Opal Trips - Light Rail
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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
In Sydney, the Blue Mountains, Central Coast, the Hunter and the Illawarra area, fares are calculated based on the distance travelled from tap on to tap off, payment method, the mode of transport, concession eligibility (or free travel) and any Opal benefits such as discounts and capped fares that apply. This dataset provides the Opal Distance for all modes of transport and the Opal Fare Values for each mode of transport. The Opal Fares Business Rules and Information document provides the latest supporting information. For additional information about Opal Fares, Default fares and how Opal Fares are calculated, visit the Transport Fares and Payments website.