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3. Too Much Text Better transport is a key objective of the NSW Government. It includes improved public transport and increased movement of freight by rail. The growth of our rail transport network brings many benefits to the wider community. These include reduced fuel use and air pollution, lower greenhouse gas emissions, less road congestion and better safety. Rail transport is a vital component for achieving sustainable cities and preserving the environment. Nevertheless, adverse effects on residents living alongside rail lines can occur from exposure to increased train movements, extended rail operating hours and development along transport routes that are not designed to mitigate noise and vibration. The extra noise may disturb sleep, causing stress and annoyance. It can also interfere with daily activities including talking, hearing and studying. These impacts need to be managed to protect the amenity and wellbeing of those local communities living near rail lines. Rail operations can be inherently noisy. Relatively high noise levels may still occur even after all feasible and reasonable means of mitigating the noise have been applied. A suite of initiatives is needed to address existing rail noise, including limiting noise from rolling stock and providing avenues for relief for those acutely affected by rail noise. These initiatives are discussed in Appendix 1. 3

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