Train and bus travel free across NSW on Sunday

To encourage NSW residents to travel to Sydney to witness the historic proclamation of King Charles at a special ceremony outside NSW Parliament House, the government is making all train and bus travel free.

Public transport will be free on Sunday until midnight with the State government waiving fees to encourage residents to take part in the historic proclamation of His Majesty The King ceremony in Sydney.

Even those unable to make their way to the city will still be able to take advantage of the free travel, which will be offered on trains, buses, ferries and light rail across the State.

Premier Dominic Perrottet said the ceremony will be held outside NSW Parliament House from 12.30pm, with the event involving an Australian Defence Force Guard, the NSW Police Force band performing the Royal and Australian anthems, a NSW Police Mounted Unit and a 21-Gun Salute from Government House Sydney.

He said the event was an opportunity for everyone to take part in the historic occasion.

“While out State and Nation, and the Commonwealth of Nations continue to mourn the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second, it is fitting that we celebrate the accession of His Majesty King Charles the Third,” Mr Perrottet said.

Guests joining the premier at the event will include the Chief Justice of NSW Andrew Bell, NSW Governor Margaret Beazley, NSW ministers, MPs and Labor leader Chris Minns.

Transport Minister David Elliott said waiving bus and train tickets would give all residents the chance to attend the historic ceremony.

However, travel will also be free across regional NSW.

“The unique way in which our Constitutional Monarchy enshrines the rights of the people means that it’s only appropriate for everyone to be given the chance to attend the Proclamation,” Mr Elliott said.

A proclamation occurs when a new Sovereign takes over the throne after his or her predecessor dies.

The successor is proclaimed as soon as possible at an Accession Council in London.

The proclamation ceremony for His Majesty King Charles III, will take place outside NSW Parliament House from 12.30pm on Sunday, with the general public invited to view the event from Macquarie Street.

Preceding the ceremony, NSW Governor Margaret Beazley will preside at a meeting of the Executive Council where she will receive formal advice from the Premier and Ministers that King Charles III be proclaimed King of Australia.

Operation Commander, Superintendent Anthony Bell, said extra police resources will be deployed to ensure a safe and secure environment for those who will be attending both event locations.

“We will be working closely with other agencies to ensure the free-flow of vehicular, pedestrian and commuter traffic around the event and across the Sydney CBD.

“With large crowds expected to gather at the floral tribute site and in Macquarie Street, we will be deploying general and specialist resources to ensure the safety of community members attending these events,” Superintendent Anthony Bell said.

As the State and nation mourn the passing of Her Late Majesty, her image will continue to be displayed on the sails of the Sydney Opera House each night for the full national mourning period.