Today’s announcement of additional services on the Campbelltown train line is a step in the right direction, but does not go nearly far enough in addressing the issues affecting local rail commuters, says Campbelltown MP Greg Warren.
Earlier today the Berejiklian said 20 new weekly services will be added during peak times.
While the announcement did not specify how the additional services would be spread across the week, on average it equates to two additional services every morning and afternoon each weekday.
Mr Warren said that while he welcomed any investment in additional government services in Campbelltown, the Government needed to do much more to address the issues rail commuters face every day.
“While today’s announcement is a good first step in addressing the many public transport issues our region faces, there is still plenty more to be done until we are at a satisfactory standard,” he said.
“In recent weeks I’ve been inundated with complaints from commuters who have suffered in sweltering older trains, despite the government announcing almost three years ago that every single train service in Sydney would be air-conditioned.
[social_quote duplicate=”no” align=”default”]“It will be interesting to see how many of these new services are air-conditioned.[/social_quote]
“And on top of all the issues relating to trains, this week students from the University of Wollongong are going back to class and still don’t have an adequate bus timetable to get them there and back.
“I’ll always welcome any investment from the government in services in our area.
“This announcement is not a silver bullet and we need a lot more attention and subsequent funding from the government to fix all our public transport issues,” Mr Warren said.
Are you sure that they are not just talking about the Leppington line. On the news tonight they said extra trains from Leppington, commuters from Campbelltown need to get off at Glenfield and walk 5 metres to connect to the train to Parramatta. I don’t see why when adding new services that it is always the Campbelltown to Liverpool line that is cut. Already had a cut in the no. of direct trains since the introduction of Leppington. This probably explains why so many people are driving to park at Leppington station. A better service with empty trains. Sorry if I don’t sound excited by this crap.
Hi Kerrie, you’re absolutely right – the Government’s announcement yesterday added 20 weekly peak services between Campbelltown and the CBD, which is what I was referring to in this article. What the Government didn’t say in front of the cameras though was that this came at the expense of losing every single direct train from Campbelltown to Blacktown/Parramatta, where commuters will now have to change at Glenfield.
Hi Greg. Looking at the route unless using the airport line there will be no direct trains to the city along the Liverpool or regents park line. Looks like commuters will need to change at Glenfield. Not everyone works in the City. Thanks for any support you can provide.