The Fish (train)

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The Fish
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Overview
Service typePassenger train service
Current operatorNSW TrainLink
Route
TerminiLithgow
Sydney
Distance travelled156 kilometres
Service frequencyDaily in each direction
Line usedMain Western
Technical
Rolling stockV sets

The Fish is the legacy name for the passenger train that operates over the Blue Mountains between Lithgow and Sydney, Australia.

History

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In the 19th century, a train from Sydney to Penrith was driven by John Herron, accompanied by fireman John Salmon and guard John Pike. These names lent themselves to the train's resulting name.[1]

It is complemented by another service, The Chips and used to also run with The Summit and The Heron.[2]

According to the current timetable,[3] The Fish leaves Lithgow at 5:08 am, reaches Mt Victoria at 5:37 am and arrives Sydney at 7:47 am. The Chips leaves Lithgow at 5:38 am, reaches Mt Victoria at 6:07 am and arrives Sydney at 8:17 am.

References

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