Fines
On-the-spot fines are in place to crack down on fare evasion and anti-social behaviour on the CityRail network.
RailCorp Transit Officers regularly patrol trains and stations, and have the authority to issue on-the-spot fines. They also have the powers of arrest and work closely with NSW Police.
Some examples are listed in the following table:
| Putting feet on train seats |
$100 |
$550 |
| Travelling without a valid ticket |
$200 |
$550 |
| Depositing litter on train, station or railway property |
$200 |
$1100 |
| Smoking under any covered station area (including covered platforms and underground stations), or on a train |
$300 |
$1100 |
| Drinking alcohol on CityRail trains/stations |
$400 |
$1100 |
| Offensive language, offensive behaviour or spitting |
$400 |
$1100 |
| Blocking train doors |
$400 |
$5500 |
| Damage or vandalise railway property |
$400 |
$2200 |
| Trespassing on railway land |
$400 |
$5500 |
If you have been fined you will have been given a penalty notice with payment required within 21 days. Payment can be made to the State Debt Recovery Office by mail, phone or online.
