NSW TrainLink

Wagga Wagga - Albury Coach Trial

Proposed Coach

CURRENT STATE THE PROPOSAL COMMUNITY INSIGHT

NSW TrainLink currently operates XPT rail Starting in 2018, NSW TrainLink proposes to We are keen to find out how to best operate the services between Sydney and Melbourne that trial a new coach connection to better connect services to ensure people use them when the trial travel via Wagga Wagga and Albury. These Wagga Wagga, Albury and surrounding gets underway. To do this, we will be seeking local services currently don’t allow travel between communities. insights and feedback on the initial coach proposal. these cities in the morning and return in the Your feedback will be vital in shaping these trials for The proposed coach service offers a day-return afternoon. when they go live. We’d like to know: trip between Wagga Wagga and Albury, stopping at the following towns: • What days would you like the same day return service to run? • The Rock, • What times should the service leave and arrive MARKET • Henty, and in Wagga Wagga and Albury, and connecting • Culcairn. Both cities are major NSW regional hubs, townships along the way? and offer many business, health, education, The proposed coach trials will be in addition to • Why would you like the opportunity for same-day tourism and recreational opportunities to the existing train services. return travel between Wagga Wagga and Albury? community. • Where are the most appropriate pick-up and By providing a day return coach service, drop-off destinations? NSW TrainLink hopes to fill a gap in the market and allow a better connection between the TICKET INFORMATION two hubs for both local communities and Ticket prices will be similar to other surrounding rural areas. NSW TrainLink operated regional coach HAVE YOUR SAY services. Below are indicative prices, which To ensure we get this service right for you, we may be further refined after the community are keen to get your feedback by completing our consultation period is complete. community survey, attending our local pop-up stalls Pensioner: $2.50 or emailing and calling us.

Child: $13.26 Survey Adult: Have your say by participating in our online survey. The survey will be open until 22 March 2018. Printed • Low Season $18.56 surveys are also available at Wagga Wagga and • Shoulder Season $22.53 Albury stations.

• Peak Season $26.51 Get in contact We would love to hear from you. Call: 02 9232 9523 Email: [email protected]. gov.au

To find out more talk to the NSW TrainLink team on 02 9232 9523 or visit transportnsw.info/NSW-TrainLink-trials