Express train plan for Central Coast commuters
CENTRAL Coast commuters are set to benefit from a planned doubling of express services from the Sydney CBD to the Central Coast during peak times, starting September 30.
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CENTRAL Coast commuters are set to benefit from a planned doubling of express services from the Sydney CBD to the Central Coast during peak times, starting September 30.
Minister for Transport and Infrastructure Andrew Constance announced today that commuters from stations including Wyong, Tuggerah, Gosford and Woy Woy will have access to peak express services to and from the city via Strathfield every 15 minutes on average.
At present, those services run every half an hour.
“These services will be the fastest option for customers travelling to and from the Sydney CBD and will skip suburban stops such as Eastwood and Burwood, in response to customer feedback,” Mr Constance said.
“Our priority is to give Central Coast customers what they want which is fast, reliable and regular services.”
These services will also be among the first to receive the brand new intercity trains from late next year, which will transform longer distance travel with features including charging stations for mobile devices, wider seats with arm rests and dedicated space for luggage, prams and wheelchairs.
Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast Scot MacDonald assured Central Coast customers that they will still have the option to catch direct trains to and from Sydney CBD via the North Shore, with access to the same level of peak services they receive today.
“The Labor Party has been out there claiming that the temporary shutdown of the Epping to Chatswood line will lead to a cutting of services via the North Shore Line. This is simply not true.” Mr MacDonald said.