The Australian state of New South Wales (NSW) has announced an investment package of around EUR 1.28 billion (AUD 2.1 billion) for maintenance and operational reliability on the Sydney Trains network. The programme, part of the 2026/27 budget to be presented on 23rd June 2026, is intended to improve reliability across the network, which comprises 14 lines, 288 stations and spans more than 1,790 km. Among other things, around EUR 122 million more than in 2025 has been earmarked for the maintenance of tracks, power supply and signalling systems. A four-year renewal programme worth EUR 259 million for tracks, signalling, overhead lines and drainage has already been approved, as has a further reliability programme worth EUR 21 million for particularly critical sections. A further EUR 91 million has been earmarked over four years for the Rail Operations Centre to improve scheduling, coordination and passenger information in the event of disruptions. The strategy also includes the modernisation of the fleet with new Mariyung Intercity trains.