mdash;longer than by car&mdash;prompting criticism and renewed calls to manufacture trains locally.

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