Join the RTSA NSW Chapter and Transdev for a site tour of the Great River City Light Rail (GRCLR) Depot and a brief summary of the network operations and asset management for Parramatta Light Rail.

📅  11:00am – 12:30pm Wednesday 26th August
🌏  Parramatta Light Rail Depot (4 Grand Avenue, Rosehill  NSW 2142)
🎟️  Registration information coming soon (limited to 20 participants)
👷‍♀️  BYO PPE
🚗 NO parking available on site

Transdev are hosting a site visit for RTSA members at their GRCLR Depot which operates and maintains the Line 4 Parramatta light rail network.  The site visit will include a brief presentation on the operations and asset management of the network, followed by a tour of the depot facility including the offices, OCC and Maintenance Workshop.

Please note that this is a live operating railway and visitors must obey all instructions.  Also note that this visit may be cancelled at short notice due to operational circumstances requiring priority attention.

For any queries please contact: [email protected]

Learning Outcomes

You will gain an introduction and understanding of the operations and maintenance functions carried out on the Parramatta Light Rail network.

 PPE Requirements

👷‍♀️All attendees must wear full site gear, including:

• Steel cap boots
• Long pants
• Collared long-sleeve shirts
• Orange safety vests – (NSW rail compliant with an x on the back)
• Clear Safety glasses
• Gloves
• Helmets/Bump Camp

There is also a zero drug & Alcohol requirement. Attendees do not have to have RIW cards, however, if they do, are encouraged to bring them to make the site induction smoother.

How to get there

For arriving by Taxi or Rideshare:

• Address is 4 Grand Ave Camelia NSW 2142
• Enter via the Pedestrian Gate on the right side footpath of the entrance. Intercom is available to allow visitors on to site.

Arriving by Light Rail from Parramatta Station:

Rosehill Gardens Light Rail is the closest stop.

• To get there catch a Carlingford Service from Parramatta Square.
• The depot is located 1km from the stop.
• Exit stop toward public car park.
• Walk along Grand Avenue until traffic lights.
• Depot is located on opposite side of the road at 4 Grand Avenue, Camelia NSW 2142
• Enter via the Pedestrian Gate on the right side footpath of the entrance. Intercom is available to allow visitors on to site.