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The New South Wales Government Railways (NSWGR) was the government department that operated the New South Wales Government's railways until the establishment of the Public Transport Commission in 1972. It was sometimes called the New South Wales Railways or the NSW Department of Railways. In the 1960's the department was also identified by the initials NSWTD. The last Commissioner for Railways was Mr Neil McCusker.

The NSWGR built all of their track to the 4 ft 8½ in (1,435 mm) standard gauge.

The NSWGR ran its first official passenger train on 26th September, 1855 from Sydney Terminal (now Redfern) to Parramatta (now Granville).

See also

Rail transport in New South Wales

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Preceded by None

Railway Commissions in New South Wales 1855-1972

Succeeded by New South Wales Public Transport Commission

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