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SYDNEY PRIVATE BUS ROUTES

Brief histories from 1925 to the present of private bus services in the metropolitan area of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Route Histories - Contract Region 1 (Outer west between Blacktown, Penrith, Windsor & Richmond) Routes 661-664, 668, 669, 671-680, 682, 683, 685, 686, 688-693, 718, 720-730, 735, 737-763, 766-776, 778-799, N1-6, S7, S11-13, T70-72, T74, T75 & Move Zones (and 675A, 675C, 725W, 739V, 741R, 741S, 742R, 742S, 742T, 753W, 756G, 768i, 782E) in the Sydney Region Route Number System

Includes routes in the same area prior to the creation of the contract regions in 2004. A work in progress. Corrections and comments welcome – [email protected]

Sunday services normally apply to Public Holidays as well. “T-way” means Transitway.

denotes this route or this version of the route no longer operative.

Overview

Suburbs in contract region (Suburbs with railway stations in bold)

Agnes Banks Cranebrook Kings Park Oakville South Windsor Arndell Park Dean Park Kingswood Orchard Hills St Clair Berambing Dharruk Kurmond Oxley Park St Marys Berkshire Park Doonside Kurrajong Parklea Stanhope Bidwill East Richmond Kurrajong Penrith Gardens Bilpin Eastern Creek Heights Pitt Town The Ponds Blackett Ebenezer Lalor Park Plumpton Tregear Blacktown Emerton Lethbridge Park Prospect Vineyard Bligh Park Erskine Park Llandilo Quakers Hill Wallacia Bowen Freemans Reach Londonderry Quarry Hills Warragamba Mountain Glendenning Luddenham Regentville Werrington Box Hill Glenmore Park Maraylya Richmond Werrington Bungarribee Glenwood Marayong Riverstone County Caddens Glossodia Maroota Rooty Hill Werrington Cambridge Park Grose Vale Marsden Park Ropes Crossing Downs Cambridge Grose Wold McGraths Hill Rouse Hill Whalan Gardens Hassall Grove Minchinbury Sackville Wilberforce Castlereagh Hebersham Mt Druitt Scheyville Willmot Cattai Hobartville Mulgoa Schofields Windsor Claremont Huntingwood Mulgrave Shalvey Wisemans Ferry Meadows Jamisontown Nelson Shanes Park Woodcroft Clarendon Jordan Springs North Richmond Silverdale Colebee Kellyville Ridge North St Marys South Maroota Colyton Kings Langley Oakhurst South Penrith

Some routes extend beyond the boundaries of the contract region to patronage generators such as Bella Vista, Castle Hill, Macquarie Park & Seven Hills. Page 1 of 78 16 August 2019 Private Route Histories Region 1 (1)

Operators In 2004, when the contract regions were established, the incumbent operators in Region 1 were:  Busways Blacktown  Hawkesbury Valley Bus Service  Westbus After tenders were called for the renewal of the contract, the entire region was awarded to Busways Blacktown, which took control of the routes previously run by the other two operators on 6 October 2013.

Regional reviews Effective 11 March 2007 – routes associated with the opening of the North-West (Parramatta-Rouse Hill) T-way, which affected some routes in both Regions 1 & 4. Effective 11 October 2009 – complete Region 1. (See “Regional reviews by Ministry of Transport – 2006-10” under the “Major Changes” tab on the main menu.) + + + + + + + + + Route Histories

Part 1: Route numbers in the ranges 661-693 & 718-749 (Higher numbers & those with alphabetical prefixes & Move Zones listed in Part 2)

Route 661 WINDSOR – McGRATHS HILL – RIVERSTONE Timeline By 11 December 2000: Renumbered from part of 216 [1925 number]. Operated by Hawkesbury Valley Bus Service (Calabro family). 6 October 2013: Transferred to Busways Blacktown (Rowe family) as successful tenderer for bus services in Region 1. 26 May 2019: Renumbered 671, coincident with opening of Sydney Metro North West line (Chatswood-Tallawong).

Streets 11 December 2000 From Windsor (station) via George St, Fitzgerald St, Macquarie St, Kable St, The Terrace, Baker St, George St, Windsor Rd, Pitt Town Rd, Wolseley Rd, Plimsoll St, Andrew Thompson Dr (McGraths Hill), Meares Rd, Old Hawkesbury Rd, McGrath Rd, Windsor Rd, Level Crossing Rd, Wallace Rd (Vineyard), Bandon Rd, Commercial Rd, Boundary Rd, Windsor Rd, Junction Rd, Crown St, Riverstone Pde to Riverstone station. From Riverstone (Riverstone Pde at station) via reverse route to Pitt Town Rd, then Windsor Rd, Macquarie St, Kable St, The Terrace, Fitzgerald St, George St to Windsor station. Trips direct via Windsor Rd: Direct along Windsor Rd either between Pitt Town Rd and McGrath Rd, and/or between Level Crossing Rd and Bandon Rd, and/or between Bandon Rd and Boundary Rd. Riverstone industrial area diversion (peak hours): Ex Windsor from Crown St via Hamilton St, Loftus St, Brisbane Rd, Melbourne Rd, Riverstone Pde to Riverstone station. Reverse on return. Alteration By 18 October 2010: From Windsor interchange via George St, Suffolk St, Macquarie St, Fitzgerald St, The Terrace, Kable St, Macquarie St, Windsor Rd. Return from Windsor Rd via Fitzgerald St, The Terrace, Kable St, Macquarie St, Hawkesbury Valley Way, George St to Windsor interchange.

Page 2 of 78 16 August 2019 Private Route Histories Region 1 (1) Timetable Summary 11 December 2000

Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No

trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Windsor- 32 M-F Riverstone 6.45am Riverstone 5.50pm 120* A Riverstone Sat Windsor 8.25am 12.00md 2 trips Sun * More frequent in peak hours. A – Plus short-working/s before first trip & after last trip shown.

Route 662 RIVERSTONE – MARAYLYA Timeline By 11 December 2000: Renumbered from part of 216 [1925 number]. Weekday peak hour service, operated by Hawkesbury Valley Bus Service (Calabro family). 6 October 2013: Transferred to Busways Blacktown (Rowe family) as successful tenderer for bus services in Region 1. 26 May 2019: Renumbered 741, coincident with opening of Sydney Metro North West line (Chatswood-Tallawong).

Streets 11 December 2000 From Riverstone (Riverstone Pde at station) via Riverstone Pde, Crown St, Junction Rd, Windsor Rd, Boundary Rd, Cattai Ridge Rd, St Johns Rd, Reedy Rd, Fisher Rd, Cattai Ridge Rd, Scheyville Rd (Scheyville), Old Stock Route Rd to Saunders Rd (Maraylya). Reverse on return.

Timetable Summary 11 December 2000

Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No

trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Riverstone- 42 M-F Maraylya 6.43am Riverstone 4.46pm 1 trip Maraylya Sat Sun

Route 663 WINDSOR – PITT TOWN – WISEMANS FERRY Timeline By 11 December 2000: Renumbered from 218 [1925 number]. Operated by Hawkesbury Valley Bus Service (Calabro family). Limited service only beyond Pitt Town to Wisemans Ferry. 6 October 2013: Transferred to Busways Blacktown (Rowe family) as successful tenderer for bus services in Region 1. 26 May 2019: Renumbered 672, coincident with opening of Sydney Metro North West line (Chatswood-Tallawong).

Streets Windsor – Pitt Town 11 December 2000 From Windsor (station) via George St, Fitzgerald St, Macquarie St, Kable St, The Terrace, Baker St, George St, Windsor Rd, Pitt Town Rd, Bathurst St, Chatham St, Eldon St, Bathurst St, Johnston St (Pitt Town), Hawkesbury St, Hall St, Bathurst St, Eldon St, Chatham St, Bathurst St, Glebe Rd, Old Stock Route Rd, Old Pitt Town Rd, Scheyville Rd, Old Stock Route Rd, Wolseley Rd, Pitt Town Rd, Windsor Rd, Macquarie St, Kable St, The Terrace, Fitzgerald St, George St to Windsor station. McGraths Hill diversion: From Pitt Town Rd/Old Hawkesbury Rd via Old Hawkesbury Rd, Meares Rd, Andrew Thompson Dr, Old Hawkesbury Rd to Pitt Town Rd.

Page 3 of 78 16 August 2019 Private Route Histories Region 1 (1) Alterations  By 18 October 2010: From Windsor interchange via George St, Suffolk St, Macquarie St, Fitzgerald St, The Terrace, Kable St, Macquarie St, Windsor Rd. Return from Windsor Rd via Fitzgerald St, The Terrace, Kable St, Macquarie St, Hawkesbury Valley Way, George St to Windsor interchange.  By 28 November 2011: Ex Windsor from Eldon St via Bathurst St, Bootles Lane, Bona Vista Dr, Hawkesbury St.

Windsor – Wisemans Ferry 11 December 2000 From Windsor (station) via George St, Fitzgerald St, Macquarie St, Kable St, The Terrace, Baker St, George St, Windsor Rd, Pitt Town Rd, Bathurst St, Eldon Rd (Pitt Town), Cattai Rd (Cattai), Wisemans Ferry Rd (South Maroota), Old Northern Rd (Maroota) to Wisemans Ferry punt. From Wisemans Ferry (at punt) via reverse route to Pitt Town Rd, then Windsor Rd, Macquarie St, Kable St, The Terrace, Fitzgerald St, George St to Windsor station. Alteration By 18 October 2010: From Windsor interchange via George St, Suffolk St, Macquarie St, Fitzgerald St, The Terrace, Kable St, Macquarie St, Windsor Rd. Return from Windsor Rd via Fitzgerald St, The Terrace, Kable St, Macquarie St, Hawkesbury Valley Way, George St to Windsor interchange.

Timetable Summary 11 December 2000

Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No

trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Windsor-Pitt Town- Fr Wind M-F Pitt Town 7.00am Windsor 5.30pm 120* A Wisemans Ferry 20P Sat 7.51am 1.08pm 2 trips 45W Sun * More frequent in peak hours. A – 2 trips extended to Wisemans Ferry on school days & on Thursdays during school vacation. . P – To Pitt Town. W – To Wisemans Ferry.

Route 664 WINDSOR – PITT TOWN – MARAYLYA Timeline By 11 December 2000: Renumbered from part/s of either 216 or 218 [1925 numbers]. Weekday peak hour service operated by Hawkesbury Valley Bus Service (Calabro family). 6 October 2013: Transferred to Busways Blacktown (Rowe family) as successful tenderer for bus services in Region 1. 26 May 2019: Renumbered 679, coincident with opening of Sydney Metro North West line (Chatswood-Tallawong).

Streets School holiday route (route varies on school days) 11 December 2000 From Windsor (station) via George St, Fitzgerald St, Macquarie St, Kable St, The Terrace, Baker St, George St, Windsor Rd, Pitt Town Rd, Old Hawkesbury Rd, Plimsoll St, Andrew Thompson Dr, Meares Rd, Old Hawkesbury Rd, Pitt Town Rd, Wolseley Rd, Old Stock Route Rd, Scheyville Rd, Old Pitt Town Rd, Old Stock Route Rd, Glebe Rd, Bathurst St, Chatham St, Eldon St, Bathurst St, Johnston St (Pitt Town), Hawkesbury St, Hall St, Bathurst St, Eldon St, Cattai Rd, Pitt Town-Dural Rd, Scheyville Rd (Scheyville), Neich Rd, Boundary Rd, Cattai Ridge Rd, St Johns Rd, Reedy Rd to Fisher Rd (Maraylya). From Maraylya (Boundary Rd/Pitt Town Rd) via Boundary Rd, Cattai Ridge Rd, St Johns Rd, Reedy Rd, Fisher Rd, Pitt Town-Dural Rd, Cattai Rd, Eldon St, Bathurst St, Johnston St (Pitt Town), Hawkesbury St, Hall St, Bathurst St, Eldon St, Chatham St, Bathurst St, Pitt Town Rd, Old Hawkesbury Rd, Plimsoll St, Andrew Thompson Dr, Meares Rd, Old Hawkesbury Rd, Pitt Town Rd, Windsor Rd, Macquarie St, Kable St, The Terrace, Fitzgerald St, George St to Windsor station.

Page 4 of 78 16 August 2019 Private Route Histories Region 1 (1) Alteration By 18 October 2010: From Windsor interchange via George St, Suffolk St, Macquarie St, Fitzgerald St, The Terrace, Kable St, Macquarie St, Windsor Rd. Return from Windsor Rd via Fitzgerald St, The Terrace, Kable St, Macquarie St, Hawkesbury Valley Way, George St to Windsor interchange.

Timetable Summary 11 December 2000

Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No

trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Windsor-Maraylya 42 M-F Maraylya 7.35am Windsor 3.25pm 1 trip Sat Sun

Route 668 WINDSOR – WILBERFORCE – GLOSSODIA Timeline 24 October 1988: Renumbered from 688. Operated by Westbus (Bosnjak family, proprietors; Roger L Graham, general manager until 1990). May 1999: Majority share of Westbus transferred to National Express Group. August 2005: Westbus transferred to Comfort Delgro Cabcharge joint venture. 11 October 2009: 668 & 682 amalgamated as 668 (see next entry), as a result of Ministry of Transport review of Region 1.

Streets From 24 October 1988 From Windsor (station) via George St, Fitzgerald St, Macquarie St, Windsor Rd, Wilberforce Rd, George Rd, Coburg Rd (Wilberforce), Old Sackville Rd, Kurmond Rd, Marlene St, Panorama Cr to The Boomerang, then Panorama Cr, Marlene St, Kurmond Rd, Creek Ridge Rd, Spinks Rd, Rose Cr, Kentucky Dr (Glossodia), Golden Valley Dr, Lindsay Pl, Chestnut Dr, Spinks Rd, Boomerang Dr, Ian St, Mitchell Dr, Spinks Rd, Creek Ridge Rd, Kurmond Rd, Old Sackville Rd, Coburg Rd, George Rd (Wilberforce), Wilberforce Rd, Windsor Rd, Macquarie St, Kable St, The Terrrace, Fitzgerald St, George St to Windsor station. Trips via Freemans Reach Rd (reverse peak): Ex Windsor from Wilberforce Rd/Freemans Reach Rd via Freemans Reach Rd, Gorricks Lane to Kurmond Rd. Reverse on return.

Timetable Summary 24 October 1988

Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No

trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Windsor-Glossodia 37 M-F Windsor 6.07am Windsor 6.25pm 120* Sat 7.49am Glossodia 5.56pm 4 trips Sun * More frequent in peak hours.

27 November 1995

Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No

trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Windsor-Glossodia 42 M-F Windsor 5.59am Windsor 6.30pm 120* Sat 7.36am Glossodia 5.40pm 5 trips Sun 8.36am 5.40pm 3 trips * More frequent in peak hours.

Page 5 of 78 16 August 2019 Private Route Histories Region 1 (1) Route 668 WINDSOR – WILBERFORCE – GLOSSODIA – RICHMOND Timeline 11 October 2009: As a result of Ministry of Transport review of Region 1:  668 (above entry) & 682 amalgamated as 668.  Peak hour & weekend trips run separately Windsor-Glossodia (Windsor-Wilberforce on weekends) & Richmond-Glossodia.  Operated by Westbus (Comfort Delgro Cabcharge). 6 October 2013: Transferred to Busways Blacktown (Rowe family) as successful tenderer for bus services in Region 1.

Streets From 11 October 2009 From Windsor (interchange) via George St, Richmond Rd [now Hawkesbury Valley Way], Macquarie St, Fitzgerald St, The Terrace, Kable St, Macquarie St, Windsor Rd, Wilberforce Rd, George Rd (Wilberforce), Coburg Rd, Old Sackville Rd, Kurmond Rd, Creek Ridge Rd, Spinks Rd, (second) Golden Valley Dr (western leg, then part of eastern leg), Chestnut Dr, Spinks Rd, Boomerang Dr, Ian St (Glossodia), Mitchell Dr, Spinks Rd, Creek Ridge Rd, Kurmond Rd, Terrace Rd (Freemans Reach), Bells Line of Road, Kurrajong Rd, Chapel St, Windsor St, East Market St to Richmond station. From Richmond (East Market St at station) via Windsor St, Bosworth St, Kurrajong Rd, Bells Line of Road, Terrace Rd (Freemans Reach), Kurmond Rd, Creek Ridge Rd, Spinks Rd, (second) Golden Valley Dr (western leg, then part of eastern leg), Chestnut Dr, Spinks Rd, Boomerang Dr, Ian St (Glossodia), Mitchell Dr, Spinks Rd, Creek Ridge Rd, Kurmond Rd, Old Sackville Rd, Coburg Rd, George Rd (Wilberforce), Wilberforce Rd, Windsor Rd, Macquarie St, Fitzgerald St, The Terrace, Kable St, Macquarie St, Richmond Rd [now Hawkesbury Valley Way], George St to Windsor interchange.

Timetable Summary 11 October 2009

Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No

trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Windsor-Glossodia Fr Winds M-F Glossodia 5.45am Windsor 6.53pm Ph1 14F Sat Wilberforce 9.07amW 5.25pmF 2 trips 26G Sun 10.07amW 4.25pmF 1 trip Richmond- 31 M-F Glossodia 7.05am Richmond 6.02pm Ph2 Glossodia Sat 8.06am 4.05pm 2 trips Sun 8.36am 3.05pm 1 trip Windsor- 63 M-F Richmond 11.22am Windsor 1.32pm 1 trip Glossodia- Sat Richmond† Sun † Through trip additional to above. F – To Wilberforce. G – To Glossodia. Ph1 – Peak hours only (morning from Glossodia, afternoon from Windsor). Ph2 – Peak hours only (morning from Glossodia, afternoon from Richmond). W – To Windsor.

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Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No

trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Windsor-Glossodia Fr Winds M-F Glossodia 5.38am Windsor 7.49pm Ph1 19F Sat Wilberforce 9.18amW 5.24pmF 2 trips 31G Sun 9.12amW 4.01pmF 1 trip Richmond- 37 M-F Glossodia 7.06am Richmond 6.28pm Ph2 Glossodia Sat 8.54am 4.35pm 2 trips Sun 8.16am 3.15pm 1 trip Windsor- 62 M-F Windsor 8.19am Windsor 2.19pm 3 trips Glossodia- Sat Richmond† Sun † Through trips additional to above. F – To Wilberforce. G – To Glossodia. Ph1 – Peak hours only (morning from Glossodia, afternoon from Windsor). Ph2 – Peak hours only (morning from Glossodia, afternoon from Richmond). W – To Windsor.

Route 669 WINDSOR – WILBERFORCE – EBENEZER – SACKVILLE Timeline 24 October 1988: Renumbered from 689. Limited service operated by Westbus (Bosnjak family, proprietors; Roger L Graham, general manager until 1990). May 1999: Majority share of Westbus transferred to National Express Group. August 2005: Westbus transferred to Comfort Delgro Cabcharge joint venture. 11 October 2009: Curtailed/altered to run Wilberforce – Sackville – Ebenezer (connects at Wilberforce with Windsor buses). 6 October 2013: Transferred to Busways Blacktown (Rowe family) as successful tenderer for bus services in Region 1.

Streets Windsor – Sackville – Ebenezer From 24 October 1988 From Windsor (station) via George St, Fitzgerald St, Macquarie St, Windsor Rd, Wilberforce Rd, George Rd (Wilberforce), Coburg Rd, King Rd, Sackville Rd to Tizzana Rd (Sackville ferry), then Sackville Rd, Tizzana Rd (south leg), Stones Rd, Port Erringhi Rd, Sirius Cr (complete loop) (Ebenezer), Port Erringhi Rd, Stones Rd, Tizzana Rd (south leg), Sackville Rd, King Rd, Coburg Rd, George Rd (Wilberforce), Wilberforce Rd, Windsor Rd, Macquarie St, Kable St, The Terrrace, Fitzgerald St, George St to Windsor station.

Windsor – Ebenezer – Sackville From 1 June 1992 From Windsor (station) via George St, Fitzgerald St, Macquarie St, Windsor Rd, Wilberforce Rd, George Rd (Wilberforce), Coburg Rd, King Rd, Sackville Rd, Tizzana Rd (south leg), Stones Rd, Port Erringhi Rd, Sirius Cr (complete loop) (Ebenezer), Port Erringhi Rd, Stones Rd, Tizzana Rd (south leg), Sackville Rd to Tizzana Rd (Sackville ferry). Reverse on return. Trips direct via Sackville Rd (not via Ebenezer): Ex Windsor from Sackville Rd/Tizzana Rd (south leg) via Sackville Rd to Tizzana Rd (north leg). Reverse on return.

Wilberforce – Sackville – Ebenezer By 6 October 2013 Mornings From Ebenezer (Public School, Sackville Rd) via Sackville Rd (Sackville ferry), Tizzana Rd (north leg), Stones Rd, Port Erringhi Rd, Sirius Cr (complete loop) (Ebenezer), Port Erringhi Rd, Stones Rd, Tizzana Rd (south leg), Sackville Rd, King Rd, Coburg Rd, George Rd to Wilberforce Public School.

Page 7 of 78 16 August 2019 Private Route Histories Region 1 (1) Afternoons From Wilberforce (Public School, George Rd) via George Rd, Coburg Rd, King Rd, Sackville Rd, Tizzana Rd (south leg), Stones Rd, Port Erringhi Rd, Sirius Cr (complete loop) (Ebenezer), Port Erringhi Rd, Stones Rd, Tizzana Rd (north leg) (Sackville ferry), Sackville Rd to Ebenezer Public School.

Timetable Summary 24 October 1988

Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No

trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Windsor-Sackville 30 M-F Sackville 9.38am Sackville 4.18pm 2 trips A Sat Sun A – Plus school trips.

11 October 2009

Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No

trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Wilberforce- 21 M-F Ebenezer 7.08am Wilberforce 4.15pm 1 trip Ebenezer Sat Sun

Route 671 WINDSOR – McGRATHS HILL – RIVERSTONE Timeline 26 May 2019: Renumbered from 661, coincident with opening of Sydney Metro North West line (Chatswood- Tallawong). Operated by Busways Blacktown (Rowe family).

Streets From 26 May 2019 From Windsor (interchange) via George St, Suffolk St, Macquarie St, Fitzgerald St, The Terrace, Kable St, Macquarie St, Windsor Rd, Pitt Town Rd, Wolseley Rd, Plimsoll St, Andrew Thompson Dr (McGraths Hill), Meares Rd, Old Hawkesbury Rd, McGrath Rd, Windsor Rd, Level Crossing Rd, Wallace Rd (Vineyard), Bandon Rd, Commercial Rd, Boundary Rd, Windsor Rd, Junction Rd, Crown St, Riverstone Pde to Riverstone station. From Riverstone (Riverstone Pde at station) via reverse route to Pitt Town Rd, then Windsor Rd, Fitzgerald St, The Terrace, Kable St, Macquarie St, Hawkesbury Valley Way, George St to Windsor interchange. Trips direct via Windsor Rd: Direct along Windsor Rd either between Pitt Town Rd and McGrath Rd, and/or between Level Crossing Rd and Bandon Rd, and/or between Bandon Rd and Boundary Rd. Riverstone industrial area diversion (peak hours): Ex Windsor from Crown St via Hamilton St, Loftus St, Brisbane Rd, Melbourne Rd, Riverstone Pde to Riverstone station. Reverse on return.

Timetable Summary 26 May 2019

Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No

trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Windsor- 35 M-F Riverstone 6.35am Riverstone 6.12pm 120* A Riverstone Sat Windsor 8.11am 12.53pm 2 trips Sun * More frequent in peak hours. A – Plus short-working/s before first trip & after last trip shown.

Route 672 WINDSOR – PITT TOWN – WISEMANS FERRY Timeline 26 May 2019: Renumbered from 663, coincident with opening of Sydney Metro North West line (Chatswood- Tallawong). Operated by Busways Blacktown (Rowe family). Page 8 of 78 16 August 2019 Private Route Histories Region 1 (1)

Streets Windsor – Pitt Town From 26 May 2019 From Windsor (interchange) via George St, Suffolk St, Macquarie St, Fitzgerald St, The Terrace, Kable St, Macquarie St, Windsor Rd, Pitt Town Rd, Bathurst St, Chatham St, Eldon St, Bathurst St, Bathurst St, Bootles Lane, Bona Vista Dr, Hawkesbury St (Pitt Town), Hall St, Bathurst St, Eldon St, Chatham St, Bathurst St, Glebe Rd, Old Stock Route Rd, Old Pitt Town Rd, Scheyville Rd, Old Stock Route Rd, Wolseley Rd, Pitt Town Rd, Windsor Rd, Fitzgerald St, The Terrace, Kable St, Macquarie St, Hawkesbury Valley Way, George St to Windsor interchange. McGraths Hill diversion: From Pitt Town Rd/Old Hawkesbury Rd via Old Hawkesbury Rd, Meares Rd, Andrew Thompson Dr, Old Hawkesbury Rd to Pitt Town Rd.

Windsor – Wisemans Ferry From 26 May 2019 From Windsor (interchange) via George St, Suffolk St, Macquarie St, Fitzgerald St, The Terrace, Kable St, Macquarie St, Windsor Rd, Pitt Town Rd, Bathurst St, Eldon Rd (Pitt Town), Cattai Rd (Cattai), Wisemans Ferry Rd (South Maroota), Old Northern Rd (Maroota) to Wisemans Ferry punt. From Wisemans Ferry (at punt) via reverse route to Pitt Town Rd, then Windsor Rd, Fitzgerald St, The Terrace, Kable St, Macquarie St, Hawkesbury Valley Way, George St to Windsor interchange.

Timetable Summary 26 May 2019

Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No

trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Windsor-Pitt 53WPr M-F Pitt Town 6.54am Windsor 5.49pm 4 trips A Town† Sat 7.31am 1.31pm 2 trips Sun † Extended to Wisemans Ferry on school days & Thursdays during school holidays. A – Plus Thursdays during school holidays, Windsor-Wisemans Ferry: morning 1 trip, afternoon 1 trip WPr – Windsor-Pitt Town-Windsor round trip.

Route 673 PENRITH – LLANDILO – WINDSOR Timeline 27 November 1995: Renumbered from Penrith – Windsor trips on 788. Operated by Westbus (Bosnjak family, proprietors). May 1999: Majority share of Westbus transferred to National Express Group. August 2005: Westbus transferred to Comfort Delgro Cabcharge joint venture. 11 October 2009: As a result of Ministry of Transport review of Region 1:  Rerouted via Sirius Rd, Bligh Park, replacing part of rerouted 675.  Rerouted via Llandilo Rd instead of The Northern Rd between Richmond Rd & Llandilo, replacing part of 674 (no replacement service provided in that part of The Northern Rd).  Rerouted via Castlereagh Rd instead of The Northern Rd between Cranebrook and Penrith, replacing part of 678 (service in that part of The Northern Rd provided by existing 677). 6 October 2013:  Transferred to Busways Blacktown (Rowe family) as successful tenderer for bus services in Region 1.  Rerouted in Lakeview Dr area, where replaced by new 783.

Streets From 27 November 1995 From Penrith (station) via Station St, Derby St, Parker St, The Northern Rd, Ninth Av, Third Av, Seventh Av, Second Av (Llandilo), Fourth Av, The Northern Rd, Blacktown Rd, George St, Rifle Range Rd, Mileham St (South Windsor), Argyle St, George St, Windsor station, George St, Fitzgerald St, Macquarie St, Kable St to George St Mall (Windsor shops). From Windsor (Kable St at George St Mall) via Kable St, The Terrace, Fitzgerald St, George St, then reverse route to Station St, then High St, Riley St, Jane St to Penrith station.

Page 9 of 78 16 August 2019 Private Route Histories Region 1 (1) From 11 October 2009 From Penrith (station) via Jane St, Castlereagh Rd, Nepean St, Camelot Dr, Laycock St, Borrowdale Way, The Northern Rd, Ninth Av, Third Av, Seventh Av (Llandilo), Second Av, Llandilo Rd, Richmond Rd, George St, Colonial Dr, Sirius Rd, Rifle Range Rd, Mileham St (South Windsor), Argyle St, Drummond St, George St, Windsor interchange, George St, Richmond Rd [now Hawkesbury Valley Way], Macquarie St, Kable St to George St Mall (Windsor). From Windsor (Kable St at George St Mall) via Kable St, The Terrace, Fitzgerald St, Macquarie St, Richmond Rd [now Hawkesbury Valley Way], George St, Windsor interchange, George St, Drummond St, then reverse route to Penrith station. Alterations  From 22 October 2012: Ex Penrith from Castlereagh Rd via Waterside Blvd to Lakeview Dr, then Waterside Blvd, Castlereagh Rd, Andrews Rd, Laycock St. Reverse on return.  From 6 October 2013: Ex Penrith from Castlereagh Rd via Andrews Rd, Laycock St. Reverse on return.

Timetable Summary 27 November 1995

Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No

trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Penrith-Llandilo- 48 M-F Windsor 6.41am Penrith 5.53pm 6 trips Windsor Sat 8.33am 4.16pm 4 trips Sun

11 October 2009

Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No

trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Penrith-Llandilo- 49 M-F Windsor 6.54am Penrith 5.19pm 6 trips Windsor Sat 9.08am 3.52pm 2 trips Sun

Route 674 WINDSOR – WINDSOR DOWNS – BERKSHIRE PARK – MT DRUITT Timeline 24 October 1988: School day only service Windsor – Berkshire Park renumbered from 682. Operated by Westbus (Bosnjak family, proprietors; Roger L Graham, general manager until 1990). 13 January 1992: Upgraded to run every weekday. By 27 November 1995: Rerouted via Windsor Downs. May 1999: Majority share of Westbus transferred to National Express Group. August 2005: Westbus transferred to Comfort Delgro Cabcharge joint venture. 11 October 2009: As a result of Ministry of Transport review of Region 1:  Extended from Berkshire Park to Mt Druitt.  Rerouted via Sirius Rd, Bligh Park, replacing part of rerouted 675.  Service along Llandilo Rd replaced by rerouted 673.  Service in Windsor Downs reduced to selected diversions of 673 & 674. 6 October 2013: Transferred to Busways Blacktown (Rowe family) as successful tenderer for bus services in Region 1.

Streets Windsor – Berkshire Park From 24 October 1988 From Windsor (Kable St at George St Mall) via Kable St, The Terrace, Fitzgerald St, George St, Windsor station, George St (South Windsor), Richmond Rd, St Marys Rd to Sirius Pl (Berkshire Park), then St Marys Rd, Government Rd, Sixth Rd, Llandilo Rd, Richmond Rd, George St, Windsor station, George St, Fitzgerald St, Macquarie St, Kable St to George St Mall (Windsor).

Page 10 of 78 16 August 2019 Private Route Histories Region 1 (1) Alteration By 1 June 1992: Ex Windsor shops from Windsor station via Brabyn St, Macquarie St, Argyle St, George St, Ham St, Church St, Rickaby St, George St, Richmond Rd. Reverse on return.

Windsor – Windsor Downs – Berkshire Park Alterations By 27 November 1995: Ex Windsor:  From Windsor station via George St, Argyle St, Mileham St, Rifle Range Rd, George St, Richmond Rd. Reverse on return.  From Richmond Rd via Sanctuary Dr, Willeroo Dr, Barkly Dr, Sanctuary Dr (Windsor Downs) to Richmond Rd.

Windsor – Berkshire Park – Mt Druitt From 11 October 2009 From Windsor (Kable St at George St Mall) via Kable St, The Terrace, Fitzgerald St, Macquarie St, Richmond Rd [now Hawkesbury Valley Way], George St, Windsor interchange, George St, Drummond St (South Windsor), Rifle Range Rd, Sirius Rd (Bligh Park), Colonial Dr, George St, Richmond Rd, The Northern Rd, John Morony Correctional Centre internal road, then reverse via same road, The Northern Rd, Richmond Rd, St Marys Rd (Berkshire Park), Stony Creek Rd, Shane Park Rd (Shanes Park), Palmyra Av, Forrester Rd, Hatherton Rd, Luxford Rd (Whalan), Belmore Av, North Pde to Mt Druitt interchange. From Mt Druitt (interchange) via reverse route to Macquarie St, then Kable St to George St Mall (Windsor shops). Alterations  From 19 October 2009: Ex Windsor shops from Colonial Dr via George St, Richmond Rd, Bennett Rd, Carrington Rd, The Northern Rd, Richmond Rd, St Marys Rd. Ex Mt Druitt from St Marys Rd, via Richmond Rd, Bennett Rd, Carrington Rd, The Northern Rd, Richmond Rd, George St, Colonial Dr.  From 19 October 2009: Ex Windsor shops from Luxford Rd via Bulolo Dr, Belmore Av. Reverse on return.  From 5 July 2010 (selected trips, later most trips): Ex Windsor shops from Luxford Rd via Gasmata Cr, Moresby Cr, Samarai Rd, Luxford Rd, Belmore Av. Reverse on return.

Timetable Summary 13 January 1992

Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No

trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Windsor-Berkshire 43 M-F Berkshire Pk 8.21am Windsor 3.58pm 2 trips A Park round Sat trip Sun A – Plus school trips.

11 October 2009

Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No

trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Windsor-Berkshire 51 M-F Windsor 6.36am Mt Druitt 5.59pm 6 trips Park-Mt Druitt Sat 8.22am 4.23pm 2 trips Sun 9.20am 2.53pm 1 trip

Route 675 WINDSOR – SOUTH WINDSOR – BLIGH PARK Timeline 24 October 1988: Renumbered from 685. Operated by Westbus (Bosnjak family, proprietors; Roger L Graham, general manager until 1990). 27 November 1995: Rerouted via George, Ham & Church Sts, instead of Berger Rd. Service to Berger Rd area replaced by rerouted 676. May 1999: Westbus transferred to National Express Group. August 2005: Westbus transferred to Comfort Delgro Cabcharge joint venture. 11 October 2009: 675, 679 & that part of 680 between Windsor & Richmond amalgamated as 675 (see next entry), as a result of Ministry of Transport review of Region 1. Service in Sirius Rd, Bligh Park replaced by 673 & 674. Page 11 of 78 16 August 2019 Private Route Histories Region 1 (1)

Streets From 24 October 1988 From Windsor (Kable St at George St Mall) via Kable St, The Terrace, Fitzgerald St, George St, Windsor station, George St, Brabyn St, Macquarie St, Drummond St (South Windsor), Stewart St, Ham St, Berger Rd, Woods Rd, Stewart St, McKellar Cr, Stewart St, Collith Av, Woods St, Mileham St, Rifle Range Rd, Sirius Rd, Colonial Dr, Alexander St (clockwise loop) (Bligh Park), Colonial Dr, Sirius Rd, then reverse route to George St, then Fitzgerald St, Macquarie St, Kable St to George St Mall (Windsor). Alterations  By 28 May 1990: Ex Windsor from Rifle Range Rd via Colonial Dr, Alexander St (Bligh Park), Colonial Dr, Sirius Rd, Rifle Range Rd.  By 18 April 1991: Ex Windsor from Rifle Range Rd/Colonial Dr (eastern intersection) via Rifle Range Rd, Porpoise Cr (anti-clockwise loop), Rifle Range Rd, Colonial Dr (Bligh Park).  By 1 June 1992: Ex Windsor from Rifle Range Rd via Sirius Rd, Colonial Dr, Alexander St (Bligh Park), Colonial Dr, Rifle Range Rd, Porpoise Cr (anti-clockwise loop), Rifle Range Rd to George St  From 27 November 1995: Ex Windsor from Windsor station via George St, Ham St, Church St, Rickaby St, Macquarie St, Rifle Range Rd. Reverse on return.

Timetable Summary 24 October 1988

Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No

trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Windsor-Bligh Park 35 M-F Bligh Pk 5.30am Windsor 7.13pm 60* round Sat 7.30am 6.20pm 60 trip Sun * More frequent in peak hours.

27 November 1995

Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No

trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Windsor-Bligh Park 41 M-F Bligh Pk 5.07am Windsor 9.30pm 60* round Sat 7.17am 6.10pm 60 trip Sun 8.17am 6.10pm 120 * More frequent in peak hours.

Route 675 WINDSOR – BLIGH PARK – UNIVERSITY of WESTERN SYDNEY Hawkesbury – RICHMOND – RAAF BASE – WINDSOR (bidirectional loop) (University of Western Sydney was rebranded as Western Sydney University in 2015.) Timeline 11 October 2009: 675, 679 & the Windsor – Richmond part of 680 amalgamated as 675, as a result of Ministry of Transport review of Region 1. Operated by Westbus (Comfort Delgro Cabcharge). Circa 2010: Rerouted via College St & Blacktown Rd instead of through University of Western Sydney Hawkesbury grounds. 6 October 2013:  Transferred to Busways Blacktown (Rowe family) as successful tenderer for bus services in Region 1.  Renumbered 675A (anti-clockwise trips) & 675C (clockwise trips).

Streets From 11 October 2009 Clockwise From Windsor (Kable St at George St Mall) via Kable St, Macquarie St, Richmond Rd [now Hawkesbury Valley Way], George St, Windsor interchange, George St, Drummond St, Mileham St (South Windsor), Rifle Range Rd, Porpoise Cr (anti-clockwise loop), Rifle Range Rd, Colonial Dr (Bligh Park), George St, Blacktown Rd, Campus Dr,

Page 12 of 78 16 August 2019 Private Route Histories Region 1 (1) Science Rd, Resources Rd, Vines Dr (University of Western Sydney Hawkesbury), Londonderry Rd, Paget St, Lennox St, East Market St (Richmond), Francis St, Jersey St, Copeland St, Faithfull St, Clarendon St, Dight St (RAAF Base), Percival St, Richmond Rd [now Hawkesbury Valley Way], George St, Windsor interchange, George St, Richmond Rd [now Hawkesbury Valley Way], Macquarie St, Fitzgerald St, The Terrace, Kable St to George St Mall (Windsor). Anti-clockwise From Windsor (Kable St at George St Mall) via Kable St, Macquarie St, Richmond Rd [now Hawkesbury Valley Way], George St, Windsor interchange, George St, Richmond Rd [now Hawkesbury Valley Way], Percival St, then reverse of clockwise route to Colonial Dr (Bligh Park), then Rifle Range Rd, Porpoise Cr (anti-clockwise loop), Rifle Range Rd, George St, Windsor interchange George St, Richmond Rd [now Hawkesbury Valley Way], Macquarie St, Fitzgerald St, The Terrace, Kable St to George St Mall (Windsor). Alterations  Circa 2010: Ex Windsor (clockwise loop) from Blacktown Rd via Bourke St, College St, Paget St, Lennox St. Reverse on anti-clockwise loop.  From February 2012 (both directions): To approach Windsor from Windsor interchange via George St, Suffolk St, Macquarie St. Unaltered on return from Windsor Mall to Windsor interchange.  From February 2012 (selected trips – Hawkesbury Hospital extension): From Windsor (George St Mall) to Hawkesbury Hospital (route not listed in timetable) & return.  From February 2012 (clockwise loop): From Drummond St via Macquarie St, George St (not via Mileham St).

Timetable Summary 11 October 2009

Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No

trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Anti-clockwise: 54WRr M-F Bligh Pk 5.03amW Windsor 6.24pmL A Windsor-RAAF Fr Bligh Windsor 7.23amL Base-Richmond- Pk Sat Bligh Pk 7.29amW 6.07pmL A Bligh Park-Windsor 15W Windsor 9.03amL Sun 9.03amL 5.03pmL 120 Clockwise: Fr Winds M-F Windsor 7.00amL Windsor 5.50pmL C Windsor-Bligh 14B 9.21pmB Park-Richmond- 55WRr Sat Bligh Pk 7.42amL 5.26pmL D RAAF Base- Windsor 9.26amL 7.30pmB Windsor Sun 9.56amL 6.00pmL 120 * More frequent in peak hours. A – Early morning, from Bligh Park to Windsor only. Day, complete loop, Windsor-Richmond-Windsor 60*. B – To Bligh Park (direct). C – Day, complete loop, Windsor-Richmond-Windsor 60*. Night, from Windsor to Bligh Park only. Plus short- working/s before first trip shown. D – Day, complete loop, Windsor-Richmond-Windsor 60. Night, from Windsor to Bligh Park only. L – To Windsor (complete loop via Richmond). W – To Windsor (direct). WRr – Round trip (complete loop), Windsor-Richmond-Windsor.

Route 675A WINDSOR – RAAF BASE – RICHMOND – BLIGH PARK – WINDSOR (anti-clockwise loop) Timeline 6 October 2013: Renumbered from anti-clockwise trips on 675. Operated by Busways Blacktown (Rowe family).

Streets Same as anti-clockwise trips on 675.

Timetable Summary Similar to anti-clockwise trips on 675. Page 13 of 78 16 August 2019 Private Route Histories Region 1 (1)

Route 675C WINDSOR – BLIGH PARK – RICHMOND – RAAF BASE – WINDSOR (clockwise loop) Timeline 6 October 2013: Renumbered from clockwise trips on 675. Operated by Busways Blacktown (Rowe family).

Streets Same as clockwise trips on 675.

Timetable Summary Similar to clockwise trips on 675.

Route 676 WINDSOR – JAMES MEEHAN ST WINDSOR – SOUTH WINDSOR (Berger Rd loop) Timeline 24 October 1988: Windsor – James Meehan St (renamed from Meehan St about this time) renumbered from 686. Operated by Westbus (Bosnjak family, proprietors; Roger L Graham, general manager until 1990). 27 November 1995: Route in Berger Rd area of 675 transferred to 676 & loop route formed. May 1999: Majority share of Westbus transferred to National Express Group. August 2005: Westbus transferred to Comfort Delgro Cabcharge joint venture. 6 October 2013: Transferred to Busways Blacktown (Rowe family) as successful tenderer for bus services in Region 1.

Streets Windsor – James Meehan St From 24 October 1988 From Windsor (Kable St at George St Mall) via Kable St, The Terrace, Fitzgerald St, George St, Windsor station, George St, Brabyn St, Mileham St, Fairey Rd, James Meehan St, Harris St (clockwise loop), James Meehan St, Fairey Rd, Mileham St, Brabyn St, George St, Windsor station, George St, Fitzgerald St, Macquarie St, Kable St to George St Mall (Windsor).

Windsor – South Windsor (Berger Rd Loop) From 27 November 1995 From Windsor (Kable St at George St Mall) via Kable St, The Terrace, Fitzgerald St, George St, Windsor station, George St, Argyle St, Mileham St (South Windsor), Drummond St, Stewart St, Woods Rd, Berger Rd (South Windsor), Ham St, Fairey Rd, James Meehan St, Harris St (clockwise loop), James Meehan St, Fairey Rd, Mileham St, Brabyn St, George St, Windsor station, George St, Fitzgerald St, Macquarie St, Kable St to George St Mall (Windsor).

From 11 October 2009 From Windsor (Kable St at George St Mall) via Kable St, Macquarie St, Richmond Rd [now Hawkesbury Valley Way], George St, Windsor interchange, George St, Drummond St (South Windsor), Stewart St, Woods Rd, Berger Rd (South Windsor), Ham St, Fairey Rd, Argyle St, George St, Windsor interchange, George St, Richmond Rd [now Hawkesbury Valley Way], Macquarie St, Fitzgerald St, The Terrace, Kable St to George St Mall (Windsor). James Meehan St diversion: From Fairey Rd/Argyle St via Fairey Rd, James Meehan St, Harris St (clockwise loop), James Meehan St, Fairey Rd to Argyle St. Alterations From February 2012:  To approach Windsor from Windsor interchange via George St, Suffolk St, Macquarie St. Unaltered on return from Windsor Mall to Windsor interchange.  (Selected trips – Hawkesbury Hospital extension): From Windsor (George St Mall) to Hawkesbury Hospital (route not listed in timetable) & return.

Page 14 of 78 16 August 2019 Private Route Histories Region 1 (1) Timetable Summary 24 October 1988

Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No

trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Windsor-James 7 M-F Windsor 7.55am Windsor 3.30pm 4 trips A Meehan St Sat 9.48am J/Meehan St 12.10pm 2 trips Sun A – Plus diversions of 675 on request in afternoon peak hour.

27 November 1995

Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No

trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Windsor-South 25 M-F Sth Windsor 6.44am Windsor 6.30pm 8 trips Windsor (Berger round Sat Windsor 8.45am Sth Windsor 3.51pm 4 trips Rd Loop) trip Sun

Route 677 RICHMOND – LONDONDERRY – PENRITH  Richmond – University of Western Sydney Hawkesbury (1994-95) (University of Western Sydney was rebranded as Western Sydney University in 2015.) Timeline 31 October 1994: Renumbered from 202 [1925 number]. Operated by Westbus (Bosnjak family, proprietors). 27 November 1995:  Richmond – Penrith route simplified.  Richmond – University of Western Sydney Hawkesbury trips renumbered 679. May 1999: Westbus transferred to National Express Group. August 2005: Westbus transferred to Comfort Delgro Cabcharge joint venture. 6 October 2013: Transferred to Busways Blacktown (Rowe family) as successful tenderer for bus services in Region 1.

Streets Richmond – Londonderry – Penrith From 31 October 1994 From Richmond (East Market St at station) via East Market St, Laurence St, Powell St (Hobartville), Valder Av, Southee Rd, Londonderry Rd (Londonderry), The Northern Rd, Parker St, High St, Henry St, Riley St, Jane St to Penrith station. From Penrith (Jane St at station) via Station St, Henry St, then reverse route to Richmond station. Carrington Rd diversion: From Londonderry Rd/Carrington Rd via Carrington Rd, Howell Rd, Laurence Rd, Parker Rd, Carrington Rd to Londonderry Rd. Also various other diversions. Alterations By 27 November 1995  Ex Richmond from Londonderry Rd via Carrington Rd, Mushcarry Rd, Trahlee Rd to Londonderry Rd. Reverse on return.  Ex Richmond from Parker St via Derby St, Station St, Henry St, Riley St, Jane St to Penrith station. Return via Station St, Derby St. From 12 October 2009:  Ex Richmond from Parker St via High St, Lawson St, Henry St, Riley St, Jane St to Penrith station. Return via Station St, Henry St.  Carrington Rd diversion: From Londonderry Rd/Carrington Rd via Carrington Rd, Parker Rd, Laurence Rd, Howell Rd, Leitch Av, Sutherland Rd, Mills Rd, Bowman Rd, Carrington Rd to Londonderry Rd.

Page 15 of 78 16 August 2019 Private Route Histories Region 1 (1) Richmond – University of Western Sydney Hawkesbury From 31 October 1994 From Richmond (East Market St at station) via East Market St, Windsor St, Bourke St, College Dr, (?) to University of Western Sydney Hawkesbury.

Timetable Summary 31 October 1994

Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No

trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Richmond- Fr Rich M-F Londonderry 6.22amR Richmond 3.20pmP A Londonderry- 14L Penrith 8.12amR 6.08pmL Penrith 34P Sat Richmond 8.25amP Penrith 3.05pmR 3 trips B Sun Richmond-Uni of 7 M-F Richmond 7.18am UWS Hawkes 5.23pm C Western Sydney Sat Hawkesbury Sun A – 2 trips Richmond-Penrith, plus 2 trips on combined 677/678 from Penrith to Richmond. Plus school trips. B – Plus short-working/s before first trip shown. C – 4 trips from Richmond, 3 trips from University of Western Sydney Hawkesbury. L – To Londonderry. P – To Penrith. R – To Richmond.

11 October 2009

Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No

trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Richmond- 48 M-F Richmond 7.10am Richmond 5.30pm 5 trips Londonderry- Sat 9.16am Penrith 5.09pm 2 trips Penrith Sun

3 June 2018

Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No

trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Richmond- 37 M-F Richmond 6.17am Richmond 6.28pm 120* Londonderry- Sat 7.40am Penrith 6.54pm 120 Penrith Sun 7.35am 6.44pm 120 * More frequent in peak hours.

Route 678 RICHMOND – CASTLEREAGH – PENRITH  Extended from Penrith to Panthers Club (selected trips 1988-91) Timeline 24 October 1988: New route, Richmond-Penrith (selected trips extended to Panthers Club), commenced:  Replaced 693 Richmond – Castlereagh  Replaced Penrith – Castlereagh school trips of 788, but running every weekday.  Operated by Westbus (Bosnjak family, proprietors; Roger L Graham, general manager until 1990). 18 April 1991: Curtailed to run Richmond-Penrith (not to Panthers Club). May 1999: Majority share of Westbus transferred to National Express Group. August 2005: Westbus transferred to Comfort Delgro Cabcharge joint venture. 6 October 2013: Transferred to Busways Blacktown (Rowe family) as successful tenderer for bus services in Region 1.

Page 16 of 78 16 August 2019 Private Route Histories Region 1 (1) Streets From 24 October 1988 From Richmond (East Market St at station) via East Market St, Windsor Rd, Bosworth St, Castlereagh Rd (Castlereagh), Church Lane, Cranebrook Rd, Vincent Rd, Grays Lane (Cranebrook), Boundary Rd, Castlereagh Rd, Great Western Hwy, Riley St, Jane St to Penrith station. From Penrith (Jane St at station) via Station St, Henry St, Great Western Hwy, then reverse route to Church Lane, then Castlereagh Rd, Lennox St, East Market St to Richmond station. (Route between Penrith & Panthers Club not specified in timetable.) Alteration By 1 June 1992: Ex Richmond from Church Lane, via Cranebrook Rd, Castlereagh Rd (not via Grays Lane). Reverse on return.

From 12 October 2009 From Richmond (East Market St at station) via East Market St, Laurence St, Powell St (Hobartville), Valder Av, Southee Rd, Castlereagh Rd (Anges Banks), Hinxman Rd, Sheridan Rd (Castlereagh), East Wilchard Rd, Church Lane, Cranebrook Rd, Boundary Rd, Laycock St (Cranebrook), Greygums Rd, Richmond Rd, Caloola Av, Arakoon Av, Coreen Av, Lemongrove Rd, Macquarie Av, Henry St, Riley St, Jane St to Penrith interchange. From Penrith (interchange) via Station St, Henry St, then reverse route to Richmond.

Timetable Summary 24 October 1988

Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No

trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Richmond- 38 M-F Richmond 6.53am Penrith 5.07pm 4 trips A Castlereagh- Sat Penrith† Sun † Selected trips extended from Penrith to Panthers Club. A – Selected trips extended from Penrith to Panthers Club. Plus short-working/s after last trip shown.

11 October 2009

Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No

trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Richmond- 46 M-F Penrith 6.27am Richmond 5.32pm 5 trips A Castlereagh-Penrith Sat Richmond 8.08am Penrith 2.05pm 2 trips Sun A – Plus short-working/s after last trip shown.

Route 679 RICHMOND – UNIVERSITY of WESTERN SYDNEY Hawkesbury (University of Western Sydney was rebranded as Western Sydney University in 2015.) Timeline 27 November 1995: Renumbered from part of 677. Limited service operated by Westbus (Bosnjak family, proprietors). May 1999: Westbus transferred to National Express Group. August 2005: Westbus transferred to Comfort Delgro Cabcharge joint venture. 11 October 2009: 675, 679 & the Windsor – Richmond part of 680 amalgamated as 675, as a result of Ministry of Transport review of Region 1.

Streets By 27 November 1995 From Richmond (East Market St at station) via Windsor St, Bourke St, College Dr, (?) to University of Western Sydney Hawkesbury.

Page 17 of 78 16 August 2019 Private Route Histories Region 1 (1) Timetable Summary 27 November 1995

Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No

trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Richmond-Uni of 12 M-F Richmond 7.38am UWS Hawkes 5.24pm 3 trips Western Sydney Sat Hawkesbury Sun

Route 679 WINDSOR – MARAYLYA Timeline 26 May 2019: Renumbered from 664, coincident with opening of Sydney Metro North West line (Chatswood- Tallawong). Operated by Busways Blacktown (Rowe family).

Streets From 26 May 2019 From Windsor (interchange) via George St, Suffolk St, Macquarie St, Fitzgerald St, The Terrace, Kable St, Macquarie St, Windsor Rd, Pitt Town Rd, Old Hawkesbury Rd, Plimsoll St, Andrew Thompson Dr, Meares Rd, Old Hawkesbury Rd, Pitt Town Rd, Wolseley Rd, Old Stock Route Rd, Scheyville Rd, Old Pitt Town Rd, Old Stock Route Rd, Glebe Rd, Bathurst St, Chatham St, Eldon St, Bathurst St, Johnston St (Pitt Town), Hawkesbury St, Hall St, Bathurst St, Eldon St, Cattai Rd, Pitt Town-Dural Rd, Scheyville Rd (Scheyville), Neich Rd, Boundary Rd, Cattai Ridge Rd, St Johns Rd, Reedy Rd to Fisher Rd (Maraylya). From Maraylya (Boundary & Pitt Town Rds) via Boundary Rd, Cattai Ridge Rd, St Johns Rd, Reedy Rd, Fisher Rd, Pitt Town-Dural Rd, Cattai Rd, Eldon St, Bathurst St, Johnston St (Pitt Town), Hawkesbury St, Hall St, Bathurst St, Eldon St, Chatham St, Bathurst St, Pitt Town Rd, Old Hawkesbury Rd, Plimsoll St, Andrew Thompson Dr, Meares Rd, Old Hawkesbury Rd, Pitt Town Rd, Windsor Rd via Fitzgerald St, The Terrace, Kable St, Macquarie St, Hawkesbury Valley Way, George St to Windsor interchange.

Timetable Summary 26 May 2019

Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No

trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Windsor-Maraylya 42 M-F Maraylya 7.35am Windsor 3.25pm 1 trip Sat Sun

Route 680 WINDSOR – LONDONDERRY (?) – PENRITH Timeline By February 1985: Renumbered from part of 206 [1925 number]. Probably a school-only route at that time. Operated by Macquarie Towns Coach Lines. December 1987: Transferred to Westbus (Bosnjak family, proprietors; Roger L Graham, general manager until 1990). 24 October 1988: Incorporated into expanded 788.

Page 18 of 78 16 August 2019 Private Route Histories Region 1 (1) Route 680 WINDSOR – RICHMOND – GROSE VALE – KURRAJONG WINDSOR – RICHMOND – KURMOND – KURRAJONG  Extended from Kurrajong to Kurrajong Heights & Bilpin (selected trips)  Extended from Bilpin to Berambing (school trips)  Windsor – Richmond – Bowen Mountain (either via Grose Vale or Kurmond)

Timeline 24 October 1988:  690 (Windsor – RAAF Base – Richmond), 691 (Richmond – Kurrajong & Richmond – Bowen Mountain) & 692 (Richmond – Berambing) amalgamated as 680, as per heading above.  Some Richmond – Kurrajong trips on weekdays ran as a loop: Mornings: Richmond – Grose Vale – Kurrajong – Kurmond – Richmond Afternoons: Richmond – Kurmond – Kurrajong – Grose Vale – Richmond  Operated by Westbus (Bosnjak family, proprietors; Roger L Graham, general manager until 1990). By 13 January 1992:  Most Richmond – Kurrajong trips ran as a loop: Weekday mornings & all day Saturdays: Richmond – Grose Vale – Kurrajong – Kurmond – Richmond Weekday afternoons: Richmond – Kurmond – Kurrajong – Grose Vale – Richmond.  Days of service of various school trips extended to all weekdays. 11 October 2009: As a result of Ministry of Transport review of Region 1, rearranged as:  Richmond – Grose Vale – Bowen Mountain (expanded to run also via Grose Wold, plus selected trips extended from Bowen Mountain to Kurrajong) continued as 680 (see next entry).  Windsor – Richmond part of 680, plus 675 & 679, amalgamated as 675.  Richmond – Kurmond – Kurrajong (selected trips extended to Berambing) renumbered 682.

Streets Windsor – Richmond – Kurmond – Kurrajong (selected trips extended to Kurrajong Heights & Bilpin, school trips further extended to Berambing) From 24 October 1988 From Windsor (Kable St at George St Mall) via Kable St, The Terrace, Fitzgerald St, George St, Windsor station, George St, Richmond Rd [now Hawkesbury Valley Way], Percival St (RAAF Base), Dight St, Clarendon St, Pitt St, Windsor St, Bourke St, March St, East Market St (Richmond), Windsor Rd, Bosworth St, Kurrajong Rd, Bells Line of Road (North Richmond, Kurmond), Old Bells Line of Road to Kurrajong Post Office. From Kurrajong (Post Office, Old Bells Line of Road) via reverse route to George St, then Fitzgerald St, Macquarie St, Kable St to George St Mall (Windsor). North Richmond diversion: From North Richmond (Bells Line of Road) via Charles St, Elizabeth St, Campbell St, Pecks Rd, Grose Vale Rd to Bells Line of Road. Kurrajong Heights & Bilpin extension: From Kurrajong (Bells Line of Road/Old Bells Line of Road) via Old Bells Line of Road, Bells Line of Road (Kurrajong Heights) to Bilpin. Reverse on return. (Kurrajong Heights terminus at Post Office.) Berambing extension (school days): From Kurrajong Heights Post Office via Bells Line of Road (Bilpin) to Berambing. Reverse on return.

Windsor – Richmond – Grose Vale – Kurrajong From 24 October 1988 From Windsor (Kable St at George St Mall) via Kable St, The Terrace, Fitzgerald St, George St, Windsor station, George St, Richmond Rd [now Hawkesbury Valley Way], Percival St (RAAF Base), Dight St, Clarendon St, Pitt St, Windsor St, Bourke St, March St, East Market St (Richmond), Windsor Rd, Bosworth St, Kurrajong Rd, Bells Line of Road (North Richmond), Grose Vale Rd (Grose Vale), Old Bells Line of Road to Kurrajong Post Office. From Kurrajong (Post Office, Old Bells Line of Road) via reverse route to George St, then Fitzgerald St, Macquarie St, Kable St to George St Mall (Windsor).

Page 19 of 78 16 August 2019 Private Route Histories Region 1 (1) Windsor – Richmond – Grose Vale – Bowen Mountain Windsor – Richmond – Kurmond – Bowen Mountain From 24 October 1988 Via Grose Vale Same as Windsor – Richmond – Grose Vale – Kurrajong to Grose Vale Rd, then Bowen Mountain Rd, Wattle St, Bellbird Cr, Bunya Cr, Lieut Bowen Rd (Bowen Mountain), Bellbird Cr, Wattle St, Bowen Mountain Rd to Grose Vale Rd, then same as Windsor – Richmond – Grose Vale – Kurrajong to Windsor. Via Kurmond Same as Windsor – Richmond – Kurmond – Kurrajong to Kurraong Post Office, then Old Bells Line of Road, Grose Vale Rd, Westbury Rd, Bowen Mountain Rd, Wattle St, Bellbird Cr, Bunya Cr, Lieut Bowen Rd (Bowen Mountain), Bellbird Cr, Wattle St, Bowen Mountain Rd, Westbury Rd, Grose Vale Rd, Old Bells Line of Road to Kurrajong Post Office, then same as Windsor – Richmond – Kurmond – Kurrajong to Windsor.

Timetable Summary 24 October 1988

Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No

trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Windsor-Richmond 13 M-F Windsor 5.45am Richmond 5.45pm A Sat 8.10am 5.04pm 4 trips Sun Richmond-Grose 20 M-F Richmond 6.25am Kurrajong 6.11pm 6 trips C Vale-Kurrajong Sat Sun Richmond- 17RK M-F Richmond 5.50amK Richmond 3.40pmB D Kurmond- Bilpin 7.23amR 6.36pmK Kurrajong† Sat Richmond 9.03amK Kurrajong 4.52pmR 3 trips E Sun Richmond-Bowen 27 M-F Bowen Mtn 9.25am Bowen Mtn 2.00pm F Mountain Sat Sun Most Windsor-Richmond trips through-routed with trips to/from other destinations west of Richmond. † Selected trips extended to Kurrajong Heights or Bilpin & school trips further extended to Berambing. A – 9 trips from Windsor, 12 trips from Richmond. B – To Bilpin. C – Includes loop trips (morning, Richmond-Grose Vale-Kurrajong-Kurmond-Richmond; afternoon, reverse route). D – 10 trips from Richmond to Kurrajong, 11 trips from Kurrajong to Richmond. Includes loop trips (morning, Richmond-Grose Vale-Kurrajong-Kurmond-Richmond; afternoon, reverse route). Trips extended to Kurrajong Heights: 4 from Richmond, 3 from Kurrajong Heights. 1 trip further extended to Bilpin. Plus school trip further extended to Berambing & other school trips. E – Plus short-working/s before first trip shown. F – 2 trips from Bowen Mountain, 1 trip from Richmond. Plus school trips. K – To Kurrajong. R – To Richmond. RK – From Richmond to Kurrajong.

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Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No

trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Windsor-Richmond 13 M-F Windsor 8.17am Windsor 5.18pm 5 trips Sat 8.41am Richmond 5.14pm 5 trips Sun Richmond-Grose 22 M-F Richmond 5.38am Kurrajong 5.59pm 5 trips A Vale-Kurrajong Sat 9.04am Richmond 4.41pm 4 trips A Sun Richmond- 18RK M-F Kurrajong 5.55amR Richmond 4.02pmB C Kurmond- Bilpin 7.02amR 6.34pmK Kurrajong† Sat Kurrajong 9.23amR Kurrajong 4.31pmR 4 trips D Sun Richmond-Bowen 23V M-F Bowen Mtn 7.24am Richmond 6.04pm E Mountain‡ 33U Sat Sun Most Windsor-Richmond trips through-routed with trips to/from other destinations west of Richmond. † Selected trips extended to Kurrajong Heights or Bilpin. ‡ Via either Grose Vale or Kurmond. A – Includes loop trips (weekday mornings & Saturdays, Richmond-Grose Vale-Kurrajong-Kurmond-Richmond; weekday afternoons, reverse route). B – To Bilpin. C – 8 trips from Richmond to Kurrajong, 10 trips from Kurrajong to Richmond. Includes loop trips (morning, Richmond-Grose Vale-Kurrajong-Kurmond-Richmond; afternoon, reverse route). Trips extended to Kurrajong Heights: 2 from Richmond, 3 from Kurrajong Heights. 1 trip further extended to Bilpin. Plus school trips. D – Plus short-working/s before first trip shown. E – 2 trips from Bowen Mountain, 1 trip from Richmond. Plus school trips. K – To Kurrajong. R – To Richmond. RK – From Richmond to Kurrajong. U – Via Kurmond. V – Via Grose Vale.

Route 680 RICHMOND – BOWEN MOUNTAIN (via Grose Vale on trips from Richmond; via Grose Wold on return trips)  Extended from Bowen Mountain to Kurrajong (selected off-peak trips) Timeline 11 October 2009: As part of rearrangement of 680, Richmond – Bowen Mountain (selected trips extended from Bowen Mountain to Kurrajong) continued as 680, as a result of Ministry of Transport review of Region 1.

Streets From 11 October 2009 From Richmond (East Market St at station) via East Market St, Windsor Rd, Bosworth St, Kurrajong Rd, Bells Line of Road (North Richmond), Grose Vale Rd, William St, Campbell St, Pecks Rd, Grose Vale Rd (Grose Vale), Bowen Mountain Rd, Pamela Cr, Bunya Cr (Bowen Mountain), Bellbird Cr, Wattle St, Bowen Mountain Rd, Grose Vale Rd,Grose Wold Rd (Grose Wold), Grose River Rd, Grose Vale Rd, then reverse route to Kurrajong Rd, then Chapel St, Windsor Dt, East Market St to Richmond station. Kurrajong extension: On return from Bowen Mountain from Bowen Mountain Rd via Westbury Rd, Grose Vale Rd, Bells Line of Road (Kurrajong), Kurrajong Rd, Old Bells L ine of Road, Grose Vale Rd, Grose Wold Rd. Weekend trips: From Richmond station via normal route (via Grose Vale) to Grose Vale Rd/Grose Wold Rd, then Grose Wold Rd, then normal route (via Grose Wold) to Richmond station.

Page 21 of 78 16 August 2019 Private Route Histories Region 1 (1) Alterations  By May 2012: Selected trips via Grose Vale Rd direct, instead of William St, Campbell St, Pecks Rd.  By May 2012: Selected trips divert from Bowen Mountain Rd/Pamela Cr via Lieut Bowen Dr to end, then Lieut Bowen Dr to Pamela Cr.  By 29 November 2015: Ron Middleton VC Gardens diversion: Either direction from Pecks Rd/Campbell St via Pecks Rd, Arthur Phillip Dr to Ron Middleton VC Gardens, then reverse route to Pecks Rd/Campbell St.

Timetable Summary 11 October 2009

Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No

trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Richmond-Bowen Fr Rich M-F Richmond 6.11amB Bowen Mtn 6.33pmR A Mountain 22G 10.02amK Kurrajong 1.42pmR 28B Sat 8.04amG Grose Vale 5.26pmR 4 trips 63RKr Sun 9.04amG 2.26pmR 2 trips A – 8 trips. 2 off-peak trips extended to Kurrajong. B – To Bowen Mountain. G – To Grose Vale. K – To Kurrajong. R – To Richmond. RKr – Round trip, Richmond-Bowen Mountain-Kurrajong-Richmond.

Route 682 WINDSOR – BERKSHIRE PARK Timeline By February 1985: Renumbered from part of 206 [1925 number]. Operated on school days only by Macquarie Towns Coach Lines. December 1987: Transferred to Westbus (Bosnjak family, proprietors; Roger L Graham, general manager until 1990). 24 October 1988: Renumbered 674.

Streets From October 1985 Same or similar to 674 from 24 October 1988.

Route 682 WINDSOR – RICHMOND – GLOSSODIA via Terrace Rd Timeline 24 October 1988: Probably converted from a school service to provide:  School day service Richmond – Glossodia  Shopping service Windsor – Richmond – Freemans Reach on Thursdays only. Operated by Westbus (Bosnjak family, proprietors; Roger L Graham, general manager until 1990). By 28 May 1990: Windsor – Richmond – Freemans Reach shopping service also ran on Fridays. 18 April 1991: Service increased to run all weekdays, but curtailed to run Richmond – Glossodia. May 1999: Majority share of Westbus transferred to National Express Group. August 2005: Westbus transferred to Comfort Delgro Cabcharge joint venture. 11 October 2009: 668 & 682 amalgamated as 668 Windsor – Wilberforce – Glossodia – Richmond via Terrace Rd, as a result of Ministry of Transport review of Region 1.

Streets Richmond – Glossodia (school trips) From 24 October 1988 From Richmond (East Market St at station) via East Market St, Windsor Rd, Bosworth St, Kurrajong Rd, Bells Line of Road (North Richmond), Terrace Rd (Freemans Reach), Kurmond Rd, Creek Ridge Rd, Spinks Rd, Rose Cr, Kentucky Dr (Glossodia), Golden Valley Dr, Lindsay Pl, Chestnut Dr, Spinks Rd, Boomerang Dr, Ian St, Mitchell Dr, Page 22 of 78 16 August 2019 Private Route Histories Region 1 (1) Spinks Rd, Creek Ridge Rd, Kurmond Rd, Terrace Rd (Freemans Reach), Bells Line of Road, Kurrajong Rd, Bosworth St, Windsor Rd, East Market St to Richmond station.

Windsor – Richmond – Freemans Reach (shopping trips) From 24 October 1988 (Route between Windsor and Richmond not specified in timetable, but likely route shown between these two suburbs) From Windsor (Kable St at George St Mall) via Kable St, The Terrace, Fitzgerald St, George St, Richmond Rd [now Hawkesbury Valley Way], Windsor Rd, Windsor St, Bourke St, March St, East Market St (Richmond), Windsor Rd, Bosworth St, Kurrajong Rd, Bells Line of Road (North Richmond), Crooked Lane, Kurmond Rd, Terrace Rd (Freemans Reach), Bells Line of Road, Kurrajong Rd, then reverse route to George St, then Fitzgerald St, Macquarie St, Kable St to George St Mall (Windsor).

Richmond – Glossodia From 18 April 1991 From Richmond (East Market St at station) via East Market St, Windsor St, Bosworth St, Kurrajong Rd, Bells Line of Road (North Richmond), Crooked Lane, Kurmond Rd, Spinks Rd, Kentucky Dr (Glossodia), Golden Valley Dr, Lindsay Pl, Chestnut Dr, Spinks Rd, Boomerang Dr, Ian St, Mitchell Dr, Spinks Rd, Creek Ridge Rd, Kurmond Rd, Terrace Rd (Freemans Reach), Bells Line of Road, Kurrajong Rd, Bosworth St, Windsor St, East Market St to Richmond station.

Timetable Summary 24 October 1988

Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No

trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Windsor- 20 M-F Windsor 9.42am Freemans Rch 1.05pm 2 trips A Richmond- Sat Freemans Reach Sun A – Thursdays only. Plus school trips Richmond-Glossodia.

18 April 1991

Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No

trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Richmond- 40 M-F Glossodia 9.30am Glossodia 2.07pm 2 trips A Glossodia round Sat trip Sun A – Plus school trips.

Route 682 RICHMOND – KURRAJONG  Extended from Kurrajong to Berambing (selected trips) Timeline 11 October 2009: Renumbered from part of 680, as a result of Ministry of Transport review of Region 1. Operated by Westbus (Comfort Delgro Cabcharge). 6 October 2013: Transferred to Busways Blacktown (Rowe family) as successful tenderer for bus services in Region 1.

Streets From 11 October 2009 From Richmond (East Market St at station) via Windsor St, Bosworth St, Kurrajong Rd, Bells Line of Road (North Richmond, Kurmond), Old Bells Line of Road, Kurrajong Rd, Old Bells Line of Road to Kurrajong Post Office. From Kurrajong (Post Office, Old Bells Line of Road) via Old Bells Line of Road, Bells Line of Road, Kurrajong Rd, Chapel St, Windsor St, East Market St to Richmond station. Berambing extension: From Kurrajong (Bells Line of Road/Old Bells Line of Road) via Bells Line of Road (Bilpin) to Whitby turnaround (Berambing). Reverse on return.

Page 23 of 78 16 August 2019 Private Route Histories Region 1 (1) Timetable Summary 11 October 2009

Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No

trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Richmond- Fr Rich M-F Kurrajong 6.24amR Richmond 4.05pmB A Kurrajong† 18K Berambing 6.55amR 8.02pmK 52B Sat Richmond 7.04am Kurrajong 4.23pm 4 trips Sun 10.04am 4.23pm 2 trips † Selected trips extended to Berambing. A – Richmond-Kurrajong 11 trips, Richmond-Berambing 1 trip. B – To Berambing. K – To Kurrajong. R – To Richmond.

Route 683 WINDSOR – LONDONDERRY Timeline By February 1985: Limited service renumbered from part of 206 [1925 number]. Windsor – South Windsor shared woth 685. Operated by Macquarie Towns Coach Lines. December 1987: Transferred to Westbus (Bosnjak family, proprietors; Roger L Graham, general manager until 1990). 24 October 1988: Absorbed into 788.

Streets From October 1985 From Windsor (Kable St at George St Mall) via Kable St, The Terrace, Fitzgerald St, George St, Windsor station, George St, Brabyn St, Macquarie St, Bell St, George St, Campbell St, Macquarie St, Drummond St (South Windsor), Stewart St, Ham St, Berger Rd (South Windsor), Woods Rd, Stewart St, McKellar Cr (anti-clockwise loop), Stewart St, Collith Av, Woods Rd, George St, Blacktown Rd, Bennett Rd, Carrington Rd to Londonderry Rd (Londonderry). From Londonderry (Carrington Rd at Londonderry Rd) via reverse route to Brabyn St, then George St, Windsor station, George St, Fitzgerald St, Macquarie St, Kable St to George St Mall (Windsor).

Timetable Summary 1986

Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No

trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Windsor- 25 M-F Londonderry 7.40am Windsor 3.07pm 2 trips A Londonderry Sat 7.45am 12.00md 1 trip Sun A – Plus school trips.

Route 685 WINDSOR – SOUTH WINDSOR – BLIGH PARK Timeline By February 1985: Windsor – South Windsor renumbered from part of 206 [1925 number]. Windsor – South Windsor shared woth 683. Operated by Macquarie Towns Coach Lines. Late 1985: Extended from South Windsor to Bligh Park (new suburb). December 1987: Transferred to Westbus (Bosnjak family, proprietors; Roger L Graham, general manager until 1990). 24 October 1988: Renumbered 675.

Page 24 of 78 16 August 2019 Private Route Histories Region 1 (1) Streets Windsor – South Windsor From October 1985 From Windsor (Kable St at George St Mall) via Kable St, The Terrace, Fitzgerald St, George St, Windsor station, George St, Brabyn St, Macquarie St, Bell St, George St, Campbell St, Macquarie St, Drummond St, Stewart St, Ham St, Berger Rd, Woods Rd, Stewart St, McKellar Cr (anti-clockwise loop), Stewart St, Collith Av, Woods Rd, George St, Rickaby St (South Windsor), Church St, Ham St, George St, Bell St, Macquarie St, Brabyn St, George St, Windsor station, George St, Fitzgerald St, Macquarie St, Kable St to George St Mall (Windsor).

Windsor – South Windsor – Bligh Park From late 1985 Likely route same as or similar to 685 above, but extended to Bligh Park on same as or similar route to 675 (from 24 October 1988).

Timetable Summary 1986

Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No

trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Windsor-Bligh Park 20 M-F Bligh Park 6.14am Windsor 6.50pm 45* Sat 7.50am 1.25pm 60 Sun * More frequent in peak hours.

Route 686 WINDSOR – MEEHAN ST [now James Meehan St] Timeline By February 1985: Renumbered from part of 206 [1925 number]. Operated by Macquarie Towns Coach Lines. December 1987: Transferred to Westbus (Bosnjak family, proprietors; Roger L Graham, general manager until 1990). 24 October 1988: Renumbered 676.

Streets From October 1985 Same as 676.

Timetable Summary 1986

Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No

trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Windsor-Meehan St 10 M-F Meehan St 8.20am Windsor 3.30pm 3 trips A Sat Sun A – Plus later afternoon service provided by diversions of 685.

Route 688 WINDSOR – WILBERFORCE – GLOSSODIA Timeline By February 1985: Renumbered from part of 206 [1925 number]. Operated by Macquarie Towns Coach Lines. December 1987: Transferred to Westbus (Bosnjak family, proprietors; Roger L Graham, general manager until 1990). 24 October 1988: Renumbered 668.

Streets From October 1985 Same as or similar to 668 from 24 January 1988.

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Timetable Summary 1986

Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No

trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Windsor-Glossodia 35 M-F Windsor 6.19am Glossodia 6.11pm 6 trips Sat 8.20am 1.10pm 3 trips Sun

Route 689 WINDSOR – WILBERFORCE – SACKVILLE Timeline By February 1985: Renumbered from part of 206 [1925 number]. Operated by Macquarie Towns Coach Lines. December 1987: Transferred to Westbus (Bosnjak family, proprietors; Roger L Graham, general manager until 1990). 24 October 1988: Renumbered 669.

Streets From October 1985 Same as or similar to 669 from 24 January 1988.

Route 690 WINDSOR – RAAF BASE – RICHMOND Timeline By February 1985: Renumbered from 212 [1925 number]. Operated by Macquarie Towns Coach Lines. December 1987: Transferred to Westbus (Bosnjak family, proprietors; Roger L Graham, general manager until 1990). 24 October 1988: 690, 691 & 692 amalgamated & renumbered 680.

Streets From October 1985 From Windsor (Kable St at George St Mall) via Kable St, The Terrace, Fitzgerald St, George St, Windsor station, George St, Richmond Rd [now Hawkesbury Valley Way], Percival St, Dight St (RAAF Base), Clarendon St, Pitt St, Windsor St, Bourke St, March St, East Market St to Richmond station. From Richmond (East Market St at station) via East Market St, Windsor St, then reverse route to George St, then Fitzgerald St, Macquarie St, Kable St to George St Mall (Windsor shops).

Timetable Summary 1986

Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No

trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Windsor-Richmond 12 M-F Richmond 7.02am Windsor 5.50pm 8 trips Sat Windsor 8.10am Richmond 12.06pm 3 trips Sun

Route 691 RICHMOND – KURRAJONG  Extended from Kurrajong to Bilpin (selected trips)  Extended from Kurrajong to Bowen Mountain (selected trips) Timeline By February 1985: Previously unnumbered route given route number in the Sydney Region Route Number System. Operated by Macquarie Towns Coach Lines. Route between Richmond & Kurrajong shared with 692. December 1987: Transferred to Westbus (Bosnjak family, proprietors; Roger L Graham, general manager until 1990).

Page 26 of 78 16 August 2019 Private Route Histories Region 1 (1) 24 October 1988: 690, 691 & 692 amalgamated & renumbered 680.

Streets Richmond – Kurmond – Kurrajong (selected trips extended to Bilpin) From October 1985 From Richmond (East Market St at station) via East Market St, Windsor St, Chapel St, Kurrajong Rd, Bells Line of Road (North Richmond, Kurmond), Old Bells Line of Road to Kurrajong Post Office. From Kurrajong (Post Office, Old Bells Line of Road) via reverse route to Kurrajong Rd, then March St, East Market St to Richmond station. Bilpin extension: From Kurrajong (Bells Line of Road/Old Bells Line of Road) via Bells Line of Road to Bilpin. Reverse on return. North Richmond diversion: From North Richmond (Bells Line of Road) via Charles St, Elizabeth St, Campbell St, Pecks Rd, Grose Vale Rd to Bells Line of Road. Keda Circ diversion: From Grose Vale Rd via Sunnyside Cr, Matheson Av, Keda Circ (anti-clockwise loop), Matheson Av, Enfield Av, Sunnyside Cr to Grose Vale Rd.

Richmond – Bowen Mountain – Kurrajong From October 1985 From Richmond (East Market St at station) via East Market St, Windsor St, Chapel St, Kurrajong Rd, Bells Line of Road (North Richmond), Grose Vale Rd (Grose Vale), Bowen Mountain Rd, Wattle St, Bellbird Cr, Bunya Cr, Lieut Bowen Rd (Bowen Mountain), Bellbird Cr, Wattle St, Bowen Mountain Rd, Westbury Rd, Grose Vale Rd, Old Bells Line of Road (Kurrajong), then return to Richmond via Kurmond as per Richmond – Kurmond – Kurrajong above.

Timetable Summary October 1985 691, 692

Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No

trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips 691: Richmond- Fr Rich M-F Kurrajong 6.15amR Bowen Mtn 2.16pmR A Kurrajong† 15K Bowen Mtn 9.25amR Richmond 6.05pmK 26B Sat Richmond 8.28amN Kurrajong 11.50amR C 9.28amK Sun 692: Richmond- M-F Bilpin 7.25am Richmond 3.40pm 1 trip Bilpin Sat Sun † Selected trips extended to Bowen Mountain. A – Richmond-North Richmond 11 trips, Richmond-Kurrajong 7 trips. 1 trip extended from Kurrajong to Bowen Mountain. Plus 1 trip from Richmond to Bowen Mountain via Grose Vale. Plus school trips. B – To Bowen Mountain. C – Richmond-North Richmond 4 trips, Richmond-Kurrajong 2 trips. K – To Kurrajong. N – To North Richmond. R – To Richmond.

Route 692 RICHMOND – BILPIN Timeline By February 1985: Previously unnumbered route given route number in the Sydney Region Route Number System. Limited service. Richmond – Kurrajong shared with 691. Operated by Macquarie Towns Coach Lines. December 1987: Transferred to Westbus (Bosnjak family, proprietors; Roger L Graham, general manager until 1990). 24 October 1988: 690, 691 & 692 amalgamated as 680.

Streets Same as or similar to 691 from Richmond to Old Bells Line of Road, then Old Bells Line of Road, Bells Line of Road to Bilpin. Reverse on return. Page 27 of 78 16 August 2019 Private Route Histories Region 1 (1)

Timetable Summary See 691.

Route 693 RICHMOND – AGNES BANKS  Extended from Agnes Banks to Castlereagh (school trips) Timeline October 1985: Renumbered from part of 217 [1925 number]. Operated by Macquarie Towns Coach Lines. December 1987: Transferred to Westbus (Bosnjak family, proprietors; Roger L Graham, general manager until 1990). 24 October 1988: Renumbered 678 & extended from Castlereagh to Penrith.

Streets Richmond – Agnes Banks From October 1985 From Richmond (East Market St at station) via East Market St, Windsor St, Bosworth St, Castlereagh Rd, William Cox Dr, Grand Flaneur Av (clockwise loop), William Cox Dr, Castlereagh Rd, Penrith [now Castlereagh] Rd, Freeman Rd, Eaton St, Warnock Rd to Penrith [now Castlereagh] Rd (Agnes Banks). From Agnes Banks (Warnock Rd at Penrith [now Castlereagh] Rd) via Penrith [now Castlereagh] Rd, Castlereagh Rd, William Cox Dr, Grand Flaneur Av (clockwise loop), William Cox Dr, Castlereagh Rd, Lennox St, East Market St to Richmond station.

Timetable Summary 1986

Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No

trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Richmond-Agnes Fr Rich M-F Agnes Banks 8.40am Richmond 6.05pm 6 trips B Banks 5W Sat Richmond 8.55am W’m Cox Dr 11.15am 3 trips 10A Sun A – To Agnes Banks. B – School trips extended to Castlereagh. W – To William Cox Dr.

Route 718 For details of Route 718 before 11 March 2007, see Private Route Histories - Contract Region 4. SEVEN HILLS – KINGS LANGLEY Timeline 11 March 2007: Coincident with opening of Parramatta-Merriville Rd section of North West T-way:  Previous 718 curtailed to run Seven Hills – Kings Langley & transferred from Westbus to Busways Blacktown (Rowe family).  Blacktown – Kings Langley section replaced by part of 743.  Most trips through-routed with 743.

Streets From 11 March 2007 From Seven Hills (interchange) via Terminus Rd, Prospect Hwy, Seven Hills Rd, Joseph Banks Dr, Whitby Rd, James Cook Dr to Kings Langley shops. From Kings Langley (James Cook Dr at shops) via reverse route to Prospect Hwy, then Seven Hills interchange.

Page 28 of 78 16 August 2019 Private Route Histories Region 1 (1) Timetable Summary 4 November 2007

Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip es Destinations Day freq/No

trip time Not From Time From Time of trips Seven Hills-Kings 15 M-F Kings Langley 5.25am Seven Hills 6.38pm 60* Langley Sat 7.04am 5.22pm 60 Sun * More frequent in peak hours.

Route 720 BLACKTOWN FREE SHUTTLE Timeline 14 March 2011: Free shuttle (loop) service commenced by Busways Blacktown (Rowe family) on behalf of the NSW Government. 4 August 2013: Ceased without replacement, due to low patronage.

Streets From 14 March 2011 From Blacktown (interchange) one-way loop via bus bridge, Westpoint tunnel, Patrick St, Newton Rd, Campbell St, Main St, Blacktown Rd, Marcel Cr, Blacktown Hospital internal roads, Marcel Cr, Blacktown Rd, Sunnyholt Rd, First Av, Boys Av, Second Av, Prince St, Third Av, Blacktown interchange.

Timetable Summary 14 March 2011

Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No

trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Blacktown free 25 M-F Blacktown 9.00am Blacktown 2.15pm 15 shuttle Sat 9.00am 5.15pm 15 Sun 9.00am 5.15pm 15

Route 721 BLACKTOWN – PROSPECT Timeline January 1991: As part of reorganisation of Leslies Omnibus Service routes:  Renumbered from part of 187 [1925 number], but extended to run in a loop via Old Western Rd [now part of Reservoir Rd] south of Western Motorway.  Service provided by combined 721/722 before 8am and after 6pm weekdays and all weekends.  Operated by Leslies Omnibus Service (also trading as West-Trans). By 2 August 1992:  Curtailed to run Blacktown – Ashby St, Prospect when construction of Western Motorway blocked Flushcombe Rd.  Service in off-peak period weekdays also provided by combined 721/722. 5 June 1993: Transferred to Busways Blacktown (Rowe family). 7 June 1997: Replaced by new 721 (see next entry) & 722, as part of reorganisation of South Blacktown routes.

Streets From January 1991 From Blacktown (Main St at station) via Flushcombe Rd, Stanley St, Berg St, Lancelot St, Flushcombe Rd, Myrtle St, Norman St, Harrod St (Prospect), Church St [now Prospect Hwy], Old Western Rd [now Reservoir Rd], Flushcombe Rd [part now Cricketers Arms Rd], Azalea St, Heliotrope Cr, Clare St, Flushcombe Rd, Lancelot St, Berg St, Stanley St, Flushcombe Rd, Alpha St, Patrick St, Main St to Blacktown station.

Page 29 of 78 16 August 2019 Private Route Histories Region 1 (1) From 2 August 1992 From Blacktown (Main St at station) via Flushcombe Rd, Stanley St, Berg St, Lancelot St, Flushcombe Rd, Myrtle St, Rydal St, Ollier Cr, Ashby St (Prospect), Flushcombe Rd, Azalea St, Heliotrope Cr, Clare St, Flushcombe Rd, Lancelot St, Berg St, Stanley St, Flushcombe Rd, Alpha St, Patrick St, Main St to Blacktown station. Alteration From October 1995: To approach Blacktown from Patrick St via bus bridge to Blacktown interchange. Reverse on return.

Timetable Summary January 1991

Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No

trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Blacktown- 40 M-F Prospect 5.13am Prospect 7.48pm 45* A Prospect round Sat Blacktown 6.00am 6.33pm AM 40 B trip PM 70 Sun 7.30am Blacktown 6.10pm 65 B * More frequent in peak hours. A – Includes combined 721/722 before 8am and after 6pm. Extra trips Thursday night. B – Combined 721/722.

Route 721 BLACKTOWN – BLACKTOWN HOSPITAL Timeline 7 June 1997: Replaced part of 722 as part of reorganisation of South Blacktown routes. Operated by Busways Blacktown (Rowe family). 13 February 1999: 721 & 721B amalgamated as 721, but following route of 721B.

Streets From 7 June 1997 From Blacktown (interchange) via bus bridge, Patrick St, Alpha St, Flushcombe Rd, Newton Rd, Campbell St, Main St, Marcel Cr, Blacktown Hospital internal roads. From Blacktown Hospital (internal roads) via reverse route to Newton Rd, then Patrick St, bus bridge to Blacktown interchange.

By 13 February 1999 From Blacktown (interchange) via bus bridge, Patrick St, Newton Rd, Campbell St, Main St, Marcel Cr, Blacktown Hospital internal roads, Panorama Pde, Bungarribee Rd, Patrick St, bus bridge, Blacktown interchange. Alteration From 29 November 2015: From Blacktown Hospital (internal roads) via Blacktown Rd, Main St, Newtown Rd, Patrick St.

Timetable Summary 7 June 1997

Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No

trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Blacktown- 24 M-F Blacktown 8.56am Blackt’n Hosp 4.08pm 60 Blacktown Hospital round Sat 8.56am 5.09pm 60 trip Sun 9.52am 4.21pm 120

Page 30 of 78 16 August 2019 Private Route Histories Region 1 (1) Combined Routes 721/722 BLACKTOWN – TIMBERTOP – PROSPECT via Blacktown Hospital (Timbertop is in the area of Hilda St, Prospect.) Timeline January 1991: As part of reorganisation of Leslies Omnibus Service routes:  Service on 721 & 722 provided by combined route before 8am and after 6pm weekdays and all weekends.  Operated by Leslies Omnibus Service (also trading as West-Trans). 5 June 1993: Transferred to Busways Blacktown (Rowe family). 7 June 1997: Ceased as part of reorganisation of South Blacktown routes.

Streets From January 1991 From Blacktown (Main St at station) via 722 to Hilda St, then Harrod St, then 721 to Blacktown station.

From 2 August 1992 Other than Sunday afternoon From Blacktown (Main St at station) via 722 to Norman St, then Myrtle St, Flushcombe Rd, Azalea St, then 721 to Blacktown station. Sunday afternoon From Blacktown (Main St at station) via 721 to Azalea St, then Flushcombe Rd, Myrtle St, then 722 to Blacktown station. Alteration From October 1995: To approach Blacktown from Patrick St via bus bridge to Blacktown interchange. Reverse on return.

Route 721B BLACKTOWN – BLACKTOWN HOSPITAL Loop Timeline 7 February 1998: Commenced by Busways Blacktown (Rowe family) as part of its low floor bus network. Ran in addition to 721. 13 February 1999: 721 & 721B amalgamated as 721, but following route of 721B.

Streets From 7 February 1998 From Blacktown (interchange) via bus bridge, Patrick St, Newton Rd, Campbell St, Main St, Marcel Cr, Blacktown Hospital internal roads, Panorama Pde, Bungarribee Rd, Patrick St, bus bridge, Blacktown interchange.

Timetable Summary 7 February 1998

Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No

trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Blacktown- 19 M-F Blacktown 8.50am Blackt’n Hosp 5.00pm 60 Blacktown Hospital round Sat 9.50am 4.00pm 60 trip Sun 9.50am 5.00pm 60

Route 722 BLACKTOWN – BLACKTOWN HOSPITAL – TIMBERTOP (Timbertop is in the area of Hilda St, Prospect.) Timeline January 1991: As part of reorganisation of Leslies Omnibus Service routes:  Renumbered from part of 187 [1925 number].  Service provided by combined 721/722 before 8am and after 6pm and all weekends.  Operated by Leslies Omnibus Service (also trading as West-Trans). Page 31 of 78 16 August 2019 Private Route Histories Region 1 (1) 2 August 1992: Service in off-peak period weekdays also provided by combined 721/722. 5 June 1993: Transferred to Busways Blacktown (Rowe family). 7 June 1997: Altered as part of reorganisation of South Blacktown routes. See following entry.

Streets From January 1991 From Blacktown (Main St at station) via Flushcombe Rd, Bungarribee Rd, Panorama Pde, Blacktown Hospital internal roads, Panorama Pde, Lock St, Keyworth Dr, Erith St, Eltham St, Dinton St, Myrtle St, Keyne St, Hilda St (Timbertop/Prospect), Harrod St, Norman St, Myrtle St, Dinton St, then reverse route to Flushcombe Rd, then Alpha St, Patrick St, Main St to Blacktown station. Alterations From October 1995:  To approach Blacktown from Patrick St via bus bridge to Blacktown interchange. Reverse on return.  Ex Blacktown from PatrickSt via Alpha St, Flushcombe Rd, Bungarribee Rd. Reverse on return.

Timetable Summary January 1991

Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No

Route 722 BLACKTOWN – PROSPECT Timeline 7 June 1997: As part of reorganisation of South Blacktown routes:  Previous 721 & 722 amalgamated as 722.  Service provided by combined 722/724 after approx 8.30pm Mondays-Saturdays.  Operated by Busways Blacktown (Rowe family). 29 November 2015: Combined 722/724 replaced by trips on individual routes, as a result of Transport for NSW review of Blacktown-Mt Druitt south side area.

Streets From 7 June 1997 From Blacktown (interchange) via bus bridge, Patrick St, Bungarribee Rd, Lock St, Fullam Rd, Flushcombe Rd, Lancelot St, Erith St, Eltham St, Dinton St, Myrtle St, Rydal St, Ollier Cr, Ashby St (Prospect), Flushcombe Rd, Fullam Rd, Lock St, Bungarribee Rd, Patrick St, bus bridge to Blacktown interchange.

Timetable Summary 7 June 1997

Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No

trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Blacktown- 34 M-F Prospect 5.02am Prospect 11.16pm 30* A Prospect round Sat Blacktown 6.19am Blacktown 12.06am 30 A trip Sun 8.11am Prospect 9.18pm 60 * More frequent in peak hours. A – Includes combined 722/724 after 8.30pm, including extra trips Friday night.

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29 November 2015

Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No

trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Blacktown- 38 M-F Prospect 4.47am Prospect 12.07am 30* A Prospect round Sat Blacktown 6.17am 12.18am 30 trip Sun 8.52am 9.35pm 60 * More frequent in peak hours. A – Extra trip Friday night.

Combined Routes 722/724 BLACKTOWN – PROSPECT – ARNDELL PARK – BLACKTOWN Timeline 7 June 1997: Service on 722 & 724 provided by combined route after approx 8.30pm Mondays-Saturdays, as part of reorganisation of South Blacktown routes. Operated by Busways Blacktown (Rowe family). 29 November 2015: Replaced by trips on individual routes as a result of Transport for NSW review of Blacktown-Mt Druitt south side area.

Streets From 7 June 1997 From Blacktown (interchange) via 722 to Myrtle St (Prospect), then Flushcombe Rd, Great Western Hwy, Reservoir Rd (Arndell Park), then 724 to Blacktown interchange. Also diverted from Reservoir Rd via Holbeche Rd to and from Walters Rd on request to set down.

Route 723 BLACKTOWN – HUNTINGTON HEIGHTS via Walters & Tallawong Rds BLACKTOWN – TALLAWONG AV, BLACKTOWN via Walters & Tallawong Rds (Huntington Heights is in the area of Denis Winston Dr/Rosenthal St, Doonside.) Timeline January 1991: As part of reorganisation of Leslies Omnibus Service routes:  Blacktown – Tallawong Av renumbered from part of 187.  Service provided by combined 723/727 before 8am and after 6pm and all weekends.  Operated by Leslies Omnibus Service (also trading as West-Trans). 2 August 1992: Rerouted as Blacktown – Huntington Heights, as part of reorganisation of 723, 725 & 727. Service provided by combined 723/727 in weekday off-peak & nights & all weekend. 5 June 1993: Transferred to Busways Blacktown (Rowe family). 7 June 1997: Altered as part of reorganisation of South Blacktown routes (see next entry).

Streets Blacktown – Tallawong Av, Blacktown From January 1991 (Route not shown in timetable, but likely route based on timing points) From Blacktown (Main St at station) via Flushcombe Rd, Newton Rd, Balmoral St, Walters Rd, Douglas Rd, Tallawong Av, Burrell Pde, Maloney St, Bungarribee Rd, Walters Rd, Newton Rd, Balmoral St, Main St to Blacktown station.

Blacktown – Huntington Heights From 2 August 1992 From Blacktown (Main St at station) via Flushcombe Rd, Alpha St, Patrick St, Kildare Rd, Walters Rd, Douglas Rd, Denis Winston Dr (Huntington Heights), Rosenthal St, Douglas Rd, Walters Rd, Kildare Rd, Main St to Blacktown station. Alteration From October 1995: To approach Blacktown from Kildare Rd via bus bridge to Blacktown interchange. Reverse on return.

Page 33 of 78 16 August 2019 Private Route Histories Region 1 (1) Timetable Summary January 1991

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trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Blacktown- 30 M-F Douglas Rd 4.29am Douglas Rd 7.38pm 35 A Tallawong Av round Sat 5.49am Blacktown 6.45pm AM 35 B trip PM 60 Sun Blacktown 7.50am Douglas Rd 6.12pm 60 B A – Includes combined 723/727 before 8am and after 6pm. Extra trips Thursday night. B – Combined 723/727.

Route 723 BLACKTOWN – THERESA ST, BLACKTOWN Timeline 7 June 1997: Replaced part of 724 as part of reorganisation of South Blacktown routes. Limited service operated by Busways Blacktown (Rowe family). 13 February 1999: Ceased without replacement.

Streets From 7 June 1997 From Blacktown (interchange) via bus bridge, Patrick St, Newton Rd, Balmoral St, Reservoir Rd to Theresa St (Blacktown). Reverse on return.

Timetable Summary 7 June 1997

Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No

trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Blacktown-Theresa 9 M-F Blacktown 9.26am Theresa St 2.17pm 3 trips St, Blacktown Sat 9.26am 3.42pm 4 trips Sun 10.52am 3.24pm 2 trips

Route 723 BLACKTOWN – HUNTINGWOOD – EASTERN CREEK Industrial Park – MT DRUITT BLACKTOWN – RACEWAY Industrial Park – EASTERN CREEK Industrial Park – MT DRUITT Timeline 25 June 2012: New peak hour route, Blacktown – Raceway Industrial Park – Eastern Creek Industrial Park – Mt Druitt, commenced by Busways Blacktown (Rowe family). Runs in conjunction with 738. 27 July 2015: In a rearrangement of 723 & 724:  Rerouted via Huntingwood instead of Raceway Industrial Park. Service to Raceway Industrial Park replaced by rerouted 724.  Hours of service expanded to run throughout the day on weekdays.

Streets Blacktown – Raceway Industrial Park – Eastern Creek Industrial Park – Mt Druitt From 25 June 2012 From Blacktown (interchange) via bus bridge, Westpoint bus tunnel, Patrick St, Newton Rd, Reservoir Rd, Peter Brock Dr (Raceway Industrial Park), Brabham Dr, Great Western Hwy, Wallgrove Rd, Wonderland Dr, Honeycomb Dr to Grevillea St (Eastern Creek Industrial Park), then Honeycomb Dr, Wonderland Dr, Wallgrove Rd, Francis Rd, Sherbrooke St, North Pde to Mt Druitt interchange. Reverse on return. Trips direct via Great Western Hwy (morning to Blacktown, afternoon from Blacktown): Ex Blacktown from Reservoir Rd/Great Western Hwy via Great Western Hwy, Wallgrove Rd, Wonderland Dr. Reverse on return.

Page 34 of 78 16 August 2019 Private Route Histories Region 1 (1) Blacktown – Huntingwood – Eastern Creek Industrial Park – Mt Druitt Alteration From 27 July 2015: Ex Blacktown from Reservoir Rd/Great Western Hwy via Great Western Hwy, Huntingwood Dr (Huntingwood), William Dean St, Rudders St to Great Western Hwy. Reverse on return.

Timetable Summary 25 June 2012

Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No

trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Blacktown- 41 M-F Blacktown 5.03am Blacktown 6.46pm Ph Raceway Industrial Sat Park-Mt Druitt Sun Ph – Peak hours only (both directions).

27 July 2015

Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No

trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Blacktown- 47 M-F Blacktown 5.06am Blacktown 8.48pm 60* Raceway Industrial Sat Park-Mt Druitt Sun * More frequent in peak hours.

Combined Routes 723/727 BLACKTOWN – HUNTINGTON HEIGHTS (Huntington Heights is in the area of Denis Winston Dr/Rosenthal St, Doonside.) Timeline January 1991: As part of reorganisation of Leslies Omnibus Service routes:  Service on 723 & 727 provided by combined route before 8am and after 6pm and all weekends.  Operated by Leslies Omnibus Service (also trading as West-Trans). 5 June 1993: Transferred to Busways Blacktown (Rowe family). 7 June 1997: Ceased as part of reorganisation of South Blacktown routes.

Streets From 2 August 1992 From Blacktown (Main St at station) via Flushcombe Rd, Alpha St, Patrick St, Kildare Rd, Balmoral St, Newton Rd, Monash Rd, Bungarribee Rd, Maloney St, Burrell Pde, Tallawong Av, Douglas Rd, Denis Winston Dr (Huntington Heights), Rosenthal St, Douglas Rd, Walters Rd, Kildare Rd, Main St to Blacktown station. Alteration From October 1995: To approach Blacktown from Kildare Rd via bus bridge to Blacktown interchange. Reverse on return.

Route 724 BLACKTOWN – HUNTINGWOOD Timeline January 1991: As part of reorganisation of Leslies Omnibus Service routes:  Renumbered from part of 187 [1925 number].  Operated by Leslies Omnibus Service (also trading as West-Trans). 5 June 1993: Transferred to Busways Blacktown (Rowe family). 7 June 1997: Altered as part of reorganisation of South Blacktown routes (see next entry).

Page 35 of 78 16 August 2019 Private Route Histories Region 1 (1) Streets January 1991 From Blacktown (Main St at station) via Flushcombe Rd, Alpha St, Balmoral St, Reservoir Rd, Great Western Hwy, Doonside Rd (Huntingwood), Holbeche Rd, Walters Rd, Archer St, Reservoir Rd, Balmoral St, Alpha St, Patrick St, Main St to Blacktown station.

By 11 August 1993 Huntingwood Dr diversion (peak hours): Ex Blacktown from Great Western Hwy/Huntingwood Dr via Huntingwood Dr, Horsley Rd [now Brabham Dr] to Great Western Hwy/Doonside Rd. Alteration From October 1995: To approach Blacktown from Patrick St via bus bridge to Blacktown interchange. Reverse on return.

Timetable Summary January 1991

Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No

trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Blacktown- 35 M-F Huntingwood 5.15am Huntingwood 7.51pm 40 A Huntingwood round Sat 5.51am Blacktown 6.50pm AM 40 trip PM 70 Sun 7.11am Blacktown 6.40pm 65 A – Extra trips Thursday night.

Route 724 BLACKTOWN – ARNDELL PARK  Extended from Arndell Park to Huntingwood Industrial Area (peak hours, 1997-2015) BLACKTOWN – ARNDELL PARK – RACEWAY Industrial Park via Holbeche Rd Timeline 7 June 1997: As part of reorganisation of South Blacktown routes:  Replaced parts of 724 & 725.  Base service, Blacktown – Arndell Park, with weekday peak hour extension from Arndell Park to Huntingwood Industrial Area.  Service provided by combined 722/724 after approx 8.30pm Mondays-Saturdays.  Operated by Busways Blacktown (Rowe family). 27 July 2015: In a rearrangement of 723 & 724:  Rerouted via Raceway Industrial Park bidirectional loop instead of Huntingwood Industrial Area. Service to Huntingwood Industrial Area replaced by 723.  Hours of service of Holbeche Rd & Raceway Industrial Park bidirectional loop expanded to run throughout the day on weekdays. 29 November 2015: Combined 722/724 replaced by trips on individual routes 722 & 724, as a result of Transport for NSW review of Blacktown-Mt Druitt south side area.

Streets Blacktown – Arndell Park (extended to Huntingwood in peak hours) From 7 June 1997 From Blacktown (interchange) via bus bridge, Patrick St, Newton Rd, Balmoral St, Bungarribee Rd, Walters Rd, Holbeche Rd, Reservoir Rd, Penny Pl to end (Arndell Park), then Penny Pl, Reservoir Rd, Archer St, Walters Rd, Bungarribee Rd, Balmoral St, Newton Rd, Patrick St, bus bridge to Blacktown interchange. Huntingwood extension: From Arndell Park (Walters Rd/Holbeche Rd) via Holbeche Rd, Doonside Rd, Horsley Rd [now Brabham Dr], Huntingwood Dr, Great Western Hwy, Walters Rd to Holbeche Rd.

Page 36 of 78 16 August 2019 Private Route Histories Region 1 (1) Blacktown – Arndell Park – Raceway Industrial Park Alteration From 27 July 2015: Mornings Ex Blacktown from Walters Rd/Holbeche Rd via Holbeche Rd, Doonside Rd, Brabham Dr, Peter Brock Dr, Reservoir Rd, Archer St. Afternoons Ex Blacktown from Reservoir Rd/Penny Pl via Reservoir Rd, Peter Brock Dr, Brabham Dr, Doonside Rd, Holbeche Rd to Walters Rd.

Timetable Summary 7 June 1997

Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No

trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Blacktown-Arndell 29BAr M-F Blacktown 5.07am Arndell Pk 11.22pm A Park† 36BHr Sat Arndell Pk 6.01am Blacktown 12.06am 30 B Sun Blacktown 7.48am Arndell Pk 8.47pm 60 † Extended to Huntingwood in peak hours. A – Day, Blacktown-Arndell Park 30. Peak hours, extended to Huntingwood. Includes combined 722/724 after 8.30pm. Extra trip Friday night. B – Includes combined 722/724 after 8.30pm. BAr – Round trip, Blacktown-Arndell Park-Blacktown. BHr – Round trip, Blacktown-Huntingwood-Blacktown.

27 July 2015

Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No

trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Blacktown-Arndell 35BAr M-F Blacktown 5.17amR Raceway I/Pk 7.40pmB C Park-Raceway 45BRr Arndell Pk 11.40pmB Industrial Park Sat Arndell Pk 5.54amB 12.30amB 30 Sun Blacktown 8.44amA 9.59pmB 60 * More frequent in peak hours. A – To Arndell Park. B – To Blacktown. BAr – Round trip, Blacktown-Arndell Park-Blacktown. BRr – Round trip, Blacktown-Raceway Industrial Park-Blacktown C – Day, Blacktown-Arndell Park 30, Blacktown-Raceway Industrial Park 60*. Plus short-working/s before first trip shown. R – To Raceway Industrial Park.

Route 725 BLACKTOWN – DOONSIDE (station) via Kildare Rd Timeline January 1991: As part of reorganisation of Leslies Omnibus Service routes:  Renumbered from part of 211 [1925 number].  Operated by Leslies Omnibus Service (also trading as West-Trans). 2 August 1992: Altered as part of reorganisation of 723, 725 & 727. 5 June 1993: Transferred to Busways Blacktown (Rowe family). 7 June 1997: Altered as part of reorganisation of South Blacktown routes (see next entry).

Streets From January 1991 From Blacktown (Main St at station) via Flushcombe Rd, Alpha St, Patrick St, Kildare Rd, Rosenthal St, Astral Dr, Solaris Dr, Monash Rd, Bungarribee Rd, Rosenthal St, Birdwood Av, Mandoo Dr, Kildare Rd, School Pde to Doonside station.

Page 37 of 78 16 August 2019 Private Route Histories Region 1 (1) From Doonside (School Pde at station) via Kildare Rd, then reverse route to Astral Dr, then Rosenthal St, Kildare Rd, Main St to Blacktown station.

From 2 August 1992 From Blacktown (Main St at station) via Flushcombe Rd, Alpha St, Patrick St, Kildare Rd, Rosenthal St, Birdwood Av, Mandoo Dr, Kildare Rd, School Pde to Doonside station. From Doonside (School Pde at station) via Kildare Rd, Main St to Blacktown station. Astral Dr diversion (weekday off peak & weekend): Ex Blacktown from Rosenthal St/Astral Dr via Astral Dr, Solaris Dr, Monash Rd, Bungarribee Rd, Rosenthal St to Birdwood Av. Alteration From October 1995: To approach Blacktown from Patrick St via bus bridge to Blacktown interchange. Reverse on return.

Timetable Summary January 1991

Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No

trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Blacktown- 15 M-F Doonside 4.35am Doonside 8.15pm 40 Doonside Sat 5.30am 6.35pm AM 35 PM 60 Sun 7.35am Blacktown 6.30pm 60

Route 725 BLACKTOWN – DOONSIDE (Douglas Rd) Timeline 7 June 1997: Replaced parts of 723, 725 & 727 as part of reorganisation of South Blacktown routes. Operated by Busways Blacktown (Rowe family). 29 November 2015: Replaced by new 728 & existing 729, as a result of Transport for NSW review of Blacktown-Mt Druitt south side area.

Streets From 7 June 1997 From Blacktown (interchange) via bus bridge, Kildare Rd, Rosenthal St, Douglas Rd (Doonside), Pembroke St, Burrell Pde, Maloney St, Bungarribee Rd, Rosenthal St, Kildare Rd, Balmoral St, Alpha St, Patrick St, bus bridge to Blacktown interchange. Mandoo Dr diversion (Monday-Saturday nights & all day Sundays): Ex Blacktown from Kildare Rd/Rosenthal St via Kildare Rd, Mandoo Dr, Birdwood Av to Rosenthal St. Reverse on return on Sundays only.

Timetable Summary 7 June 1997

Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No

trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Blacktown- 34 M-F Blacktown 4.41am Douglas Rd 11.18pm 30* A Doonside (Douglas round Sat Douglas Rd 5.34am 12.18am 30 Rd) trip Sun Blacktown 7.49am 9.18pm 60 * More frequent in peak hours. A – Extra trip Friday night.

Page 38 of 78 16 August 2019 Private Route Histories Region 1 (1) Route 725W BLACKTOWN – AUSTRALIA’S WONDERLAND  Diversion via/extension to Eastern Creek Raceway (Australia’s Wonderland was later known as Wonderland Sydney.) Timeline 7 June 1997: As part of reorganisation of South Blacktown routes:  Replaced 728, but level of service reduced in view of Busways’ existing 738 Mt Druitt – Rooty Hill – Australia’s Wonderland.  Ran on weekends & school holidays when Australia’s Wonderland theme park open.  Diverted via or extended to Eastern Creeek Raceway if required when events operating there.  Operated by Busways Blacktown (Rowe family). 13 February 1999:  Rerouted via Rooty Hill station instead of Doonside Rd.  Shared route between Rooty Hill & Australia’s Wonderland with 738. 5 May 2004: Ceased without replacement when Wonderland Sydney theme park closed.

Streets From 7 June 1997 From Blacktown (interchange) via bus bridge, Kildare Rd, Rosenthal St, Douglas Rd (Doonside), Doonside Rd, Great Western Hwy, Wallgrove Rd, Wonderland entrance road to Australia’s Wonderland. From Australia’s Wonderland via reverse route to Rosenthal St, then Kildare Rd, Balmoral St, Alpha St, Patrick St, bus bridge to Blacktown interchange. Eastern Creek Raceway diversion: Ex Blacktown from Doonside Rd/Great Western Hwy via Horsley Rd [now Brabham Dr] to Ferres Rd roundabout. Reverse on return. Alterations From 13 February 1999:  Ex Blacktown from Kildare Rd to Rooty Hill station (? route), then 738 to Australia’s Wonderland. Reverse on return.  (Eastern Creek Raceway extension): From Australia’s Wonderland via Wonderland entrance road, Wallgrove Rd, Great Western Hwy, Horsley Rd [now Brabham Dr] to Ferres Rd roundabout. Reverse on return.

Timetable Summary 7 June 1997

Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No

trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Blacktown- 23 M-F Blacktown 9.27am Aust W’land 5.10pm 2 trips A Australia’s Sat 9.27am 5.10pm 2 trips Wonderland Sun 9.27am 5.10pm 2 trips A – School holidays only.

Route 726 BLACKTOWN – DOONSIDE via Monash Rd  Extended from Doonside to Bungarribee (2013-15) Timeline 7 June 1997: New route, Blacktown – Doonside, replacing parts of 725 & 727 as part of reorganisation of South Blacktown routes. Operated by Busways Blacktown (Rowe family). 20 October 2013: Extended from Doonside station to Bungarribee (new suburb). 726 & 729 shared service to Bungarribee from 27 July 2015 to 29 November 2015. 29 November 2015: Reverted to Blacktown – Doonside, as a result of Transport for NSW review of Blacktown-Mt Druitt south side area. Service to Bungarribee replaced by new 728.

Page 39 of 78 16 August 2019 Private Route Histories Region 1 (1) Streets Blacktown – Doonside From 7 June 1997 From Blacktown (interchange) via bus bridge, Patrick St, Newton Rd, Monash Rd, Solaris Dr, Astral Dr, Rosenthal St, Birdwood Av, Mandoo Dr, Kildare Rd, School Pde to Doonside station. From Doonside (School Pde at station) via Kildare Rd, then reverse route to Blacktown interchange.

Blacktown – Doonside – Bungarribee Alteration From 20 October 2013: Extended from Doonside station (School Pde) via Doonside Rd, (first) Steeltrap Dr (Bungarribee), Doonside Rd, School Pde, Kildare Rd.

Blacktown – Doonside Alteration From 29 November 2015: Reverted to route as from 7 June 1997.

Timetable Summary 7 June 1997

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trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Blacktown- 14 M-F Doonside 6.26am Blacktown 5.52pm 60* Doonside Sat 7.54am 4.42pm 60 Sun 9.18am 4.54pm 2 trips * More frequent in peak hours.

20 October 2013

Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No

trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Blacktown- Fr Black M-F Bungarribee 6.42am Blacktown 6.11pm 60* A Doonside- 20D Sat Doonside 8.46am 4.30pm 60 Bungarribee 23B Sun Blacktown 9.38am Doonside 3.50pm 120 * More frequent in peak hours. A – Plus short-working/s before first trip shown. B – To Bungarribee. D – To Doonside.

29 November 2015

Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No

trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Blacktown- 17 M-F Doonside 6.47am Blacktown 6.11pm 60* Doonside Sat Blacktown 9.30am Doonside 4.45pm 60 Sun 9.49am 4.03pm 120 * More frequent in peak hours.

Route 727 BLACKTOWN – HUNTINGTON HEIGHTS via Monash Rd BLACKTOWN – TALLAWONG AV, BLACKTOWN via Monash Rd & Bungarribee Rd (Huntington Heights is in the area of Denis Winston Dr/Rosenthal St, Doonside.) Timeline January 1991: As part of reorganisation of Leslies Omnibus Service routes:  Blacktown – Huntington Heights renumbered from part of 187 [1925 number].  Service provided by combined 723/727 before 8am and after 6pm and all weekends.  Operated by Leslies Omnibus Service (also trading as West-Trans). 2 August 1992: Altered to Blacktown – Tallawong Av as part of reorganisation of 723, 725 & 727. 5 June 1993: Transferred to Busways Blacktown (Rowe family). Page 40 of 78 16 August 2019 Private Route Histories Region 1 (1) 7 June 1997: Replaced by parts of new 725 & 726 as part of reorganisation of South Blacktown routes.

Streets Blacktown – Huntington Heights From January 1991 From Blacktown (Main St at station) via Flushcombe Rd, Alpha St, Patrick St, Kildare Rd, Balmoral St, Newton Rd, Monash Rd, Bungarribee Rd, Tallawong Av, Douglas Rd, Denis Winston Dr (Huntington Heights), Rosenthal St, Douglas Rd, Doonside Rd, Bungarribee Rd, Monash Rd, Newton Rd, Patrick St, Main St to Blacktown station.

Blacktown – Tallawong Av, Blacktown From 2 August 1992 From Blacktown (Main St at station) via Flushcombe Rd, Alpha St, Patrick St, Kildare Rd, Balmoral St, Newton Rd, Monash Rd, Solaris Dr, Astral Dr, Rosenthal St, Bungarribee Rd, Tallawong Av, Burrell Pde, Maloney St, Bungarribee Rd, Lancaster St, Newton Rd, Patrick St, Main St to Blacktown station. Alteration From October 1995: To approach Blacktown from Patrick St via bus bridge to Blacktown interchange. Reverse on return.

Timetable Summary January 1991

Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No

trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Blacktown- 30 M-F Huntington Hts 4.29am Huntington Hts 7.38pm 35 A Huntington Heights round Sat 5.49am Blacktown 6.45pm AM 35 B trip PM 60 Sun Blacktown 7.50am Huntington Hts 6.12pm 60 B A – Includes combined 723/727 before 8am and after 6pm. Extra trips Thursday night. B – Combined 723/727.

Route 727 BLACKTOWN – TALLAWONG AV, BLACKTOWN via Bungarribee Rd & Walters Rd Timeline 7 February 1998: Commenced by Busways Blacktown (Rowe family), as a low-floor route. 13 February 1999: Route shortened where it duplicated 726. 29 November 2015: Replaced by new 728, as a result of Transport for NSW review of Blacktown-Mt Druitt south side area.

Streets From 7 February 1998 From Blacktown (interchange) via bus bridge, Patrick St, Newton Rd, Monash Rd, Solaris Dr, Astral Dr, Rosenthal St, Kildare Rd, Mandoo Dr, Birdwood Av, Rosenthal St, Bungarribee Rd, Tallawong Av, Burrell Pde, Leslie St, Douglas Rd, Walters Rd, Newton Rd, Patrick St, bus bridge to Blacktown interchange.

From 13 February 1999 From Blacktown (interchange) via bus bridge, Patrick St, Newton Rd, Balmoral St, Bungarribee Rd, Tallawong Av, Burrell Pde, Leslie St, Douglas Rd, Walters Rd, Bungarribee Rd, Balmoral St, Newton Rd, Patrick St, bus bridge to Blacktown interchange.

Timetable Summary 7 February 1998

Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No

trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Blacktown- 28 M-F Tallawong Av 8.30am Tallawong Av 5.35pm 60 A Tallawong Av round Sat 9.30am Blacktown 5.15pm 60 A trip Sun 9.30am 4.15pm 60 A A – Plus short-working/s before first trip shown. Page 41 of 78 16 August 2019 Private Route Histories Region 1 (1)

13 February 1999

Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No

trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Blacktown- 25 M-F Tallawong Av 9.05am Tallawong Av 4.03pm 5 trips Tallawong Av round Sat Blacktown 9.55am 4.05pm 120 trip Sun 9.35am 3.35pm 3 trips

Route 728 BLACKTOWN – AUSTRALIA’S WONDERLAND  Via Eastern Creek Raceway if required (Australia’s Wonderland was later known as Wonderland Sydney.) Timeline January 1991: As part of reorganisation of Leslies Omnibus Service routes:  Blacktown – Australia’s Wonderland renumbered from part of 187 [1925 number].  Ran on weekends & school holidays when Australia’s Wonderland theme park open.  Operated by Leslies Omnibus Service (also trading as West-Trans). 5 June 1993: Transferred to Busways Blacktown (Rowe family). By August 1993: Diverted via Eastern Creek raceway if required. 7 June 1997: Renumbered 725W as part of reorganisation of South Blacktown routes.

Streets From January 1991 From Blacktown (Main St at station) via Main St, Flushcombe Rd, Alpha St, Balmoral St, Reservoir Rd, Great Western Hwy, Wallgrove Rd, Wonderland entrance road [now Wonderland Dr] (Australia’s Wonderland). From Australia’s Wonderland via reverse route to Balmoral St, then Kildare Rd, Main St to Blacktown station. Alterations  By October 1995: From Blacktown via Kildare Rd, Rosenthal St, Douglas Rd, Doonside Rd, Great Western Hwy, Wallgrove Rd, Wonderland entrance road [now Wonderland Dr] (Australia’s Wonderland). Reverse on return.  From October 1995: To approach Blacktown from Kildare Rd via bus bridge to Blacktown interchange. Reverse on return.

Timetable Summary January 1991

Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No

trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Blacktown- 18 M-F Blacktown 8.30am Aust W’land 6.20pm 45 A Australia’s Sat 8.30am 6.20pm 45 B Wonderland Sun 8.30am 6.20pm 45 B A – School holidays only. B – Plus later night trips when Wonderland open late.

Route 728 BLACKTOWN – BUNGARRIBEE – EASTERN CREEK – MT DRUITT via Douglas Rd Timeline 29 November 2015: New route replacing 737 & parts of 725-727, as a result of Transport for NSW review of Blacktown-Mt Druitt south side area.

Streets From 29 November 2015 From Blacktown (interchange) via bus bridge, Westpoint bus tunnel, Patrick St, Newton Rd, Lancaster St, Bungarribee Rd, Tallawong Av, Burrell Rd, Pembroke St, Douglas Rd (Doonside), Steeltrap Dr (Bungarribee),

Page 42 of 78 16 August 2019 Private Route Histories Region 1 (1) Garmarada Av, Eastern Rd, Rooty Hill Rd South, Evans Rd, Beaconsfield Rd, Gardner St (Eastern Creek), John St, Rupertswood Rd, Charlotte Rd, Francis Rd, Sherbrooke St, North Pde to Mt Druitt interchange. Reverse on return. Rooty Hill station diversion (peak hours): Either direction from Rooty Hill Rd South/Eastern Rd via Rooty Hill Rd South, Beames Av (Rooty Hill), Catherine Cr, Barker St, Rooty Hill Rd South to Eastern Rd.

Timetable Summary 29 November 2015

Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No

trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Blacktown- Fr Black M-F Bungarribee 5.01amB Mt Druitt 10.20pmB A Bungarribee- 20U Blacktown 7.11amM Eastern Creek-Mt 43M Sat 6.23amM 11.00pmB 30 C Druitt Sun Mt Druitt 8.02amB Blacktown 8.30pmM 60 * More frequent in peak hours. A – Early morning, Bungarribee to Blacktown. Day, Blacktown-Mt Druitt 30*. Peak hour trips run to/divert via Rooty Hill station. B – To Blacktown. C – Plus short-working/s before first trip & after last trip shown. M – To Mt Druitt. U – To Bungarribee.

Route 729 BLACKTOWN – MINCHINBURY – MT DRUITT via Kildare Rd Timeline 19 April 2015: Interim route, Blacktown – Bungarribee – Minchinbury – Mt Druitt, commenced by Busways Blacktown (Rowe family), pending a future review of Blacktown-Mt Druitt south side area. Duplicated parts of 725, 726 & 739. 726 & 729 shared service to Bungarribee from 27 July 2015 to 29 November 2015. 29 November 2015: As a result of Transport for NSW review of Blacktown-Mt Druitt south side area:  Permanently replaced 739 (including Minchinbury Industrial Area diversion) & part of 725.  Rerouted via full length of Rosenthal Av (not via Bungarribee). Service to Bungarribee replaced by new 728.

Streets From 19 April 2015 From Blacktown (interchange) via bus bridge, Westpoint bus tunnel, Patrick St, Newton Rd, Walters Rd, Kildare Rd (Doonside), Rosenthal St, Bungarribee Rd, Steeltrap Dr (Bungarribee), Doonside Rd, Great Western Hwy, Fleurs St, Minchin Dr (Minchinbury), McFarlane Dr, Robinson St, Archbold Rd, George St, Miller St, Coates St, Fuller St, Carlisle Av, Kurrajong Av, Oxford Lane, North Pde to Mt Druitt interchange. Reverse on return. Alterations From 29 November 2015  Ex Blacktown from Rosenthal St via Douglas Rd, Doonside Rd. Reverse on return.  Minchinbury Industrial Area diversion: Mornings Ex Mt Druitt from George St/Great Western Hwy via Great Western Hwy, Colyton Rd, Sterling Rd, Sargents Rd, Archbold Rd to Robinson St. Afternoons Ex Blacktown from Robinson St via reverse route.

Timetable Summary 19 April 2015

Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No

trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Blacktown- 43 M-F Blacktown 5.00am Mt Druitt 10.38pm 60* Minchinbury-Mt Sat 6.18am 11.22pm 60 Druitt Sun Mt Druitt 7.58am Blacktown 8.08pm 60 * More frequent in peak hours.

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29 November 2015

Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No

trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Blacktown- 43 M-F Blacktown 4.59am Mt Druitt 10.40pm 30* A Minchinbury-Mt Sat Mt Druitt 6.30am 11.34pm 30 B Druitt Sun 7.58am Blacktown 8.31pm 60 * More frequent in peak hours. A – Plus short-working/s before first shown. B – Plus short-working/s before first trip & after last trip shown.

Route 730 PARRAMATTA – GLENWOOD – KELLYVILLE RIDGE Timeline 14 July 2003: Peak hour service to new suburb commenced by Busways Blacktown (Rowe family). 11 March 2007: Coincident with opening of Parramatta-Merriville Rd section of North West T-way:  Transferred to Hillsbus (Comfort Delgro Cabcharge).  Renumbered T63.  Transferred to Contract Region 4.

Streets From 14 July 2003 From Parramatta (Darcy St at station) via Church St, Argyle St, Park Pde, Alexandra Av (Westmead), Hawkesbury Rd, Darcy Rd, Briens Rd, Old Windsor Rd, Meurants Lane, Glenwood Park Dr (east leg), Forman Av (Glenwood), Glenwood Park Dr (west leg), Sorrento Dr, Sunnyholt Rd, Stanhope Pkwy to Perfection Av (Stanhope Gardens), then Stanhope Pkwy, Sunnyholt Rd, Old Windsor Rd, Newbury Av to Perfection Av, then Newbury Av, Old Windsor Rd, Windsor Rd, Merriville Rd, Conrad Rd to Keirle Rd (Kellyville Ridge). From Kellyville Ridge (Conrad Rd at Keirle Rd) via reverse route to Park Pde, then Argyle St to Parramatta station. Alterations  From 28 January 2004: Ex Parramatta from Sorrento Dr via Sunnyholt Rd, Quakers Hill Pkwy, Sentry Dr, Stanhope Pkwy to Majestic Dr, then Stanhope Pkwy (Stanhope Gardens), Perfection Av, Newbury Av, Old Windsor Rd, Windsor Rd, Merriville Rd, Conrad Rd to Keirle Rd (Kellyville Ridge). Reverse on return.  From 30 May 2005: Ex Parramatta from Sentry Dr via Stanhope Pkwy, Conrad Rd (Kellyville Ridge), Merriville Rd, Windsor Rd, Old Windsor Rd, Newbury Av, Perfection Av, Stanhope Pkwy to east of Sentry Dr (terminus in Stanhope Gardens). Reverse on return.  From 19 February 2006: Toapproach Parramatta from Park Pde via Argyle St to new interchange (Argyle St). Reverse on return.

Timetable Summary 14 July 2003

Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No

trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Parramatta- 48 M-F Kellyville Rdg 6.05am Parramatta 6.20pm Ph Kellyville Ridge Sat Sun Ph – Peak hours only.

Route 730 BLACKTOWN – GLENWOOD – BELLA VISTA – CASTLE HILL via North West T-way Timeline 26 May 2019: Renumbered from T70, coincident with opening of Sydney Metro North West line (Chatswood- Tallawong). Operated by Busways Blacktown (Rowe family).

Page 44 of 78 16 August 2019 Private Route Histories Region 1 (1) Streets From 26 May 2019 From Blacktown (interchange) via George St, North West (Blacktown-Parklea) T-way, Meurants Lane, Glenwood Park Dr (full loop) (Glenwood), Meurants Lane, Greenhill Dr, Norwest Blvd (Bella Vista), Windsor Rd, Victoria Av, Carrington Rd, Doran Dr, De Clambe Dr (Hills Showground station), Showground Rd, Old Northern Rd, Castle Hill Ring Road [Cecil Av, Terminus St], Castle Hill interchange. From Castle Hill (interchange) via Crane Rd, Castle Hill Ring Road [Terminus St, Cecil Av], then reverse route to Blacktown interchange.

Timetable Summary 26 May 2019

Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No

trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Blacktown-Bella 43 M-F Blacktown 5.55am Castle Hill 11.37pm 30* A Vista-Castle Hill Sat 7.35am 11.53pm 30 B Sun 8.05am 10.53pm 60 B A – Plus short-working/s before first trip & after last trip shown. B – Plus short-working/s before first shown.

Route 731 BLACKTOWN – STANHOPE GARDENS – ROUSE HILL Town Centre via North West T- way Timeline 26 May 2019: Renumbered from part of T71, coincident with opening of Sydney Metro North West line (Chatswood-Tallawong). Operated by Busways Blacktown (Rowe family).

Streets From 26 May 2019 From Blacktown (interchange) via George St, North West (Blacktown-Parklea) T-way, Wilson Rd, Chase (Acacia Gardens), Quakers Hill Pkwy, Sentry Dr (Stanhope Gardens), Stanhope Pkwy, Conrad Rd, Merriville Rd (Kellyville Ridge), North West (Parramatta-Rouse Hill) T-way to Rouse Hill Town Centre. Reverse on return

Timetable Summary 26 May 2019

Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No

trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Blacktown- Fr Black M-F Rouse Hill TC 5.40am Rouse Hill TC 11.54pm 30* A Stanhope Gardens- 25V Sat Blacktown 5.59amV 12.09amB C Rouse Hill Town 34R 7.29amR Centre Sun 8.29am Blacktown 10.29pm 60 A – Plus short-working/s before first shown. B – To Blacktown. C – Early morning, Blacktown- Kellyville Ridge (Vinegar Hill Rd). Day, Blacktown-Rouse Hill Town Centre 30. R – To Rouse Hill Town Centre. V – To Kellyville Ridge (Vinegar Hill Rd).

Route 732 BLACKTOWN – QUAKERS HILL – ROUSE HILL Town Centre via North West T-way & Pye Rd Timeline 26 May 2019: Renumbered from T72, coincident with opening of Sydney Metro North West line (Chatswood- Tallawong). Operated by Busways Blacktown (Rowe family).

Page 45 of 78 16 August 2019 Private Route Histories Region 1 (1) Streets From 26 May 2019 From Blacktown (interchange) via George St, North West (Blacktown-Parklea) T-way, Wilson Rd, Pye Rd, Highfield Rd, Lalor Rd to Quakers Hill station, then Lalor Rd, Hambledon Rd, Bali Dr, Walker St, Burdekin Rd, Alex Av (Quakers Hill), Schofields Rd to Rouse Hill Town Centre. Reverse on return.

Timetable Summary 26 May 2019

Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No

trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Blacktown-Quakers 44 M-F Rouse Hill TC 4.55am Blacktown 11.12pm 30* A Hill-Rouse Hill Sat 6.19am 12.19am 30 Town Centre Sun 8.44am 10.51pm 60 * More frequent in peak hours. A – Extra trip Friday night.

Route 734 BLACKTOWN – THE PONDS – RIVERSTONE via North West T-way Timeline 26 May 2019: Renumbered from T74, coincident with opening of Sydney Metro North West line (Chatswood- Tallawong). Operated by Busways Blacktown (Rowe family).

Streets From 26 May 2019 From Blacktown (interchange) via George St, North West (Blacktown-Parklea) T-way, Stanhope Pkwy (Stanhope Gardens), The Ponds Blvd, Riverbank Dr (The Ponds), Hambledon Rd, Burdekin Rd, Railway Tce (Schofields), Advance St, Junction Rd, St Albans Rd, Railway Tce to Riverstone station. Reverse on return.

Timetable Summary 26 May 2019

Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No

trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Blacktown-The 37 M-F Riverstone 5.04am Blacktown 11.45pm 30 Ponds-Riverstone Sat 6.40am 10.55pm 30 Sun 7.36am 10.55pm 60

Route 735 CITY (Railway Square) – GLENWOOD – KELLYVILLE RIDGE via M2 Hills Motorway Timeline 14 July 2003: Peak hour service to new suburb commenced by Busways Blacktown (Rowe family). 11 March 2007: Coincident with opening of Parramatta-Merriville Rd section of North West T-way:  Transferred to Hillsbus (Comfort Delgro Cabcharge).  Renumbered 616.  Transferred to Contract Region 4.

Streets From 14 July 2003 From City (Railway Square) (Pitt St) via Rawson Pl, George St, Druitt St, Clarence St, Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge], Warringah Fwy, Gore Hill Fwy, Longueville Rd (Lane Cove), Epping Rd, M2 Hills Motorway, Old Windsor Rd, Meurants Lane, Glenwood Park Dr (east leg), Forman Av (Glenwood), Glenwood Park Dr (west leg), Sorrento Dr, Sunnyholt Rd, Stanhope Pkwy to Perfection Av (Stanhope Gardens), then Stanhope Pkwy, Sunnyholt Rd, Old Windsor Rd, Newbury Av to Perfection Av, then Newbury Av, Old Windsor Rd, Windsor Rd, Merriville Rd, Conrad Rd to Keirle Rd (Kellyville Ridge). From Kellyville Ridge (Conrad Rd at Keirle Rd) via reverse route to Bradfield Hwy [Sydney Harbour Bridge], then York St, Druitt St, George St to Railway Square (City).

Page 46 of 78 16 August 2019 Private Route Histories Region 1 (1) Alterations  From 28 January 2004: Ex City from Sorrento Dr via Sunnyholt Rd, Quakers Hill Pkwy, Sentry Dr, Stanhope Pkwy to Majestic Dr, then Stanhope Pkwy (Stanhope Gardens), Perfection Av, Newbury Av, Old Windsor Rd, Windsor Rd, Merriville Rd, Conrad Rd to Keirle Rd (Kellyville Ridge). Reverse on return.  From 30 May 2005: Ex City from Sentry Dr via Stanhope Pkwy, Conrad Rd (Kellyville Ridge), Merriville Rd, Windsor Rd, Old Windsor Rd, Newbury Av, Perfection Av, Stanhope Pkwy to east of Sentry Dr (terminus in Stanhope Gardens). Reverse on return.

Timetable Summary 14 July 2003

Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No

trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips City (Railway 80 M-F Kellyville Rdg 6.35am Railway Sq 5.20pm Ph Square)-Kellyville Sat Ridge Sun Ph – Peak hours only (morning from Kellyville Ridge, afternoon from City (Railway Square)).

23 October 2006

Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No

trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips City (Railway 80 M-F Kellyville Rdg 6.10am Railway Sq 6.20pm Ph Square)-Kellyville Sat Ridge Sun Ph – Peak hours only (both directions).

Route 735 BLACKTOWN – ROUSE HILL (Aberdour Av) via North West T-way Timeline 26 May 2019: Renumbered from T75, coincident with opening of Sydney Metro North West line (Chatswood- Tallawong). Operated by Busways Blacktown (Rowe family).

Streets From 26 May 2019 From Blacktown (interchange) via George St, North West (Blacktown-Parklea) T-way (Parklea), North West (Parramatta-Rouse Hill) T-way, Rouse Hill Town Centre, Windsor Rd, Commercial Rd, Withers Rd, Mile End Rd, Clower Av, Aberdour Av to Windsor Rd (Rouse Hill). From Rouse Hill (Aberdour Av) (at Windsor Rd) via Windsor Rd, Mile End Rd, Adelphi St, Aberdour Av, then reverse route to Blacktown interchange. Rouse Hill (Loop) (Sundays): Ex Blacktown from Rouse Hill Town Centre via Windsor Rd, Mile End Rd, Adelphi St, then return to Rouse Hill Town Centre via normal route.

Timetable Summary 26 May 2019

Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No

trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Blacktown-Rouse Fr Black M-F Blacktown 5.15am Aberdour Av 11.02pm B Hill (Aberdour Av) 27R Sat 6.44am 10.54pm C 38A Sun 8.11am 10.39pm D A – To Rouse Hill (Aberdour Av). B – Peak hours & night, Blacktown-Rouse Hill (Aberdour Av). Day, Blacktown-Rouse Hill Town Centre 30, Blacktown-Rouse Hill (Aberdour Av) 60. C – Early morning & night, Blacktown-Rouse Hill (Aberdour Av). Day, Blacktown-Rouse Hill Town Centre 30, Blacktown-Rouse Hill (Aberdour Av) 60. D – Day, Blacktown-Rouse Hill Town Centre 30, Blacktown-Rouse Hill Loop 60. Night, Blacktown-Rouse Hill Loop. R – To Rouse Hill Town Centre. Page 47 of 78 16 August 2019 Private Route Histories Region 1 (1)

Route 737 MT DRUITT – ROOTY HILL – AUSTRALIA’S WONDERLAND MT DRUITT – ROOTY HILL – EASTERN CREEK  Extended from Australia’s Wonderland to Horsley Park (limited service) (Australia’s Wonderland was later known as Wonderland Sydney.) Timeline By 24 August 1985: Mt Druitt – Rooty Hill – Australia’s Wonderland commenced by Rowes Bus Service. Ran on weekends & school holidays. 9 October 1985:  Extra routes renumbered from 758: Mt Druitt – Rooty Hill – Eastern Creek Rooty Hill – Horsley Park.  Days of service of Mt Druitt – Rooty Hill – Australia’s Wonderland reduced to Saturdays only while Wonderland theme park was under construction. 13 November 1985: Days of service of Mt Druitt – Rooty Hill – Australia’s Wonderland re-extended to weekends & school holidays when park open. By 11 September 1988: Mt Druitt – Rooty Hill – Eastern Creek route formed into a loop around Eastern Creek. June 1989: Operator’s name changed to Busways Blacktown (Rowe family). By 5 December 1992:  Mt Druitt – Rooty Hill – Australia’s Wonderland & Mt Druitt – Rooty Hill – Horsley Park renumbered 738, leaving 737 as Mt Druitt – Rooty Hill – Eastern Creek (loop).  Night & Sunday service provided by combined 739/737. 29 November 2015: Replaced by new 728, as a result of Transport for NSW review of Blacktown-Mt Druitt south side area.

Streets Mt Druitt – Rooty Hill – Australia’s Wonderland By 24 August 1985 From Mt Druitt (interchange) via North Pde, Sherbrooke St, Railway St, Francis Rd, Orion St, Beames Pde, Catherine Cr, Barker St, Rooty Hill Rd South, Beames Pde (Rooty Hill), Catherine Cr, Barker St, Rooty Hill Rd South, Wallgrove Rd, Wonderland entrance road [now Wonderland Dr] to Australia’s Wonderland. From Australia’s Wonderland via Wonderland entrance road [now Wonderland Dr], Wallgrove Rd, Rooty Hill Rd South, Beames Pde (Rooty Hill), Orion St, Francis Rd, Railway St, Sherbrooke St, North Pde to Mt Druitt interchange.

Mt Druitt – Rooty Hill – Eastern Creek (selected trips extended to Horsley Park) From 9 October 1985 From Mt Druitt (interchange) via North Pde, Sherbrooke St, Railway St, Francis Rd, Orion St, Beames Pde, Catherine Cr, Barker St, Rooty Hill Rd South, Beames Pde (Rooty Hill), Catherine Cr, Barker St, Rooty Hill Rd South, Cawarra St to Reynell St (Eastern Creek). From Eastern Creek (Cawarra St at Reynell St) via Reynell St, Penfold St, Rooty Hill Rd South, Beames Pde (Rooty Hill), Rupertswood Rd, Charlotte Rd, Francis Rd, Railway St, Sherbrooke St, North Pde to Mt Druitt interchange. Horsley Park extension: From Eastern Creek (Cawarra St/Reynell St) via Reynell St, Penfold St, Rooty Hill Rd South, Wallgrove Rd, (?) to Horsley Park & return.

By 11 September 1988 From Mt Druitt (interchange) via North Pde Sherbrooke St, Railway St, Francis Rd, Charlotte Rd, Rupertswood Rd, John St, Gardner St, Beaconsfield Rd, Great Western Hwy, Cawarra St (Eastern Creek), Reynell St, Penfold St, Rooty Hill Rd South, Beames Pde (Rooty Hill), Orion St, Francis Rd, Railway St, Sherbrooke St, North Pde to Mt Druitt interchange.

By 5 December 1992 Monday-Saturday mornings From Mt Druitt (interchange) via North Pde, Sherbrooke St, Railway St, Francis Rd, Charlotte Rd, Rupertswood Rd, John St, Gardner St, Beaconsfield Rd, Great Western Hwy, Cawarra St (Eastern Creek), Rooty Hill Rd South,

Page 48 of 78 16 August 2019 Private Route Histories Region 1 (1) Beames Pde (Rooty Hill), Catherine Cr, Barker St, Rooty Hill Rd South, Francis Rd, Railway St, Sherbrooke St, North Pde to Mt Druitt interchange. Monday-Saturday afternoons From Mt Druitt (interchange) via North Pde (Rooty Hill), Rooty Hill Rd North, Sherbrooke St, Railway St, Francis Rd, Charlotte Rd, Rupertswood Rd, John St, Gardner St, Beaconsfield Rd, Great Western Hwy, Cawarra St (Eastern Creek), Rooty Hill Rd South, Francis Rd, Railway St, Sherbrooke St, North Pde to Mt Druitt interchange. Alteration By 16 July 1994: From Rooty Hill Rd via Willis St to Francis Rd.

Timetable Summary 24 August 1985

Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No

trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Mt Druitt- Fr W’land M-F Mt Druitt 8.05am Aust W’land 5.41pm A Australia’s 8R Sat 8.05am 5.41pm B Wonderland 16M Sun 8.05am 5.41pm B A – School holidays only, Mt Druitt-Australia’s Wonderland 60, Rooty Hill-Australia’s Wonderland 30. B – Mt Druitt-Australia’s Wonderland 60, Rooty Hill-Australia’s Wonderland 30. M – To Mt Druitt. R – To Rooty Hill.

11 September 1988 Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Mt Druitt-Eastern 23 M-F Mt Druitt 5.47am Eastern Ck 7.11pm 60* Creek round Sat 8.27am 4.10pm 60 trip Sun Mt Druitt- Fr W’land M-F Rooty Hill 8.50am Aust W’land 10.03pm 30 A Australia’s 8R Sat 8.50am 10.03pm 30 B Wonderland 15M Sun 8.50am 10.03pm 30 B * More frequent in peak hours. A – School holidays only. Last trip dependent on Australia’s Wonderland closing time. Selected trips extended to Mt Druitt. B – Last trip dependent on Australia’s Wonderland closing time. Selected trips extended to Mt Druitt. M – To Mt Druitt. R – To Rooty Hill.

5 December 1992

Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No

trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Mt Druitt-Eastern 23 M-F Eastern Ck 5.46am Eastern Ck 9.44pm 60* A Creek round Sat Mt Druitt 6.33am 9.44pm 60 A trip Sun 8.29am 6.45pm 120 A * More frequent in peak hours. A – Includes combined 739/737 after 7.00pm M-F, after 5.30pm Saturday & all day Sundays.

Page 49 of 78 16 August 2019 Private Route Histories Region 1 (1) Route 738 MT DRUITT – ROOTY HILL – AUSTRALIA’S WONDERLAND MT DRUITT – ROOTY HILL – EASTERN CREEK Industrial Park  Extended from Australia’s Wonderland to Horsley Park (limited service) (Australia’s Wonderland was later known as Wonderland Sydney.) Timeline By 5 December 1992:  Renumbered from part of 737: Mt Druitt – Rooty Hill – Australia’s Wonderland Mt Druitt – Rooty Hill – Horsley Park (limited service).  Operated by Busways Blacktown (Rowe family). 3 May 2004: Upon closure of Wonderland Sydney theme park & establishment of Eastern Creek Industrial Park on land adjacent to Wonderland Sydney:  Reduced to a peak hour service, Mt Druitt – Rooty Hill – Eastern Creek Industrial Park.  Limited service Mt Druitt – Rooty Hill – Horsley Park continued. 29 June 2009: Extended within Eastern Creek Industrial Park. From 25 June 2012 has run in conjunction with 723.

Streets Mt Druitt – Rooty Hill – Australia’s Wonderland (selected trips extended to Horsley Park) By 5 December 1992 From Rooty Hill (Beames Pde at station) via Catherine Cr, Barker St, Rooty Hill Rd South, Wallgrove Rd, Wonderland entrance road [now Wonderland Dr] to Australia’s Wonderland. From Australia’s Wonderland via Wonderland entrance road [now Wonderland Dr], Wallgrove Rd, Rooty Hill Rd South, Beames Pde to Rooty Hill station. Between Rooty Hill & Mt Druitt: Various routes. Horsley Park extension: From Eastern Creek (Wonderland entrance road/Wallgrove Rd) via Wallgrove Rd, (?) to Horsley Park & return.

Mt Druitt – Rooty Hill – Eastern Creek Industrial Park (selected trips extended to Horsley Park) From 3 May 2004 From Rooty Hill (Beames Pde at station) via Catherine Cr, Barker St, Rooty Hill Rd South, Wallgrove Rd, Wonderland Dr to Eastern Creek Industrial Park. From Eastern Creek Industrial Park (Wonderland Dr) via Wonderland Dr, Wallgrove Rd, Rooty Hill Rd South, Beames Pde to Rooty Hill station. Between Rooty Hill & Mt Druitt: Various routes. Horsley Park extension: From Eastern Creek (Wonderland Dr/Wallgrove Rd) via Wallgrove Rd, (?) to Horsley Park & return. Alterations  From 29 June 2009: Ex Mt Druitt from Wallgrove Rd/Wonderland Dr via Wallgrove Rd, Old Wallgrove Rd, Roberts Rd to Capicure Dr (Eastern Creek). Reverse on return.  From 11 October 2009: Ex Mt Druitt from Old Wallgrove Rd via Southridge St, Capicure Dr, Roberts Rd, Old Wallgrove Rd & return to Mt Druitt.

Page 50 of 78 16 August 2019 Private Route Histories Region 1 (1) Timetable Summary 29 June 2009

Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No

trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Mt Druitt-Eastern Fr MtD M-F Mt Druitt 4.27amE Horsley Pk 2.14pmM A Creek Business 23E 8.37amH E/Creek B/Pk 5.23pmM Park† 30H Sat Sun † Selected trips extended to Horsley Park. A – Peak hours, Mt Druitt-Eastern Creek Business Park. Off-peak, Mt Druitt-Horsley Park 2 trips. E – To Eastern Creek Business Park. H – To Horsley Park. M – To Mt Druitt.

Route 739 MT DRUITT – MINCHINBURY Timeline 9 October 1985:  Renumbered from 759.  Terminal loop expanded.  Selected trips diverted via Mt Druitt Village.  Operated by Rowes Bus Service. June 1989: Operator’s name changed to Busways Blacktown (Rowe family). By 5 December 1992: Night & Sunday service provided by combined 739/737. 16 July 1994: Mt Druitt – Mt Druitt Village trips run separately & renumbered 739V. 13 February 1999: Weekday peak period trips diverted via Minchinbury Industrial Area. 29 June 2009: Slight route alteration. 739V altered to cover missed streets. 29 November 2015: Replaced by 729 (which had commenced 19 April 2015), as a result of Transport for NSW review of Blacktown-Mt Druitt south side area.

Streets From 9 October 1985 From Mt Druitt (interchange) via North Pde, Oxford Lane, Kurrajong Av, Carlisle Av, Frank St, Coates St, Miller St, George St, Archbold Rd, Robinson St, McFarlane Dr (anti-clockwise) (Minchinbury), Minchin Dr, Great Western Hwy, George St, then reverse route to Mt Druitt interchange. (Morning trips ran to/from south side Mt Druitt station, Beames Av.) Mt Druitt Village diversion: Ex Mt Druitt from Carlisle Av/Durham St via Durham St, Norfolk St, Palmerston Rd, Mt Druitt Rd, Ropes Creek Rd to Carlisle Av. Reverse on return. Alterations  From 11 September 1988: From McFarlane Dr/Minchin Dr via Minchin Dr, Sauterne Cr (clockwise), Minchin Dr to McFarlane Dr.  From 5 December 1992: From McFarlane Dr via Barossa Dr, Minchin Dr (anti-clockwise loop), (right) Minchin Dr.  From 13 February 1999 Minchinbury Industrial Area diversion: Mornings Ex Mt Druitt from Carlisle Av/Frank St via Carlisle Av, Eddie Rd, Sterling Rd, Colyton Rd, Great Western Hwy to Archbold Rd. Afternoons Reverse of morning.

Page 51 of 78 16 August 2019 Private Route Histories Region 1 (1)  From 18 December 2004 Minchinbury Industrial Area diversion: Mornings Ex Mt Druitt from Coates St/Frank St via Coates St, Great Western Hwy, Colyton Rd, Sterling Rd, Sargents Rd, Park Hill Rd [now part of Sargents Rd], Archbold Rd to Robinson St. Afternoons From Great Western Hwy/Archbold Rd via Archbold Rd, then reverse route to Colyton Rd, then Great Western Hwy, Carlisle Av.  From 29 June 2009 (main route): Ex Mt Druitt from Carlisle Av via Fuller St, Coates St. Reverse on return.

Timetable Summary 9 October 1985

Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No

trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Mt Druitt- 28 M-F Mt Druitt 4.53am Minchinbury 8.54pm 60* Minchinbury round Sat 7.50am 6.57pm 60 trip Sun 9.50am 5.57pm 5 trips * More frequent in peak hours.

5 December 1992

Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No

trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Mt Druitt- 30 M-F Minchinbury 5.07am Minchinbury 9.38pm 60* A Minchinbury round Sat Mt Druitt 6.33am 9.38pm 60 A trip Sun 8.29am 6.39pm 120 A * More frequent in peak hours. A – Includes combined 739/737 after 7.00pm M-F, after 5.30pm Saturday & all day Sunday.

Combined Routes 739/737 MT DRUITT – MINCHINBURY – EASTERN CREEK Timeline By 5 December 1992: Service on 737 & 739 provided by combined route at night & on Sundays. Operated by Busways Blacktown (Rowe family). 29 November 2015: Ceased as a result of Transport for NSW review of Blacktown-Mt Druitt south side area, when 737 & 739 were replaced by 728 & 729 respectively.

Streets From 5 December 1992 From Mt Druitt (interchange) via 739 to Great Western Hwy/Angus Av, then Angus Av, John St, Gardner St, Beaconsfield Rd, Great Western Hwy, Cawarra St, Rooty Hill Rd South, Francis Rd, Railway St, Sherbrooke St, North Pde to Mt Druitt interchange. Alterations  From 7 June 1997: From Minchin Dr/Great Western Hwy via Great Western Hwy, Cawarra St, Rooty Hill Rd South, Evans Rd, Beaconsfield Rd, Gardner St, John St, Angus Av [now part of Rupertswood Rd], Rupertswood Rd, Charlotte Rd, Francis Rd, Railway St, Sherbrooke St, North Pde to Mt Druitt interchange.  From 13 February 1999: From Great Western Hwy/Angus Av [now Rupertswood Rd] via Angus Av, John St, Gardner St, Beaconsfield Rd, Great Western Hwy, Cawarra St, Rooty Hill Rd South, Beames Av, Rupertswood Rd, Charlotte Rd, Francis Rd, Railway St, Sherbrooke St, North Pde to Mt Druitt interchange.

Route 739V MT DRUITT – MT DRUITT SOUTH MT DRUITT – MT DRUITT VILLAGE Timeline 16 July 1994: Diversions of 739 via Mt Druitt Village run as separate route (limited service) & renumbered. Operated by Busways Blacktown (Rowe family). Page 52 of 78 16 August 2019 Private Route Histories Region 1 (1) 29 June 2009: Slightly rerouted to cover streets missed by rerouting of 739. 29 November 2015: Rerouted & curtailed as Mt Druitt – Mt Druitt South, as a result of Transport for NSW review of Blacktown-Mt Druitt south side area.

Streets Mt Druitt – Mt Druitt Village From 16 July 1994 From Mt Druitt (interchange) via North Pde, Oxford Lane, Kurrajong Av, Carlisle Av, Ropes Creek Rd, Mt Druitt Rd, Durham St, Norfolk St (Mt Druitt Village), Palmerston Rd, Mt Druitt Rd, Durham St, Carlisle Av, Kurrajong Av, Oxford Lane, North Pde to Mt Druitt interchange. Alteration From 29 June 2009: Ex Mt Druitt from Kurrajong Av via Carlisle Av, Frank St, Coates St, Fuller St, Carlisle Av, Ropes Creek Rd.

Mt Druitt – Mt Druitt South From 29 November 2015 From Mt Druitt (interchange) via North Pde, Oxford Lane, Kurrajong Av, Carlisle Av, Frank St (Mt Druitt South), Coates St, Fuller St, Carlisle Av, Kurrajong Av, Oxford Lane, North Pde to Mt Druitt interchange.

Timetable Summary 16 July 1994

Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No

trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Mt Druitt-Mt Druitt 14 M-F Mt Druitt 5.55am Mt Druitt Vlg 4.09pm 6 trips Village round Sat 9.05am 4.09pm 4 trips trip Sun

7 June 1997

Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No

trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Mt Druitt-Mt Druitt 13 M-F Mt Druitt 10.55am Mt Druitt Vlg 4.19pm 3 trips Village round Sat trip Sun

29 November 2015

Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No

trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Mt Druitt-Mt Druitt 13 M-F Mt Druitt 9.25am Mt Druitt Sth 4.37pm 4 trips South round Sat trip Sun

Route 740 BLACKTOWN – QUAKERS HILL – SCHOFIELDS – RIVERSTONE BLACKTOWN – SCHOFIELDS – RIVERSTONE via Old Windsor Rd Timeline 9 December 1987(?): Blacktown – Quakers Hill – Schofields – Riverstone renumbered from part of 61 [1925 number]. Shared Blacktown – Quakers Hill with 741 & Blacktown – Kings Park with 742. Operated by Rowes Bus Service. 11 September 1988: In a rearrangement of Blacktown-Riverstone routes (740-749), 740 altered between Quakers Hill and Schofields. June 1989: Operator’s name changed to Busways Blacktown (Rowe family). 5 December 1992: Rerouted via Old Windsor Rd instead of Quakers Hill. Route through Quakers Hill replaced by extenstion of 751. Ran in conjunction with 745. 16 July 1994: Rerouted via Glenwood Estate (first stage of suburb of Glenwood).

Page 53 of 78 16 August 2019 Private Route Histories Region 1 (1) 7 June 1997: As part of rearrangement of Blacktown – Riverstone routes (740 & 745), coincident with reorganisation of South Blacktown routes, altered & extended as:  740 Blacktown – Kings Park – Glenwood (Old Windsor Rd & Crestview Dr) – see next entry.  741 Blacktown – Stanhope Gardens  741R Blacktown – Stanhope Gardens – Rouse Hill Caravan Park – Riverstone  741S Blacktown – Stanhope Gardens – Schofields – Riverstone

Streets Blacktown – Quakers Hill – Schofields (selected trips extended to Riverstone) From 9 December 1987(?) From Blacktown (Main St at station) via Flushcombe Rd, Newton Rd, Campbell St, Main St, Sunnyholt Rd, Turner St, Charles St, Vardys Rd, Cobham St, Madagascar Dr, Solomon Av, Faulkland Cr, Madagascar Dr (Kings Park), Sunnyholt Rd, Lalor Rd [now Quakers Hill Pkwy] to Quakers Hill station. From Quakers Hill (Lalor Rd at station) via reverse route to Newton Rd, then Patrick St, Main St to Blacktown station. Riverstone extension: From Quakers Hill station via Lalor Rd, Hambledon Rd, Burdekin Rd, Railway Tce (Schofields), Riverstone Pde to Riverstone station. Reverse on return. Trips to/from north side Blacktown station (early morning): Approached Blacktown from Sunnyholt Rd via Second Av, Prince St, George St to Blacktown station. Return via George St, Boys Av, Second Av, Sunnyholt Rd. Bessemer St Industrial Area diversion (peak hours only): Ex Blacktown from Sunnyholt Rd/Bessemer St via Bessemer St, Forge St, Sunnyholt Rd. Reverse on return. Pye Rd diversion (trips to Quakers Hill only): Ex Blacktown from Lalor Rd via Wilson Rd [now Pye Rd], Pye Rd, Pearce Rd to Quakers Hill station. Alteration By 27 April 1988 Pye Rd diversion: Ex Blacktown from Pye Rd via Highfield Rd, Montrose St, Pearce Rd. Reverse on return.

Blacktown – Schofields – Riverstone via Old Windsor Rd From 11 September 1988 From Blacktown (Main St at station) via Main St, Flushcombe Rd, Newton Rd, Campbell St, Main St, Sunnyholt Rd, Turner St, Charles St, Vardys Rd, Cobham St, Madagascar Dr (Kings Park), Solomon Av, Faulkland Cr, Madagascar Dr, Sunnyholt Rd, Lalor Rd [now Quakers Hill Pkwy], Highfield Rd, Ramona St, Pearce Rd (Quakers Hill), Lalor Rd, Hambledon Rd, Burdekin Rd to Railway Tce, then Burdekin Rd, Hambledon Rd, Schofields Rd, Boundary Rd, St Albans Rd, Junction Rd, Advance St, Railway Tce (Schofields), Riverstone Pde to Riverstone station. From Riverstone (Riverstone Pde at station) via reverse route to Newton Rd, then Patrick St, Main St to Blacktown station. Bessemer St Industrial Area diversion (peak hours only): Ex Blacktown from Sunnyholt Rd via Bessemer St, Forge St, Sunnyholt Rd. Reverse on return. James Cook shops diversion: From Sunnyholt Rd via James Cook Dr, Wilkinson Av, Shanke Cr, James Cook Dr to Sunnyholt Rd.

From 5 December 1992 From Blacktown (Main St at station) via Main St, Flushcombe Rd, Newton Rd, Sunnyholt Rd, Turner St, Charles St, Vardys Rd, Cobham St, Madagascar Dr (Kings Park), Sunnyholt Rd, Old Windsor Rd, Windsor Rd, Schofields Rd, Hambledon Rd, Burdekin Rd, Alex Av, Schofields Rd, Boundary Rd, St Albans Rd, Junction Rd, Advance St, Railway Tce (Schofields), Garfield Rd, Hamilton St, Crown St, Riverstone Pde to Riverstone station. From Riverstone (Riverstone Pde at station) via reverse route to Newton Rd, then Patrick St, Main St to Blacktown station. Trips via Sunnyholt Rd direct: Ex Blacktown station from Newton Rd via Sunnyholt Rd direct to Parklea Caravan Park. Reverse on return. Campbell St diversion: Ex Blacktown from Newton Rd via Campbell St, Main St, Sunnyholt Rd. Reverse on return. Bessemer St Industrial Area diversion (peak hours only): Ex Blacktown from Sunnyholt Rd/Bessemer St via Bessemer St, Forge St to Sunnyholt Rd. Reverse on return. Meurants Lane diversion: Ex Blacktown from Sunnyholt Rd/Meurants Lane via Meurants Lane, Old Windsor Rd to Sunnyholt Rd. Parklea Prison diversion: From Sunnyholt Rd via prison entrance road to prison. Reverse on return. Pye & Lalor Rds diversion: Ex Blacktown from Sunnyholt Rd via Pye Rd [now Wilson Rd], Wilson Rd [now Pye Rd], Lalor Rd [now Quakers Hill Pkwy] to Sunnyholt Rd. Reverse on return. Page 54 of 78 16 August 2019 Private Route Histories Region 1 (1) Alterations  From 16 July 1994 (most trips): Either direction from Sunnyholt Rd via Sorrento Dr, Glenwood Park Dr to Thompson Cr (Glenwood) & return.  From 16 July 1994 Pye & Lalor Rds diversion: One-way loop from Sunnyholt Rd via Pye Rd [now Wilson Rd], Wilson Rd [now Pye Rd], Lalor Rd [now Quakers Hill Pkwy] to Sunnyholt Rd.  From 6 September 1995: To approach Blacktown from Sunnyholt Rd via George St, Blacktown interchange, bus bridge, Patrick St to Westpoint shops. Reverse on return.

Timetable Summary 9 December 1987 Blacktown – Parklea routes 740-742

Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No

trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips# 740: Blacktown- 37 M-F Schofields 4.50amB Blacktown 7.37pmV A Riverstone Riverstone 6.35amB Sat 6.48amB 5.43pmV 2 trips Sun 741: Blacktown- 27 M-F Blacktown 5.53am Quakers Hill 5.43pm 120* Quakers Hill Sat 8.43am 4.03pm 120 Sun 742: Blacktown- 27 M-F Blacktown 5.23am Parklea 7.09pm 120* Parklea Sat 7.54am 5.07pm 120 C Sun # Average day frequencies along common route: M-F Blacktown-Kings Park (740-742) 60. Sat Blacktown-Kings Park (740-742) 60. * More frequent in peak hours. A – Blacktown-Riverstone 3 trips. First trip from Schofields to Blacktown. B – To Blacktown. C – Plus short-working/s before first trip shown. V – To Riverstone.

Page 55 of 78 16 August 2019 Private Route Histories Region 1 (1) 5 December 1992 Blacktown – Rouse Hill – Riverstone routes 740, 745

Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No

trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips 740: Blacktown- Fr Black M-F Parklea 4.57amB Blacktown 3.50pmV 120* A Rouse Hill- 23P Blacktown 8.50amV 10.17pmP Riverstone† 53V Sat Parklea 6.26amB Riverstone 4.02pmB 120 Riverstone 8.02amB 10.17pmP Sun Blacktown 8.09amP Parklea 8.20pmB 30 745: Blacktown- 53 M-F Blacktown 5.53amR Blacktown 5.58pmV 120* Rouse Hill- 7.50amV Riverstone‡ Sat 8.00am 4.00pm 120 Sun 745: Riverstone 8 M-F Riverstone 6.24am Riverstone 6.45pm 3 trips Township Loop Sat Sun Peak hour, night & Sunday trips entirely between Blacktown & Parklea, although not designated as either 740 or 745 in timetable, are regarded as 740 in this table. # Average day frequencies along common route: M-F Blacktown-Riverstone (740, 745) 60. Sat Blacktown-Riverstone (740, 745) 60. Sun Blacktown-Parklea (740) 30. * More frequent in peak hours. † Via Schofields. ‡ Via Rouse Hill Caravan Park. A – Selected trips ran via combined route 740/745 (various routes). B – To Blacktown. P – To Parklea. R – To Rouse Hill. V – To Riverstone.

Route 740 BLACKTOWN – GLENWOOD – CASTLE HILL BLACKTOWN – KINGS PARK – GLENWOOD (various termini) Timeline 7 June 1997: As part of rearrangement of Blacktown – Riverstone routes (740 & 745), coincident with reorganisation of South Blacktown routes, route in previous entry altered & extended as Blacktown – Kings Park – Glenwood (Old Windsor Rd & Crestview Dr). Operated by Busways Blacktown (Rowe family). 13 May 2000:  Altered to Blacktown – Kings Park – Glenwood (Glenwood Park Dr loop), following opening of new housing & roadways.  Service along Old Windsor Rd to Crestview Dr, Glenwood absorbed into 741.  Service provided by combined 740 /741 in early mornings, nights & selected trips on Sundays until 11 March 2007. 11 March 2007: Coincident with opening of Parramatta-Merriville Rd section of North West T-way:  Altered & extended as Blacktown – Glenwood – Castle Hill direct via Sunnyholt Rd. Service in Kings Park replaced by 743.  Replaced 715 between Bella Vista & Castle Hill. 4 November 2007: Upon opening of the Blacktown – Parklea section of North West T-way:  Renumbered T70.  Rerouted through Bella Vista.  Peak hour diversion via Bessemer St Industrial Area made into separate route (744).

Page 56 of 78 16 August 2019 Private Route Histories Region 1 (1) Streets Blacktown – Kings Park – Glenwood (Old Windsor Rd/Crestview Dr) From 7 June 1997 From Blacktown (Patrick St at Westpoint shops) via bus bridge, Blacktown interchange, George St, Sunnyholt Rd, Turner St, Charles St, Vardys Rd, Cobham St, Madagascar Dr (Kings Park), Sunnyholt Rd, Sorrento Dr, Glenwood Park Dr to Alwyn Cr (Glenwood), then Glenwood Park Dr, Sorrento Dr, Sunnyholt Rd, Stanhope Pkwy to Majestic Dr (Stanhope Gardens), then Stanhope Pkwy, Sunnyholt Rd, Old Windsor Rd to Crestview Dr (Glenwood). Reverse on return. Meurants Lane diversion: From Sunnyholt Rd via Meurants Lane to Old Windsor Rd.

Blacktown – Kings Park – Glenwood (Glenwood Park Dr loop) From 13 May 2000 From Blacktown (Patrick St at Westpoint shops) via bus bridge, Blacktown interchange, George St, Sunnyholt Rd, Turner St, Charles St, Vardys Rd, Cobham St, Madagascar Dr (Kings Park), Sunnyholt Rd, Meurants Lane, Glenwood Park Dr (clockwise loop) (Glenwood), Meurants Lane, Sunnyholt Rd, Madagascar Dr, then reverse route to Blacktown. Alteration By 18 December 2004: From Sunnyholt Rd via Malvern Rd, Glenwood Park Dr (clockwise loop), Meurants Lane, Glenwood Park Dr, Malvern Rd to Sunnyholt Rd.

Blacktown – Glenwood – Castle Hill From 11 March 2007 From Blacktown (Westpoint tunnel) via bus bridge, Blacktown interchange, George St, Sunnyholt Rd, Malvern Rd, Valis Rd, Meurants Lane, Glenwood Park Dr (clockwise loop) (Glenwood), Meurants Lane, Greenhill Dr, Norwest Blvd (Bella Vista), Windsor Rd, Victoria Av, Carrington Rd, Showground Rd, Old Northern Rd, Old Castle Hill Rd to Castle Towers shops (Castle Hill). From Castle Hill (Old Castle Hill Rd at Castle Towers shops) via Pennant St, Showground Rd, then reverse route to Blacktown.

Page 57 of 78 16 August 2019 Private Route Histories Region 1 (1) Timetable Summary 7 June 1997 Blacktown – Stanhope Gardens – Rouse Hill – Riverstone routes 740, 741, 741R, 741S

Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No

trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips# 740: Blacktown- 35 M-F Crestview Dr 7.14am Blacktown 6.28pm 60 Glenwood Sat 8.00am 5.23pm 60 (Crestview Dr) Sun 741: Blacktown- 30 M-F Stanhope Gdns 4.45am Blacktown 11.14pm MNs1 Stanhope Gardens Sat 6.10am 12.14am MNs2 Sun 7.48am 10.14pm 30 741: Riverstone 12 M-F Riverstone 6.10am Riverstone 6.50pm 3 trips Township Loop Sat Sun 741R: Blacktown- 61 M-F Blacktown 5.33amR Blacktown 5.58pmV 120 Rouse Hill- 7.46amV Riverstone† Sat 7.53amV 3.53pmV 120 Sun 741S: Blacktown- 61 M-F Blacktown 8.53amV Riverstone 5.55pmB 120 Rouse Hill- Sat Riverstone 8.02amB 4.02pmB 120 Riverstone‡ Sun # Average day frequencies along common route: M-F Blacktown-Stanhope Gardens (740, 741R, 741S) 30. Blacktown-Riverstone (741R, 741S) 60. Sat Blacktown-Stanhope Gardens (740, 741R, 741S) 30. Blacktown-Riverstone (741R, 741S) 60. Sun Blacktown-Stanhope Gardens (741) 30. † Via Rouse Hill Caravan Park. ‡ Via Schofields. B – To Blacktown. MNs1 – Early morning & night service. Extra trip Friday night. MNs2 – Early morning & night service. R – To Rouse Hill. V – To Riverstone.

13 May 2000

Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No

trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Blacktown- 46 M-F Glenwood 4.54am Blacktown 11.34pm 30 A Glenwood round Sat Blacktown 5.54am 11.34pm 30 A trip Sun 7.38am Glenwood 10.39pm 60 A A – Includes combined 740/741 in early mornings, nights & Sundays.

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11 March 2007

Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No

trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Blacktown- Fr Black M-F Bella Vista 5.56amB Blacktown 5.30pmC A Glenwood-Castle 23V Castle Hill 7.15amB 11.35pmV Hill 50C Sat Bella Vista 7.24amB Castle Hill 5.42pmB A Castle Hill 8.42amB Bella Vista 11.35pmB Sun Blacktown 8.10amC Castle Hill 4.51pmB D Blacktown 9.07pmV A – Day, Blacktown-Bella Vista 30, Blacktown-Castle Hill 60. Night, Blacktown-Bella Vista. Plus short-working/s before first trip shown. B – To Blacktown. C – To Castle Hill. D – Day, Blacktown-Castle Hill 60. Night, Blacktown-Bella Vista. Plus short-working/s before frist trip shown. V – To Bella Vista.

Route 740 PLUMPTON – QUAKERS HILL – MACQUARIE PARK via M2 Hills Motorway (University of Western Sydney was rebranded as Western Sydney University in 2015.) Timeline 11 October 2009: Renumbered from 750, as a result of Ministry of Transport review of Region 1. 17 January 2011: Rerouted between Epping & Macquarie Park via M2 Hills Motorway instead of via Epping station in anticipation of closure of Epping bus-only M2 entry/exit ramp. 26 May 2019: Ceased coincident with opening of Sydney Metro North West line (Chatswood-Tallawong). Partly replaced by 730 (renumbered from T70 from this date) & 745.

Streets From 11 October 2009 From Plumpton (Jersey Rd at Plumpton Marketplace) via Jersey Rd, Lamb St, Adrienne St (Glendenning), Armitage Dr, Golding Dr, Richmond Rd, Quakers Hill Pkwy, Eastern Rd to University of Western Sydney Blacktown (Quakers Hill), then Eastern Rd, Quakers Hill Pkwy, (first) Farnham Rd, Quakers Hill Pkwy, Sentry Dr, Stanhope Pkwy (Stanhope Gardens), North West (Blacktown-Parklea) T-way, Sorrento Dr, Glenwood Park Dr (west leg), Forman Av (Glenwood), Glenwood Park Dr (east leg), Meurants Lane, North West (Parramatta-Rouse Hill) T-way, M2 Hills Motorway, Beecroft Rd (Epping), Epping Rd, Balaclava Rd, Macquarie Dr (Macquarie University), University Av, Waterloo Rd, Herring Rd, Macquarie Centre bus terminal, then Waterloo Rd, Lane Cove Rd, Talavera Rd, Khartoum Rd to Waterloo Rd (Macquarie Park). From Macquarie Park (Waterloo Rd/Khartoum Rd) via Waterloo Rd, Lane Cove Rd, Talavera Rd, Khartoum Rd, Waterloo Rd, Herring Rd, Macquarie Centre bus terminal, Waterloo Rd, University Av, Balaclava Rd, Epping Rd, Pembroke St, Cambridge St, M2 Hills Motorway, then reverse route to Plumpton. Alterations  From 17 January 2011: Ex Plumpton from M2 Hills Motorway via Christie Rd, Talavera Rd, Herring Rd (not via Epping). Ex Macquarie Park from Herring Rd via M2 Hills Motorway.  From 29 October 2011: To approach Macquarie Park from Herring Rd via Waterloo Rd to Eden Park Dr (Macquarie Park). Reverse on return.  From 30 May 2015: Ex Plumpton from Balaclava Rd via University Av (not Macquarie Dr). Unaltered on return.

Page 59 of 78 16 August 2019 Private Route Histories Region 1 (1) Timetable Summary 11 October 2009

Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No

trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Plumpton-Quakers 99 M-F Plumpton 5.38am Macquarie Pk 6.40pm Ph Hill-Macquarie Sat Park Sun Ph – Peak hours only.

Combined Routes 740/741 BLACKTOWN – STANHOPE GARDENS – GLENWOOD (Glenwood Park Dr loop) Timeline 13 May 2000: Service on 740 & 741 provided by combined route in early mornings, nights & selected trips on Sundays. Operated by Busways Blacktown (Rowe family). 11 March 2007 (opening of Parramatta-Merriville Rd section of North West T-way): Replaced by trips on individual routes, coincident with opening of Parramatta-Merriville Rd section of North West T-way.

Streets From 13 May 2000 From Blacktown (Patrick St at Westpoint shops) via 740 to Madagascar Dr, then Sunnyholt Rd, Stanhope Pkwy to Majestic Dr (Stanhope Gardens), then Stanhope Pkwy, Sunnyholt Rd, Sorrento Dr, Glenwood Park Dr (clockwise loop) (Glenwood), Meurants Lane, Sunnyholt Rd, (mornings & Sundays via Madagascar Dr, Cobham St, Vardys Rd, Charles St, Turner St, Sunnyholt Rd), George St, Blacktown interchange, bus bridge to Westpoint shops (Blacktown).

Route 741 BLACKTOWN – QUAKERS HILL via Sunnyholt & Lalor Rds Timeline 9 December 1987(?): Renumbered (including Bessemer St Industrial Area peak hour diversion) from part of 61 [1925 number]. Shared Blacktown – Kings Park with 742 & whole of route with 740. Operated by Rowes Bus Service. 11 September 1988: Replaced by extension of 751 in a loop through Quakers Hill.

Streets From 9 December 1987(?) From Blacktown (Main St at station) via Flushcombe Rd, Newtown Rd, Campbell St, Main St, Sunnyholt Rd, Turner St, Charles St, Vardys Rd, Cobham St, Madagascar Dr (Kings Park), Solomon Av, Faulkland Cr, Madagascar Dr, Sunnyholt Rd, Lalor Rd [now Quakers Hill Pkwy] to Quakers Hill station. From Quakers Hill (at station) via reverse route to Newton Rd, then Patrick St, Main St to Blacktown station. Trips to/from north side Blacktown station (early morning): To approach Blacktown from Sunnyholt Rd via Second Av, Prince St, George St to Blacktown station. Return via George St, Boys Av, Second Av, Sunnyholt Rd. Bessemer St Industrial Area diversion (peak hours only): Ex Blacktown from Sunnyholt Rd/Bessemer St via Bessemer St, Forge St to Sunnyholt Rd. Reverse on return. Pye Rd diversion (approaching Quakers Hill only): Ex Blacktown from Lalor Rd via Wilson Rd [now Pye Rd], Pye Rd, Pearce Rd to Quakers Hill station. Alteration From 27 April 1988 Pye Rd diversion: Ex Blacktown from Pye Rd via Highfield Rd, Montrose St, Pearce Rd. Reverse on return.

Timetable Summary 9 December 1987 See 740.

Page 60 of 78 16 August 2019 Private Route Histories Region 1 (1) Route 741 BLACKTOWN – STANHOPE GARDENS – GLENWOOD (Old Windsor Rd & Crestview Dr) BLACKTOWN – STANHOPE GARDENS – KELLYVILLE RIDGE – CASTLE HILL Timeline 7 June 1997: As part of rearrangement of Blacktown – Riverstone routes (740 & 745), coincident with reorganisation of South Blacktown routes:  Blacktown – Stanhope Gardens renumbered from part of 740.  Ran in conjunction with 741R & 741S.  Operated by Busways Blacktown (Rowe family). 13 May 2000: Selected trips extended from Stanhope Gardens to Glenwood (Old Windsor Rd & Crestview Dr – known as Kings Ridge), replacing part of 740. Service provided by combined 740/741 in early mornings, nights & selected trips on Sundays until 11 March 2007. 9 September 2002: Route altered to become Blacktown – Stanhope Gardens – Kellyville Ridge. Part of route between along Old Windsor Rd between Sunnyholt Rd & Crestview Dr not replaced, but served by 760 (until it ceased on 28 January 2004). 11 March 2007: Coincident with opening of Parramatta-Merriville Rd section of North West T-way, 741, 741R & 741S rearranged & renumbered as 741, 742, 742R, 742S & 742T:  741 rerouted & extended as Blacktown – Stanhope Gardens – Kellyville Ridge – Castle Hill, replacing Westbus 618 between Kellyville & Castle Hill.  Other trips renumbered: 742 Blacktown – Rouse Hill 742R Blacktown – Stanhope Gardens – Rouse Hill – Riverstone 742S Blacktown – Stanhope Gardens – Schofields – Riverstone 4 November 2007: Rerouted via Rouse Hill Town Centre and renumbered T71, upon opening of the Blacktown – Parklea section of North West T-way.

Streets Blacktown – Stanhope Gardens From 7 June 1997 From Blacktown (Patrick St at Westpoint shops) via bus bridge, Blacktown interchange, George St, Sunnyholt Rd, Turner St, Charles St, Vardys Rd, Cobham St, Madagascar Dr (Kings Park), Sunnyholt Rd, Sorrento Dr, Glenwood Park Dr to Alwyn Cr (Glenwood), then Glenwood Park Dr, Sorrento Dr, Sunnyholt Rd, Stanhope Pkwy to Majestic Dr (Stanhope Gardens). Reverse on return. Pye & Lalor Rds diversion: From Sunnyholt Rd via Pye Rd [now Wilson Rd], Wilson Rd [now Pye Rd], Lalor Rd [now Quakers Hill Pkwy] to Sunnyholt Rd. James Cook shops diversion: From Sunnyholt Rd via James Cook Dr, Wilkinson Av, Shanke Cr, James Cook Dr to Sunnyholt Rd.

Blacktown – Stanhope Gardens – Glenwood (Old Windsor Rd/Crestview Dr) From 13 May 2000 From Blacktown (Patrick St at Westpoint shops) via bus bridge, Blacktown interchange, George St, Sunnyholt Rd, Stanhope Pkwy, Majestic Dr, Ponytail Dr, Sentry Dr to Phoenix Av (Stanhope Gardens), then Sentry Dr, Ponytail Dr, Majestic Dr, Stanhope Pkwy, Sunnyholt Rd, Old Windsor Rd to Crestview Dr (Glenwood). Reverse on return. Wilson Rd diversion (previously Pye & Lalor Rds diversion): From Sunnyholt Rd via Wilson Rd, Pye Rd, Quakers Hill Pkwy to Sunnyholt Rd. James Cook shops diversion: From Sunnyholt Rd via James Cook Dr, Wilkinson Av, Shanke Cr, James Cook Dr to Sunnyholt Rd. Alteration From 1 December 2001 Chase Dr diversion (replacing Wilson Rd diversion): From Sunnyholt Rd via Wilson Rd, Chase Dr, Quakers Hill Pkwy to Sunnyholt Rd

Blacktown – Stanhope Gardens – Kellyville Ridge From 9 September 2002 From Blacktown (Patrick St at Westpoint shops) via bus bridge, Blacktown interchange, George St, Sunnyholt Rd, Stanhope Pkwy, Majestic Dr, Ponytail Dr, Sentry Dr to Phoenix Av (Stanhope Gardens), then Sentry Dr, Ponytail

Page 61 of 78 16 August 2019 Private Route Histories Region 1 (1) Dr, Majestic Dr, Stanhope Pkwy, Sunnyholt Rd, Old Windsor Rd, Windsor Rd, Merriville Rd, Conrad Rd to Keirle Rd (Kellyville Ridge). Reverse on return.

Blacktown – Stanhope Gardens – Kellyville Ridge – Castle Hill From 11 March 2007 From Blacktown (Westpoint tunnel) via bus bridge, Blacktown interchange, George St, Sunnyholt Rd, Wilson Rd, Chase Dr, Quakers Hill Pkwy, Sentry Dr, Stanhope Pkwy to Perfection Av (Stanhope Gardens), then Stanhope Pkwy, Conrad Rd (Kellyville Ridge), Merriville Rd, Windsor Rd, Acres Rd (Kellyville), Greenwood Rd, President Rd, Glenrowan Av, Wrights Rd, Green Rd, Victoria Rd, Victoria Av, Carrington Rd, Showground Rd, Old Northern Rd, Old Castle Hill Rd to Castle Towers shops (Castle Hill). From Castle Hill (Old Castle Hill Rd at Castle Towers shops) via Pennant St, Showground Rd, then reverse route to Blacktown.

Timetable Summary 7 June 1997 See 740

13 May 2000 Blacktown – Stanhope Gardens – Rouse Hill routes 741, 741R, 741S

Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No

trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips# 741: Blacktown- 30 M-F Stanhope Gdns 4.50amB Blacktown 6.20pmC 60 A Stanhope Gardens- Crestview Dr 5.44amB 11.34pmS Glenwood Sat Stanhope Gdns 6.09amB 4.50pmC 60 A (Crestview Dr) Crestview Dr 9.04amB 11.34pmS Sun Stanhope Gdns 7.46amB 10.20pmS 30 D 741: Riverstone 9 M-F Riverstone 6.22am Riverstone 6.47pm 3 trips Township Loop Sat Sun 8.19am 4.39pm 2 trips 741R: Blacktown- 62 M-F Blacktown 7.30am Blacktown 5.50pm 120 Rouse Hill- Sat 7.50am 3.50pm 120 Riverstone† Sun 741S: Blacktown- 62 M-F Riverstone 8.50am Riverstone 4.50pm 120 Rouse Hill- Sat Blacktown 8.00am 4.00pm 120 Riverstone‡ Sun # Average day frequencies along common route: M-F Blacktown-Stanhope Gardens (741, 741R, 741S) 30. Blacktown-Riverstone (741R, 741S) 60. Sat Blacktown-Stanhope Gardens (741, 741R, 741S) 30. Blacktown-Riverstone (741R, 741S) 60. Sun Blacktown-Stanhope Gardens (741) 30. † Via Rouse Hill Caravan Park. ‡ Via Schofields. A – Includes combined 740/741 early morning & night. B – To Blacktown. C – To Glenwood (Crestview Dr). D – Alternate daytime rips run via combined 740/741. Selected trips extended to Stanhope Gardens (Sentry Dr). S – To Stanhope Gardens (Majestic Dr).

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Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No

trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Blacktown- Fr Black M-F Blacktown 5.30amC Castle Hill 6.12pmB A Kellyville Ridge- 21K Kellyville Rdg 11.26pmB Castle Hill 50C Sat Blacktown 5.43amK Castle Hill 5.29pmB D 7.45amC Blacktown 11.33pmK Sun Kellyville Rdg 7.42amB Castle Hill 4.20pmB E Blacktown 8.30amC Kellyville Rdg 10.50pmB A – Day, Blacktown-Kellyville Ridge 30, Blacktown-Castle Hill 60. Night, Blacktown-Kellyville Ridge. Plus short- working/s before first trip shown. B – To Blacktown. C – To Castle Hill. D – Day, Blacktown-Kellyville Ridge 30, Blacktown-Castle Hill 60. Night, Blacktown-Kellyville Ridge. E – Early morning & night, Blacktown-Kellyville Ridge. Day, Blacktown-Castle Hill 60. K – To Kellyville Ridge.

Route 741 RIVERSTONE – RIVERSTONE TOWNSHIP Timeline 7 June 1997: As part of rearrangement of Blacktown – Riverstone routes (740 & 745), coincident with reorganisation of South Blacktown routes, renumbered from part of 745. Limited service operated by Busways Blacktown (Rowe family). 11 March 2007: Renumbered 742T coincident with opening of Parramatta-Merriville Rd section of North West T- way.

Streets From 7 June 1997 Mornings From Riverstone (Riverstone Pde at station) via Railway Tce, Riverstone Rd, Piccadilly St, Garfield Rd, Hamilton St, Crown St, Riverstone Pde to Riverstone station. Afternoons From Riverstone (Riverstone Pde at station) via Riverstone Pde, Crown St, Hamilton St, McCulloch St, Riverstone Rd, Railway Tce to Riverstone station. Alteration From 1 December 2001 (afternoon route): Reverse of morning route.

Timetable Summary 7 June 1997 See 740.

Route 741 RIVERSTONE – MARAYLYA Timeline 26 May 2019: Renumbered from 662, coincident with opening of Sydney Metro North West line (Chatswood- Tallawong). Operated by Busways Blacktown (Rowe family).

Streets From 26 May 2019 From Riverstone (Riverstone Pde at station) via Riverstone Pde, Crown St, Junction Rd, Windsor Rd, Boundary Rd, Cattai Ridge Rd, St Johns Rd, Reedy Rd, Fisher Rd, Cattai Ridge Rd, Scheyville Rd (Scheyville), Old Stock Route Rd to Saunders Rd (Maraylya). Reverse on return.

Page 63 of 78 16 August 2019 Private Route Histories Region 1 (1) Timetable Summary 26 May 2019

Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No

trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Riverstone- 29 M-F Maraylya 6.54am Riverstone 5.07pm 1 trip Maraylya Sat Sun

Route 741R BLACKTOWN – STANHOPE GARDENS – ROUSE HILL – RIVERSTONE Timeline 7 June 1997: As part of rearrangement of Blacktown – Riverstone routes (740 & 745), coincident with reorganisation of South Blacktown routes, renumbered from 745. Operated by Busways Blacktown (Rowe family). Ran in conjunction with 741 & 741S. 11 March 2007: Coincident with opening of Parramatta-Merriville Rd section of North West T-way, 741, 741R & 741S rearranged & renumbered as 741, 742, 742R, 742S & 742T:  741R rerouted in Acacia Gardens, Stanhope Gardens & Kellyville Ridge and renumbered 742R.  Trips entirely between Blacktown & Rouse Hill (increase in service) numbered 742.

Streets From 7 June 1997 From Blacktown (Patrick St at Westpoint shops) via bus bridge, Blacktown interchange, George St, Sunnyholt Rd, Turner St, Charles St, Vardys Rd, Cobham St, Madagascar Dr (Kings Park), Sunnyholt Rd, Sorrento Dr, Glenwood Park Dr to Alwyn Cr (Glenwood), then Glenwood Park Dr, Sorrento Dr, Sunnyholt Rd, Stanhope Pkwy to Majestic Dr (Stanhope Gardens), then Stanhope Pkwy, Sunnyholt Rd, Old Windsor Rd, Windsor Rd (Rouse Hill), Guntawong Rd, Worcester Rd, Rouse Rd, Terry Rd to Rouse Hill Caravan Park, then Terry Rd, Rouse Rd, Cudgegong Rd, Macquarie Rd, Tallawong Rd, Guntawong Rd, Clarke Rd, Riverstone Rd, Piccadilly St, Garfield Rd, Hamilton St, Crown St, Riverstone Pde to Riverstone station. Reverse on return. Pye & Lalor Rds diversion: From Sunnyholt Rd via Pye Rd [now Wilson Rd], Wilson Rd [now Pye Rd], Lalor Rd [now Quakers Hill Pkwy] to Sunnyholt Rd.

From 13 May 2000 From Blacktown (Patrick St at Westpoint shops) via bus bridge, Blacktown interchange, George St, Sunnyholt Rd, Stanhope Pkwy to Majestic Dr (Stanhope Gardens), then Stanhope Pkwy, Sunnyholt Rd, Old Windsor Rd, Windsor Rd (Rouse Hill), Mile End Rd [now Aberdour Av & Clower Av], Withers Rd, Milford Dr, Mile End Rd [part now Clower Av & Aberdour Av], Windsor Rd, then same route to Riverstone. From Riverstone via reverse route to Guntawong Rd, then Windsor Rd, Mile End Rd [now Aberdour Av & Clower Av], Withers Rd, Milford Dr, Mile End Rd [part now Clower Av & Aberdour Av], Windsor Rd, then reverse route to Westpoint shops (Blacktown). Wilson Rd diversion (previously Pye & Lalor Rds diversion): From Sunnyholt Rd via Wilson Rd, Pye Rd, Quakers Hill Pkwy to Sunnyholt Rd. Temporary route (while Milford Dr was being completed through to Mile End Rd): From Milford Dr via Carmelita Cct, Milford Dr, Withers Rd, Mile End Rd.

From 1 December 2001 From Blacktown (Patrick St at Westpoint shops) via bus bridge, Blacktown interchange, George St, Sunnyholt Rd, Stanhope Pkwy to Majestic Dr (Stanhope Gardens), then Stanhope Pkwy, Sunnyholt Rd, Old Windsor Rd, Windsor Rd, Merriville Rd to Perfection Av, then Merriville Rd, Windsor Rd, Commercial Rd, Withers Rd, Milford Dr, Mile End Rd [part now Clower Av], Adelphi St (Rouse Hill), Mile End Rd [now Aberdour Av], Windsor Rd, then same route to Riverstone. Reverse on return. Chase Dr diversion (replacing Wilson Rd diversion): From Sunnyholt Rd via Wilson Rd, Chase Dr, Quakers Hill Pkwy to Sunnyholt Rd Alteration From 18 December 2004: Ex Blacktown from Milford Dr via Mile End Rd (new alignment south of Withers Rd), Clower Av, Adelphi St, Mile End Rd (new alignment), Windsor Rd. Reverse on return.

Page 64 of 78 16 August 2019 Private Route Histories Region 1 (1) Timetable Summary 7 June 1997 See 740

13 May 2000 See 741

Route 741S BLACKTOWN – STANHOPE GARDENS – SCHOFIELDS – RIVERSTONE Timeline 7 June 1997: As part of rearrangement of Blacktown – Riverstone routes (740 & 745), coincident with reorganisation of South Blacktown routes, renumbered from 740. Operated by Busways Blacktown (Rowe family). Ran in conjunction with 741 & 741R. 11 March 2007: Coincident with opening of Parramatta-Merriville Rd section of North West T-way, 741R & 741S rearranged & renumbered as 741, 742, 742R, 742S & 742T:  741S rerouted in Acacia Gardens, Stanhope Gardens & Kellyville Ridge and renumbered 742S.  Trips entirely between Blacktown & Rouse Hill (increase in service) numbered 742.

Streets From 7 June 1997 From Blacktown (Patrick St at Westpoint shops) via bus bridge, Blacktown interchange, George St, Sunnyholt Rd, Turner St, Charles St, Vardys Rd, Cobham St, Madagascar Dr (Kings Park), Sunnyholt Rd, Sorrento Dr, Glenwood Park Dr to Alwyn Cr (Glenwood), then Glenwood Park Dr, Sorrento Dr, Sunnyholt Rd, Stanhope Pkwy to Majestic Dr (Stanhope Gardens), then Stanhope Pkwy, Sunnyholt Rd, Old Windsor Rd, Windsor Rd, Schofields Rd, Hambledon Rd, Burdekin Rd, Alex Av, Schofields Rd, Boundary Rd, St Albans Rd, Junction Rd, Advance St, Railway Tce (Schofields), Riverstone Rd, Piccadilly St, Garfield Rd, Hamilton St, Crown St, Riverstone Pde to Riverstone station. Reverse on return. Pye & Lalor Rds diversion: From Sunnyholt Rd via Pye Rd [now Wilson Rd], Wilson Rd [now Pye Rd], Lalor Rd [now Quakers Hill Pkwy] to Sunnyholt Rd.

From 13 May 2000 From Blacktown (Patrick St at Westpoint shops) via bus bridge, Blacktown interchange, George St, Sunnyholt Rd, Stanhope Pkwy to Majestic Dr (Stanhope Gardens), then Stanhope Pkwy, Sunnyholt Rd, Old Windsor Rd, Windsor Rd (Rouse Hill), Mile End Rd [now Aberdour Av & Clower Av], Withers Rd, Milford Dr, Mile End Rd [part now Clower Av & Aberdour Av], Windsor Rd, then same route to Riverstone station. From Riverstone (station) via reverse route to Guntawong Rd, then Windsor Rd, Mile End Rd [now Aberdour Av & Clower Av], Withers Rd, Milford Dr, Mile End Rd [part now Clower Av & Aberdour Av], Windsor Rd, then reverse route to Blacktown interchange, bus bridge, Patrick St to Westpoint shops. Wilson Rd diversion (previously Pye & Lalor Rds diversion): From Sunnyholt Rd via Wilson Rd, Pye Rd, Quakers Hill Pkwy to Sunnyholt Rd. Temporary route while Milford Dr was being completed through to Mile End Rd: From Milford Dr via Carmelita Cct, Milford Dr, Withers Rd, Mile End Rd.

Timetable Summary 7 June 1997 See 740. Page 65 of 78 16 August 2019 Private Route Histories Region 1 (1)

13 May 2000 See 741

Route 742 BLACKTOWN – PARKLEA Timeline 9 December 1987(?): Renumbered (including Bessemer St Industrial Area peak hour diversion) from part of 61 [1925 number]. Shared Blacktown – Kings Park with 740 & 742. Operated by Rowes Bus Service. 11 September 1988: Absorbed into 740.

Streets From 9 December 1987(?) From Blacktown (Main St at station) via Flushcombe Rd, Newton Rd, Campbell St, Main St, Sunnyholt Rd, Turner St, Charles St, Vardys Rd, Cobham St, Madagascar Dr (Kings Park), Solomon Av, Faulkland Cr, Madagascar Dr, Sunnyholt Rd, James Cook Dr, Wilkinson Av, Shanke Cr, James Cook Dr, Sunnyholt Rd to Cara Pl (Parklea Caravan Park) [opposite current site of Parklea Markets] (Parklea). From Parklea (Sunnyholt Rd at Cara Pl) via Sunnyholt Rd, James Cook Dr, Wilkinson Av, Shanke Cr, James Cook Dr, Sunnyholt Rd, then reverse route to Newton Rd, then Patrick St, Main St to Blacktown station. Trips to/from north side Blacktown station (early morning): Approached Blacktown from Sunnyholt Rd via Second Av, Prince St, George St to Blacktown station. Return via George St, Boys Av, Second Av, Sunnyholt Rd. Bessemer St Industrial Area diversion (peak hours only): Ex Blacktown from Sunnyholt Rd/Bessemer St via Bessemer St, Forge St to Sunnyholt Rd. Reverse on return. Meurants Lane diversion: Ex Blacktown from Sunnyholt Rd/Meurants Lane via Meurants Lane, Old Windsor Rd, Sunnyholt Rd to Parklea Caravan Park.

Timetable Summary 9 December 1987 See 740

Route 742 BLACKTOWN – PARKLEA – ROUSE HILL 11 March 2007: Coincident with opening of Parramatta-Merriville Rd section of North West T-way, 741, 741R & 741S rearranged & renumbered as 741, 742, 742R, 742S & 742T:  Trips entirely between Blacktown & Rouse Hill (increase in service) numbered 742.  742 ran in conjunction with 742R & 742S.  Operated by Busways Blacktown (Rowe family). 4 November 2007: Renumbered T75, upon opening of the Blacktown – Parklea section of North West T-way.

Streets From 11 March 2007 From Blacktown (Westpoint tunnel) via bus bridge, Blacktown interchange, George St, Sunnyholt Rd, Old Windsor Rd, Windsor Rd, Commercial Rd, Withers Rd, Milford Dr, Mile End Rd, Clower Av, Aberdour Av, Adelphi St to Mile End Rd (Rouse Hill). Reverse on return. Rouse Hill Loop (nights & Sundays): From Blacktown via above route to Windsor Rd (Rouse Hill), then Mile End Rd, Adelphi St and “Reverse on return” route back to Blacktown.

Page 66 of 78 16 August 2019 Private Route Histories Region 1 (1) Timetable Summary 11 March 2007 Blacktown – Rouse Hill – Riverstone routes 742, 742R, 742S, 742T

Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No

trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips# 742: Blacktown- 35 M-F Kellyville Rdg 5.45amB Rouse Hill 9.17pmB MNs Rouse Hill via Blacktown 2.30pmR Sunnyholt Rd Sat Rouse Hill 7.24amB 7.44pmB MNs Sun 9.13amB Blacktown 6.50pmR 60 742R: Blacktown- 56 M-F Blacktown 6.30am Riverstone 5.50pm 120 Rouse Hill- Sat 7.55am Blacktown 4.00pm 120 Riverstone† Sun 741S: Blacktown- 61 M-F Blacktown 6.57am Riverstone 5.15pm 120 Rouse Hill- Sat Riverstone 7.58am 3.58pm 120 Riverstone‡ Sun 741T: Riverstone 9 M-F Riverstone 6.22am Riverstone 6.48pm 3 trips Township Loop Sat Sun 8.19am 5.32pm 2 trips # Average day frequencies along common route: M-F Blacktown-Riverstone (742R, 742S) 60. Sat Blacktown-Riverstone (742R, 742S) 60. Sun Blacktown-Rouse Hill Loop (742) 60. † Via Rouse Hill Caravan Park. ‡ Via Schofields. B – To Blacktown. MNs – Mainly early morning & night service. R – To Rouse Hill (Adelphi St).

Route 742 RIVERSTONE – ROUSE HILL Town Centre via Rouse Hill Caravan Park RIVERSTONE – ROUSE HILL Town Centre via Schofields  Riverstone-Riverstone Township Timeline 4 November 2007: Trips entirely between Riverstone and Rouse Hill Town Centre renumbered from 742R, 742S or 742T, coincident with opening of the Blacktown – Parklea section of North West T-way. Operated by Busways Blacktown (Rowe family). 11 October 2009: The few remaining trips (including Riverstone Township trips) merged into a single route and renumbered part of T75, as a result of Ministry of Transport review of Region 1.

Streets Riverstone – Rouse Hill Town Centre via Rouse Hill Caravan Park Riverstone – Rouse Hill Town Centre via Schofields From 4 November 2007 Generally followed the equivalent parts of T75.

Riverstone-Riverstone Township From 4 November 2007 Same as 741 as from 1 December 2001.

Page 67 of 78 16 August 2019 Private Route Histories Region 1 (1) Timetable Summary 4 November 2007

Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No

trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Riverstone- 11 M-F Riverstone 6.16am Riverstone 6.48pm 3 trips Riverstone round Sat Township trip Sun 8.19am 5.32pm 2 trips

Route 742 ROUSE HILL – RIVERSTONE – HOLLINSWORTH RD CARAVAN PARK via Rouse Hill Caravan Park & Carnarvon Rd Timeline 3 June 2018: Limited service, Rouse Hill Town Centre – Riverstone, commenced by Busways Blacktown (Rowe family), replacing the equivalent part of T75. 26 May 2019: Extended as Rouse Hill Town Centre – Riverstone – Hollinsworth Rd Caravan Park, coincident with opening of Sydney Metro North West line (Chatswood-Tallawong), replacing 757 trips via Carvarvon Rd. Service in Piccadilly St area replaced by 747.

Streets Rouse Hill Town Centre – Riverstone From 3 June 2018 From Rouse Hill (Town Centre) via Windsor Rd, Rouse Rd, Terry Rd to Rouse Hill Caravan Park, then Terry Rd, Rouse Rd, Cudgegong Rd, Guntawong Rd, Tallawong Rd, Schofields Rd, Boundary Rd (Schofields), Kensington Park Rd, McCulloch St, Riverstone Rd, Piccadilly St, Mill St, Riverstone Pde to Riverstone station. Reverse on

Rouse Hill Town Centre – Riverstone – Hollinsworth Rd Caravan Park From 26 May 2019 From Rouse Hill (Town Centre) via Rouse Hill Dr, Caddies Blvd, Commercial Rd, Windsor Rd, Rouse Rd, Cudgegong Rd, Implexa Pde, Aristida St (Tallawong station), Themeda Av, Tallawong Rd, Guntawong Rd, Clarke St, Garfield Rd, McCulloch St, Crown St, Riverstone Pde (Riverstone), Garfield Rd, Carnarvon Rd, Angus Rd, Durham Rd, Meadow Rd, Townson Rd, Hollinsworth Rd to Caravan Park (Marsden Park). Reverse on return. Rouse Hill Caravan Park diversion: Either direction from Rouse Rd/Terry Rd via Terry Rd to Caravan Park, then return via reverse route.

Timetable Summary 3 June 2018

Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No

trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Rouse Hill Town 28 M-F Riverstone 8.47am Rouse Hill TC 1.35pm 3 trips Centre-Riverstone Sat Rouse Hill TC 10.30am Riverstone 1.07pm 2 trips Sun

26 May 2019

Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No

trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Rouse Hill Town Fr R Hill M-F Holl Rd C/Pk 6.21amR Holl Rd C/Pk 6.31pmR A Centre-Riverstone- 27V Rouse Hill TC 8.39pmV Hollinsworth Rd 47H Sat Rouse Hill TC 8.18amH Holl Rd C/Pk 5.04pmR 120 B Caravan Park Sun A – Rouse Hill Town Centre-Riverstone 60, Rouse Hill Town Centre-Hollinsworth Rd Caravan Park 120. Plus short- working/s before first trip shown. B – Plus short-working/s before first trip & after last trip shown. H – To Hollinsworth Rd Caravan Park. R – To Rouse Hill Town Centre. V – To Riverstone.

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Route 742R BLACKTOWN – STANHOPE GARDENS – ROUSE HILL – RIVERSTONE Timeline 11 March 2007: Coincident with opening of Parramatta-Merriville Rd section of North West T-way, 741, 741R & 741S rearranged as 741 & 742, 742R, 742S & 742T:  741R was rerouted in Acacia Gardens, Stanhope Gardens & Kellyville Ridge & renumbered 742R.  742R ran in conjunction with 742 & 742S.  Operated by Busways Blacktown (Rowe family). 4 November 2007: Upon opening of the Blacktown – Parklea section of North West T-way:  Trips other than those entirely between Riverstone and Rouse Hill Town Centre renumbered part of T75.  Trips entirely between Riverstone and Rouse Hill Town Centre renumbered 742.

Streets From 11 March 2007 From Blacktown (Westpoint tunnel) via bus bridge, Blacktown interchange, George St, Sunnyholt Rd, Old Windsor Rd, Windsor Rd, Commercial Rd, Withers Rd, Milford Dr, Mile End Rd, Clower Av, Aberdour Av, Adelphi St (Rouse Hill), Mile End Rd, Windsor Rd, Guntawong Rd, Worcester Rd, Rouse Rd, Terry Rd to Rouse Hill Caravan Park, then Terry Rd, Rouse Rd, Cudgegong Rd, Macquarie Rd, Tallawong Rd, Guntawong Rd, Clarke Rd, Riverstone Rd, Piccadilly St, Garfield Rd, Hamilton St, Crown St, Riverstone Pde to Riverstone station. Reverse on return.

Timetable Summary 11 March 2007 See 742.

Route 742S BLACKTOWN – STANHOPE GARDENS – SCHOFIELDS – RIVERSTONE Timeline 11 March 2007: Coincident with opening of Parramatta-Merriville Rd section of North West T-way, 741, 741R & 741S rearranged & renumbered as 741, 742, 742R, 742S & 742T:  741S was rerouted in Acacia Gardens, Stanhope Gardens & Kellyville Ridge and renumbered 742S.  742S ran in conjunction with 742 & 742R.  Operated by Busways Blacktown (Rowe family). 4 November 2007: Upon opening of the Blacktown – Parklea section of North West T-way:  Trips other than those entirely between Riverstone and Rouse Hill Town Centre renumbered part of T75.  Trips entirely between Riverstone and Rouse Hill Town Centre renumbered 742.

Streets From 11 March 2007 From Blacktown (Westpoint tunnel) via bus bridge, Blacktown interchange, George St, Sunnyholt Rd, Old Windsor Rd, Windsor Rd, Commercial Rd, Withers Rd, Milford Dr, Mile End Rd, Clower Av, Aberdour Av, Adelphi St (Rouse Hill), Mile End Rd, Windsor Rd, Schofields Rd, Hambledon Rd, Burdekin Rd, Alex Av, Schofields Rd, Boundary Rd, St Albans Rd, Junction Rd, Advance St, Railway Tce (Schofields), Riverstone Rd, Piccadilly St, Garfield Rd, Hamilton St, Crown St, Riverstone Pde to Riverstone station. Reverse on return.

Timetable Summary 11 March 2007 See 742.

Route 742T RIVERSTONE – RIVERSTONE TOWNSHIP Timeline 11 March 2007: Renumbered from part of 741, coincident with opening of Parramatta-Merriville Rd section of North West T-way. Operated by Busways Blacktown (Rowe family). 4 November 2007: Renumbered part of T75, upon opening of the Blacktown – Parklea section of North West T-way.

Page 69 of 78 16 August 2019 Private Route Histories Region 1 (1) Streets From 11 March 2007 Same as 741 as from 1 December 2001.

Timetable Summary 11 March 2007 See 742.

Route 743 BLACKTOWN – KINGS PARK – KINGS LANGLEY Timeline 11 March 2007:  New route, replacing parts of 717 (between Blacktown & Garden St, Kings Langley – previously operated by Westbus) & 740 (in Kings Park), coincident with opening of Parramatta-Merriville Rd section of North West T-way.  Operated by Busways Blacktown (Rowe family).  Most trips through-routed with 718.

Streets From 11 March 2007 From Blacktown (Westpoint tunnel) via bus bridge, Blacktown interchange, George St, Sunnyholt Rd, Gordon St, Sydney St, Stephen St, Lawson St, Venn Av, Northcott Rd, Turner St, Garden St, Vardys Rd, Madagascar Dr (Kings Park), Sunnyholt Rd, James Cook Dr to Kings Langley shops. Reverse on return. Alteration From 16 November 2011: Curtailed to start from/terminate at Blacktown interchange. (Shuttle bus runs daily Westpoint Blacktown – Blacktown interchange.)

Timetable Summary 11 March 2007

Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No

trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Blacktown-Kings 21 M-F Kings Langley 5.11am Kings Langley 8.17pm 60* Langley Sat Blacktown 6.46am Blacktown 7.44pm 60 Sun Kings Langley 8.27am Kings Langley 5.27pm 60 * More frequent in peak hours.

Route 744 GLENDENNING – BELLA VISTA (Reston Gr) Timeline 9 September 2002: Peak hour service commenced by Busways Blacktown (Rowe family). 28 January 2004: Ceased. Partly replaced by rerouting of 745 via Norwest Blvd at same time.

Streets From 9 September 2002 From Glendenning (Adrienne St at Lamb St) via Adrienne St, Armitage Dr, Golding Dr, Richmond Rd, Quakers Hill Pkwy (Quakers Hill), (first) Farnham Rd, Quakers Hill Pkwy, Sunnyholt Rd, Old Windsor Rd, Norwest Blvd to Reston Grange (Bella Vista). Reverse on return.

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Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No

trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Glendenning-Bella 29 M-F Glendenning 6.47am Reston Gr 5.35pm Ph Vista (Reston Gr) Sat Sun Ph – Peak hours only (morning from Glendenning, afternoon from Bella Vista (Reston Gr)).

Route 744 BLACKTOWN – BESSEMER ST Industrial Area Timeline 4 November 2007: Commenced by Busways Blacktown (Rowe family) upon opening of the Blacktown – Parklea section of North West T-way, replacing diversions of 740 via Bessemer & Forge Sts during weekday peak hours.

Streets From 4 November 2007 From Blacktown (Westpoint tunnel) via bus bridge, Blacktown interchange, George St, Sunnyholt Rd, Bessemer St (Industrial Area), Forge St to Sunnyholt Rd. Reverse on return. Alteration From 16 November 2011: Curtailed to start from/terminate at Blacktown interchange. (Shuttle bus runs daily Westpoint Blacktown – Blacktown interchange.)

Timetable Summary 4 November 2007

Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No

trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Blacktown- 7 M-F Blacktown 5.24am Bessemer St 4.35pm Ph Bessemer St Sat Industrial Area Sun Ph – Peak hours only (morning from Blacktown, afternoon from Bessemer St Industrial Area).

Route 745 BLACKTOWN – ROUSE HILL – RIVERSTONE RIVERSTONE – RIVERSTONE TOWNSHIP Timeline 9 December 1987(?):  Renumbered from parts of 61 [1925 number]: Riverstone – Riverstone Township Riverstone – Schofields – Rouse Hill  Operated by Rowes Bus Service. 11 September 1988: Riverstone – Schofields – Rouse Hill rerouted/extended as Blacktown – Rouse Hill – Riverstone. June 1989: Operator’s name changed to Busways Blacktown (Rowe family). 5 December 1992: Ran in conjunction with 740. 16 July 1994: Diverted into Glenwood Estate (first stage of suburb of Glenwood). 7 June 1997: As part of rearrangement of Blacktown – Riverstone routes (740 & 745), coincident with reorganisation of South Blacktown routes, renumbered: 741 Riverstone – Riverstone Township 741R Blacktown – Rouse Hill – Riverstone.

Page 71 of 78 16 August 2019 Private Route Histories Region 1 (1) Streets Riverstone – Schofields – Rouse Hill From 9 December 1987(?) From Riverstone (Riverstone Pde at station) via Railway Tce (Schofields), Advance St, Junction Rd, St Albans Rd, Boundary Rd, Schofields Rd, Cudgegong Rd, Rouse Rd, Terry Rd to Rouse Hill Caravan Park, then Terry Rd, Rouse Rd, Windsor Rd, Guntawong Rd, Worcester Rd, Rouse Rd, Cudgegong Rd, Macquarie Rd, Tallawong Rd, Clarke Rd, Riverstone Rd, Piccadilly St, Garfield Rd, Riverstone Pde to Riverstone station. Selected trips: In opposite direction.

Riverstone – Riverstone Township From 9 December 1987(?) From Riverstone (Riverstone Pde at station) via Riverstone Pde, Crown St, Hamilton St, McCulloch St, Riverstone Rd, Piccadilly St, Garfield Rd, Riverstone Pde to Riverstone station.

From 11 September 1988 From Riverstone (Riverstone Pde at station) via Garfield Rd, Piccadilly St, Riverstone Rd, McCulloch St, Hamilton St, Crown St, Piccadilly St, Garfield Rd, Riverstone Pde to Riverstone station.

Blacktown – Rouse Hill – Riverstone From 11 September 1988 From Blacktown (Main St at station) via Main St, Flushcombe Rd, Newton Rd, Campbell St, Main St, Sunnyholt Rd, Turner St, Charles St, Vardys Rd, Cobham St, Madagascar Dr (Kings Park), Solomon Av, Faulkland Cr, Madagascar Dr, Sunnyholt Rd, Old Windsor Rd, Windsor Rd (Rouse Hill), Guntawong Rd, Worcester Rd, Rouse Rd, Terry Rd to Rouse Hill Caravan Park, then Terry Rd, Rouse Rd, Cudgegong Rd, Schofields Rd, Tallawong Rd, Guntawong Rd, Clarke Rd, Riverstone Rd, Piccadilly St, Garfield Rd, Hamilton St, Crown St, Riverstone Pde to Riverstone station. From Riverstone (Riverstone Pde at station) via reverse route to Newton Rd, then Patrick St, Main St to Blacktown station. Bessemer St Industrial Area diversion (peak hours only): Ex Blacktown from Sunnyholt Rd via Bessemer St, Forge St to Sunnyholt Rd. Reverse on return. Alteration From 16 July 1994: From Sunnyholt Rd via Sorrento Dr, Glenwood Park Dr to Thompson Cr (Glenwood) & return.

Timetable Summary 9 December 1987

Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No

trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Riverstone- 30 M-F Riverstone 7.35am Rouse Hill 5.04pm 6 trips A Schofields-Rouse round Sat 9.16am 2.33pm 2 trips Hill trip Sun Riverstone- 12 M-F Riverstone 6.28am Riverstone 5.25pm 120* Riverstone round Sat Township trip Sun * More frequent in peak hours. A – Plus short-working/s before first trip shown.

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Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No

trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Blacktown-Rouse Fr Riv M-F Riverstone 6.50amR Blacktown 6.47pmV 120* Hill-Riverstone 24R 8.35amB 46B Sat Blacktown 8.14amV Blacktown 4.14pmV 120 Sun Riverstone- M-F Riverstone 6.32am Riverstone 5.23pm 5 trips Riverstone Sat Township Sun * More frequent in peak hours. B – To Blacktown. R – To Rouse Hill. V – To Riverstone.

5 December 1992 See 740.

Route 745 MT DRUITT – QUAKERS HILL – CASTLE HILL ST MARYS – QUAKERS HILL – BELLA VISTA (Norwest Private Hospital) ST MARYS – QUAKERS HILL – CASTLE HILL (University of Western Sydney was rebranded as Western Sydney University in 2015.) Timeline 18 March 2000: Mt Druitt – Quakers Hill – Castle Hill commenced by Busways Blacktown (Rowe family). 28 January 2004: Curtailed to operate Plumpton – Quakers Hill – Castle Hill and rerouted via Stanhope Gardens, Glenwood and Bella Vista. 12 October 2009: Altered/extended to run St Marys – Quakers Hill – Castle Hill, as a result of Ministry of Transport review of Region 1. Extension to St Marys replaced part of 769. 19 October 2009: Rerouted through part of North St Marys, replacing part of 782, which had been curtailed in that area as from 11 October 2009. 26 May 2019: Curtailed/rerouted to run St Marys – Quakers Hill – Bella Vista (Norwest Private Hospital), coincident with opening of Sydney Metro North West line (Chatswood-Tallawong). Glenwood – Castle Hill replaced by 730 (renumbered from T70 from this date).

Streets Mt Druitt – Quakers Hill – Castle Hill From 18 March 2000 From Mt Druitt (interchange) via North Pde, Belmore Av, Bulolo Av (Whalan), Luxford Dr, Popondetta Rd, Jersey Rd (Emerton), Copeland Rd, Bougainville Rd, Luxford Rd, Sedgman Cr (Shalvey), Emerson St, Luxford Rd, Carlisle Av, Jersey Rd, Lamb St, Adrienne St (Glendenning), Armitage Dr, Golding Dr, Richmond Rd, Yarramundi Dr (Dean Park), Hoyle Dr, Symonds Rd, Richmond Rd, Quakers Hill Pkwy, Eastern Rd to University of Western Sydney Blacktown (Quakers Hill), then Eastern Rd, Quakers Hill Pkwy, (first) Farnham Rd, Quakers Hill Pkwy, Sunnyholt Rd, Burns Rd, Memorial Av, Windsor Rd, Showground Rd, Old Northern Rd, Old Castle Hill Rd to Castle Towers shops (Castle Hill). From Castle Hill (Old Castle Hill Rd at Castle Towers shops) via Pennant St, Showground Rd, then reverse route to Mt Druitt interchange. Alterations From 27 July 2002:  Ex Mt Druitt from Popondetta Rd via Jersey Rd, Lamb St. Reverse on return.  Ex Mt Druitt from Sunnyholt Rd via Sorrento Dr to Glenwood Park Dr, then Sorrento Dr, Sunnyholt Rd, Stanhope Pkwy to Majestic Dr, then Stanhope Pkwy, Sunnyholt Rd, Old Windsor Rd. Reverse on return.

Page 73 of 78 16 August 2019 Private Route Histories Region 1 (1) Plumpton – Quakers Hill – Castle Hill From 28 January 2004 From Plumpton (Jersey Rd at Plumpton Marketplace) via Jersey Rd, Lamb St, Adrienne St (Glendenning), Armitage Dr, Golding Dr, Richmond Rd, Quakers Hill Pkwy, Eastern Rd to University of Western Sydney Blacktown (Quakers Hill), then Eastern Rd, Quakers Hill Pkwy, (first) Farnham Rd, Quakers Hill Pkwy, Sentry Dr, Stanhope Pkwy, Sunnyholt Rd, Sorrento Dr, Glenwood Park Dr (west leg), Forman Av (Glenwood), Glenwood Park Dr (east leg), Meurants Lane, Greenhill Dr, Norwest Blvd (Bella Vista), Windsor Rd, Showground Rd, Old Northern Rd, Old Castle Hill Rd to Castle Towers shops (Castle Hill). From Castle Hill (Old Castle Hill Rd at Castle Towers shops) via Pennant St, Showground Rd, then reverse route to Mt Druitt.

St Marys – Quakers Hill – Castle Hill From 12 October 2009 From St Marys (interchange) via Station St, Lethbridge St, Phillip St, Glossop St, Debrincat Av, Aurora Dr, Luxford Rd, Popondetta Rd (Emerton), Jersey Rd, Carlisle Av, Luxford Dr, Hyatts Rd (Plumpton), Jersey Rd, Lamb St, Adrienne St (Glendenning), Armitage Dr, Golding Dr, Richmond Rd, Quakers Hill Pkwy, Eastern Rd to University of Western Sydney Blacktown (Quakers Hill), then Eastern Rd, Quakers Hill Pkwy (Quakers Hill), Farnham Rd, Quakers Hill Pkwy, Sentry Dr, Stanhope Pkway, Sunnyholt Rd, Sorrento Dr, Glenwood Park Dr (west leg), Forman Av (Glenwood), Glenwood Park Dr (east leg), Meurants Lane, Greenhill Dr, Norwest Blvd (Bella Vista), Windsor Rd, Showground Rd, Old Northern Rd, Old Castle Hill Rd to Castle Towers shops (Castle Hill). From Castle Hill (Old Castle Hill Rd at Castle Towers shops) via Pennant St, Showground Rd, then reverse route to St Marys. Alterations  From 19 October 2009: Ex St Marys from Glossop St via Kurrajong Rd, Maple Rd, Debrincat Av. Reverse on return.  Circa 2010: To approach Castle Hill from Showground Rd via Pennant St, Castle St, Old Castle Hill Rd to Castle Towers shops. Return unaltered.

St Marys – Quakers Hill – Bella Vista (Norwest Private Hospital) Alteration From 26 May 2019 Ex St Marys from Glenwood Park Dr (east leg) via Tarwin Av, Miami St, Balmoral Rd, Mawson Av (Bella Vista station), Lexington Dr, Elizabeth Macarthur Dr, Norbrik Dr to Entertainment Lane (Norwest Private Hospital, Bella Vista). Reverse on return.

Timetable Summary 18 March 2000

Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No

trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Mt Druitt-Castle 70 M-F Mt Druitt 6.30am Castle Hill 5.40pm 60* Hill Sat 7.35am 5.10pm 60 Sun 8.35am 4.20pm 120 * More frequent in peak hours.

28 January 2004

Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No

trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Plumpton-Castle 36 M-F Plumpton 6.32am Castle Hill 5.40pm 60 Hill Sat 8.42am 4.10pm 120 Sun

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Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No

trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips St Marys-Quakers 73 M-F Castle Hill 7.10am St Marys 4.42pm 60* A Hill-Castle Hill Sat 10.40am 2.42pm 120 A Sun * More frequent in peak hours. A – Plus short-working/s before first trip & after last trip shown.

26 May 2019

Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No

trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips St Marys-Quakers Fr N/west M-F Plumpton 5.10amN St Marys 6.00pmN A Hill-Bella Vista Priv Hosp Norwest Hosp 6.27amS Norwest Hosp 7.36pmP 52P (Norwest Private Sat St Marys 7.45amN St Marys 4.45pmN B 78S Hospital) Norwest Hosp 6.11pmP Sun * More frequent in peak hours. A – Day, St Marys-Bella Vista (Norwest Private Hospital) 60*. Evening, from Bella Vista (Norwest Private Hospital) to Plumpton. B – Day, St Marys-Bella Vista (Norwest Private Hospital) 60. Late afternoon, from Bella Vista (Norwest Private Hospital) to Plumpton. N – To Bella Vista (Norwest Private Hospital). P – To Plumpton. S – To St Marys.

Route 746 RIVERSTONE – BOX HILL Loop RIVERSTONE – BOX HILL – ROUSE HILL Town Centre Timeline By 6 June 1988: Riverstone – Box Hill Loop renumbered from 747. Limited service operated by Rowes Bus Service. June 1989: Operator’s name changed to Busways Blacktown (Rowe family). 3 June 2018: Altered/extended to run Riverstone – Box Hill – Rouse Hill Town Centre (no longer a loop) at increased frequency.

Streets (Throughout the route’s history, school trips have varied from the standard route shown here.) Riverstone – Box Hill Loop By 6 June 1988 From Riverstone (Riverstone Pde at station) via Riverstone Pde, Crown St, Junction Rd, Windsor Rd, Terry Rd, Old Pitt Town Rd (Box Hill), Nelson Rd, Edwards Rd, Annangrove Rd, Windsor Rd, Junction Rd, Crown St, Riverstone Pde to Riverstone station. Alterations  From 11 September 1988: From Riverstone station via Garfield Rd, Piccadilly St, Crown St, then same route back to Crown St, then Piccadilly St, Garfield Rd, Riverstone Pde to Riverstone station.  From 5 December 1992: From Riverstone station via Riverstone Pde, Crown St  From 5 December 1992: From Annangrove Rd via Withers Rd, Mile End Rd [part now Clower Av & Aberdour Av] (Rouse Hill), Windsor Rd, Junction Rd, Crown St, Riverstone Pde to Riverstone station.  From late 2003: From Withers Rd via Mile End Rd [now Clower Av], Adelphi St, Mile End Rd [now Aberdour Rd], Windsor Rd.  By 18 December 2004: From Withers Rd via Mile End Rd (new alignment), Clower Av, Adelphi St, Mile End Rd (new alignment), Windsor Rd.

Page 75 of 78 16 August 2019 Private Route Histories Region 1 (1) Riverstone – Box Hill – Rouse Hill Town Centre From 3 June 2018 From Riverstone (Riverstone Pde at station) via Riverstone Pde, Mill St, Piccadilly St, Garfield Rd East, Edmund St, Crown St, Junction Rd, Windsor Rd, Terry Rd, Old Pitt Town Rd (Box Hill), Nelson Rd, Edwards Rd, Annangrove Rd, Withers Rd, Mile End Rd, Windsor Rd to Rouse Hill Town Centre. Reverse on return.

Timetable Summary 7 June 1997

Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No

trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Riverstone-Box 30 M-F Riverstone 7.26am† Box Hill 5.39pm 5 trips A Hill (loop) round Sat 7.24am 5.03pm 2 trips trip† Sun † School holiday trip time. School day trip times varied. A – Plus school trips.

3 June 2018

Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No

trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Riverstone-Box 42 M-F Riverstone 6.08am Riverstone 7.38pm 120* Hill-Rouse Hill Sat Town Centre Sun * More frequent in peak hours.

Route 747 RIVERSTONE – BOX HILL Loop Timeline 9 December 1987(?): School route altered to a limited route service and given number in Sydney Region Route Number System. Operated by Rowes Bus Service. By 6 June 1988: Renumbered 746 due to 747 being required for Bay Village – Sydney Airport (“Central Coast Airbus”).

Streets From 9 December 1987(?) Same as 746 by 6 June 1988.

Timetable Summary 9 December 1987

Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No

trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Riverstone-Box 30 M-F Riverstone 8.25am† Box Hill 5.46pm 3 trips A Hill (loop) round Sat trip† Sun † School holiday trip time. School day trip times varied. A – Plus school trips.

Route 747 ROUSE HILL Town Centre – RIVERSTONE – MARSDEN PARK (Elara Estate) Timeline 3 June 2018: New route serving new residential area commenced by Busways Blacktrown (Rowe family), partly replacing T75 between Rouse Hill & Riverstone.

Page 76 of 78 16 August 2019 Private Route Histories Region 1 (1) Streets From 3 June 2018 From Rouse Hill (Town Centre) via Schofields Rd, Boundary Rd (Schofields), Kensington Park Rd, McCulloch St, Riverstone Rd, Piccadilly St, Mill St, Riverstone Pde (Riverstone), Garfield Rd West, Richmond Rd, Elara Blvd to John Black Dr (Marsden Park (Elara Estate)). Reverse on return. Alteration From 26 May 2019 (opening of Sydney Metro North West line): Ex Rouse Hill Town Centre from Schofields Rd via Cudgegong Rd, Implexa Pde (Tallawong station), Aristida St, Themeda Av, Tallawong Rd, Schofields Rd. Reverse on return.

Timetable Summary 3 June 2018

Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No

trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Rouse Hill Town Fr RHTC M-F Riverstone 5.37amR Rouse Hill 2.54pmM A Centre-Marsden 19V Elara Estate 8.59amR Town Centre 9.44pmV Park (Elara Estate) 32M Sat 7.35amR 8.01pmM 60 Sun 7.35amR 8.01pmM 60 A – Peak hours & night, Rouse Hill Town Centre-Riverstone. Day, Rouse Hill Town Centre-Marsden Park (Elara Estate) 60. M – To Marsden Park (Elara Estate). R – To Rouse Hill Town Centre. V – To Riverstone.

Route 749 RIVERSTONE – MARSDEN PARK Loop Timeline 9 December 1987(?): Renumbered from part of 61 [1925 number]. Operated by Rowes Bus Service. 11 September 1988: 749 & 757 amalgamated as 760, Mt Druitt – Marsden Park – Riverstone.

Streets From 9 December 1987(?) From Riverstone (Riverstone Pde at station) via Garfield Rd, Richmond Rd (Marsden Park), Townson Rd, Meadow Rd, Durham Rd, Angus Rd, Creek St [now part of Carnarvon Rd], Carnarvon Rd, Garfield Rd, Riverstone Pde to Riverstone station. Selected trips: In opposite direction.

Timetable Summary 9 December 1987

Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No

trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Riverstone- 20 M-F Marsden Pk 6.17am Riverstone 8.12pm 11 trips A Marsden Park Loop round Sat 6.36am 6.17pm 3 trips A trip Sun A – Selected trips extended to Plumpton or Mt Druitt.

Route 749 BLACKTOWN – MARSDEN PARK (Harris St) via various routes Timeline 21 November 2016: New peak hour route, Blaacktown – Marsden Park (Harris St) direct via Richmond Rd, commenced by Busways Blacktown (Rowe family). 3 June 2018: In a rearrangement of 749 & 751:  Rerouted via Colebee.  Shared route with 751.

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Streets Blacktown – Marsden Park (Harris St) direct via Richmond Rd From 21 November 2016 From Blacktown (interchange) via Richmond Rd, Hollinsworth Rd, Harris Av to Darling St (Marsden Park). Reverse on return.

Blacktown – Colebee – Marsden Park (Harris St) From 3 June 2018 From Blacktown (interchange) via Richmond Rd, Symonds Rd, Stonecutters Dr to Kirkwood Cr (Colebee), then Stonecutters Dr, Symonds Rd, Richmond Rd, Alderton Dr to Stonecutters Dr, then Alderton Dr, Richmond Rd, Hollinsworth Rd, Harris St to Darling St (Marsden Park). Reverse on return.

Timetable Summary 21 November 2016

Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No

trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Blacktown- 23 M-F Blacktown 5.20am Harris St 6.00pm Ph Marsden Park Sat (Harris St) Sun Ph – Peak hours only (morning from Blacktown, afternoons from Marsden Park (Harris St)).

3 June 2018

Av day Off-peak First trip Last trip Destinations Day freq/No

trip time Notes From Time From Time of trips Blacktown- 33 M-F Blacktown 5.22am Harris St 9.05pm Ph Colebee-Marsden Sat Park (Harris St) Sun Ph – Peak hours & early weeknights only (both directions).

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