The Fish (train)
Passenger train service in Australia
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The Fish is the legacy name for the passenger train that operates over the Blue Mountains between Lithgow and Sydney, Australia.
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| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Passenger train service |
| Current operator | NSW TrainLink |
| Route | |
| Termini | Lithgow Sydney |
| Distance travelled | 156 kilometres |
| Service frequency | Daily in each direction |
| Line used | Main Western |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | V sets |
History
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.