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Key features:

2.7 kilometres in length, running from Newcastle Interchange at Wickham to Newcastle Beach

Light rail follows the old rail corridor for approximately one-third of the route before moving onto Hunter and Scott streets

Stops are located at Newcastle Interchange, Honeysuckle (near Hunter Street TAFE), Civic, Crown Street, Queens Wharf and Newcastle Beach

High frequency turn-up-and-go services during peak times

Capacity to transport 1,200 people per hour

A new fleet of six light rail vehicles with air conditioning and an accessible low-floor design