This dataset provides counts of tap ons and tap offs made on the Opal ticketing system during two non-consecutive weeks in 2016. The Opal tap on and tap off dataset contains six CSV files covering two weeks (14 days) of Opal data across the four public transport modes. Privacy is the utmost priority for all Transport for NSW Open Data and there is no information that can identify any individual in the Open Opal Tap On and Tap Off data. This means that any data that is, or can be, linked to an individual’s Opal card has been removed. This dataset is subject to specific terms and conditions There are three CSV files per week, and these provide a privacy-protected count of taps against: Time – binned to 15 minutes by tap (tap on or tap off), by date and by mode Location– by tap (tap on or tap off), by date and by mode Time with location – binned to 15 minutes, by tap (tap on or tap off), by date and by mode The tap on and tap off counts are not linked and individual trips cannot be derived using the data. The two weeks of Opal data are: Monday 21 November 2016 – Sunday 27 November 2016 Monday 26 December 2016 – Sunday 1 January 2017 Release 1 files are also linked below.

This dataset contains Official Light Rail Utilisation figures. Opal tap-on/tap-off data (representing an individual entering and exiting a Light Rail station), is aggregated to a total monthly figure representing the estimated number of trips. Starting July 1, 2024, the methodology for calculating trip numbers for individual lines and operators will change to more accurately reflect the services our passengers use within the transport network. This new approach will apply to trains, metros, light rail, and ferries, and will soon be extended to buses. Aggregations between line, agency, and mode levels will no longer be valid, as a passenger may use multiple lines on a single trip. Trip numbers at the line, operator, or mode level should be used as reported, without further combinations. The dataset includes reports based on both the new and old methodologies, with a transition to the new method taking place over the coming months. As a result of this change, caution should be exercised when analysing longer trends that utilise both datasets. More information on NRT ROAM can be accessed here Caution School Student travel using concessional Opal cards is included. However this may be underrepresented, due to inconsistent tap-on/tap-off behaviour by students at light rail stations Magnetic Stripe Ticketing (MST – paper tickets) data was also available in July 2016. MST patronage data for July is available here Opal data may be subject to minor revision for the two months following upload Data is static at a point in time, and may not match other reports that are real time All non-Opal travel is excluded, for example transport concession entitlement cards, integrated ticketing for major events, and fare non-compliance An Opal Trip is defined as a tap-on/tap-off pair (including where only a single tap-on or tap-off is recorded) A significant portion of the Light Rail line was closed during the months of January 2017 and 2018, resulting in lower number of trips in both months Please note: the data includes Newcastle Light Rail

This dataset contains Official Ferry Utilisation figures. Opal tap-on/tap-off data (representing an individual entering & exiting a wharf), is allocated to a route and aggregated to a monthly figure for the estimated number of trips. Starting July 1, 2024, the methodology for calculating trip numbers for individual lines and operators will change to more accurately reflect the services our passengers use within the transport network. This new approach will apply to trains, metros, light rail, and ferries, and will soon be extended to buses. Aggregations between line, agency, and mode levels will no longer be valid, as a passenger may use multiple lines on a single trip. Trip numbers at the line, operator, or mode level should be used as reported, without further combinations. The dataset includes reports based on both the new and old methodologies, with a transition to the new method taking place over the coming months. As a result of this change, caution should be exercised when analysing longer trends that utilise both datasets. More information on NRT ROAM can be accessed here Caution School Student travel using concessional Opal cards is included. However this may be underrepresented, due to inconsistent tap-on/tap-off behaviour by students Magnetic Stripe Ticketing (MST – paper tickets) data was also available in July 2016. MST patronage data for July is available here: http://www.bts.nsw.gov.au/ArticleDocuments/233/Jul-16_MST_patronage_all_... Opal data may be subject to minor revision for the two months following upload Data is static at a point in time, and may not match other reports that are real time All non-Opal travel is excluded, for example transport concession entitlement cards, integrated ticketing for major events, and fare non-compliance An Opal Trip is defined as a tap-on/tap-off pair (including where only a single tap-on or tap-off is recorded) Contactless Travel Payment (CTP) trial started on 6 July 2017 for the F1 Manly/Circular Quay ferry service The timetable change on 26 November 2017 results in new route definitions with new patronage splits. This change makes patronage comparisons by route inconsistent before and after this date. The splits by route will be continually updated each month to adjust for changes in commuter behaviour in response to the change in timetable Historical data may change as new Opal data and patronage route splits becomes available for reporting Manly Fast Ferry joined the Opal Network 1 October 2023. Their patronage data is included as part of F1 Manly data from October 2023.

This dataset contains the Opal patronage data for train, bus, ferry and light rail since January 2020. The data is available by public transport mode, day of the week and of key commercial centres in greater Sydney and regional NSW.

Ferry Patronage dataset has Opal ferry trips by month, operator, contract area and card type. An Opal trip is where an Opal card is used to tap-on and tap-off, including where a single tap-on or tap-off is recorded. This includes contactless payments. All other travel is not included.

Train patronage dataset provides Opal Train Trips by month, operator, contract area and card type. An Opal trip is where an Opal card is used to tap-on and tap-off, including where a single tap-on or tap-off is recorded. All other travel is not included. Peak Train Load Survey 2016 provides estimates of train loads during the AM and PM peak periods - derived from a survey held on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 1 March 2016 to 17 March 2016. Since the introduction of Opal, this has been replaced by Peak Train Load Estimates from 2017 using the Rail Opal Assignment Model (ROAM). Peak Train Estimates use data extracted from the Rail Opal Assignment Model (ROAM). This model assigns Opal journeys to services based on the rail daily working timetable and train punctuality data. The customer load is aggregated to train services and assigned to rail lines. Train station entries and exits dataset is based on the average of three day sample, representing 'a typical day' of customer entries and exits at each train station.

This dataset provides an indicator of historic ferry occupancy for individual ferry services from November 2019. The legacy Ferry Opal Allocation Model (FOAM) will be replaced with a new Near Real Time (NRT) FOAM from the 26 August 2024.

The counts of train and metro station entries and exits are derived from samples representing 'typical days' and monthly data. Please note that the dataset is updated according to the NRT model, ‘Typical day’ data only available from 2016 to 2023. The August update includes information on the new Metro Stations ( Sydney metro Northwest stage 2) and utilises a new data source.. Note: Sydney Metro North West stage 2 commenced operations Aug 2024. Sydney Metro North West stage 1 commenced operations May 2019. Sydney Metro North West & Bankstown Line, Chatswood to Sydenham commenced operations 19 August 2024.

This dataset provides results data from the Fare Compliance Survey Results reports from November 2012 to the latest report (the surveys were not conducted in 2020 due to Covid). The fare compliance survey is conducted twice yearly in May and November, and is designed to measure the incidence of non-compliance and associated revenue loss across the public transport network. A report from each survey is also published on: https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/news-and-events/reports-and-publication....

Peak train load estimates use data extracted from the Rail Opal Assignment Model (ROAM). This model assigns Opal journeys to services based on the rail daily working timetable and train punctuality data. The customer load is aggregated to train services and assigned to rail lines.