Express services to be doubled during peak periods

Woy Woy train commuters will benefit from a doubling of express services to and from Central station in Sydney from September 30, with four express trains an hour during the morning and afternoon peaks.

Minister for Transport and Infrastructure, Mr Andrew Constance, said commuters would have access to peak express services to and from the city, via Strathfield every 15 minutes on average, compared to every 30 minutes as it currently stands.

"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," he added.

Member for Terrigal Mr Adam Crouch said these improvements to train services were welcome news.

"I've long been advocating for more train services from the Central Coast to Sydney and I'm proud to be part of a government that is delivering for the region," Mr Crouch said.

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, Mr Scot MacDonald, assured local commuters 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.

SOURCE:

Press conference, 17 Sep 2018

Andrew Constance, Minister for Transport and Infrastructure

Scot MacDonald, Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast

Taylor Martin, Member of the NSW Legislative Council

Adam Crouch, Member for Terrigal

Reporter: Naakaree Spero