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ANZAC Day

Friday 25 April 2008
CountryLink is providing return ticket travel for the price of a single fare to veterans, their families and armed services personnel wishing to attend ANZAC Day events in Sydney. Customers must provide documentation of their status on the official letterhead of the local RSL when making their booking to obtain the concession.

For CountryLink timetable information visit http://www.countrylink.info/timetables

Free travel on train services throughout the entire CityRail network is also provided to veterans and their wives, children and grandchildren participating in events on Friday 25 April in the greater Sydney region.

To be eligible for free travel, participants need only wear their uniform, display their medals or carry a letter of authority from their RSL branch. These arrangements will also apply to widows, children and grandchildren of veterans under these conditions.

For further information about CityRail services on ANZAC Day, please visit the CityRail website.

World Youth Day 2008

World Youth DayMonday 14 July to Sunday 20 July
World Youth Day is the largest youth event in the world and will be held in Sydney from Monday 14 July to Sunday 20 July. Organised by the Catholic Church, WYD08 is expected to attract more than 125,000 international visitors.

The six-day celebration includes the first visit by Pope Benedict XVI to Australia and Sydney will be the only city the Pope visits while in Australia.

The event organisers are planning for up to 225,000 participants including 100,000 Australians. Around 500,000 registered participants and members of the public are expected for the Mass celebrated by the Pope at Randwick Racecourse and Centennial Park.

An extensive program of events is planned in conjunction with a number of  associated events being organised by other parts of the Catholic Church. View the program of events at www.wyd2008.org.

Seats are still available on CountryLink services; however participants or people travelling to and from Sydney during WYD08 should book now to avoid disappointment.

For information on travelling whilst in Sydney during WYD08 visit www.131500.info or phone the Transport Infoline on 131 500.

Further information about what to expect during WYD08 will be provided over the coming months. In the meantime, to find out more about WYD08 please visit their website at www.wyd2008.org or call the Infoline on 1300 993 793.

You can also visit the NSW Government’s World Youth Day Coordination Authority website at www.wydca.nsw.gov.au. This website has been created to provide the community with relevant information during the WYD08 celebrations.