The NSW TrainLink Goulburn to Canberra coach service, which was suspended earlier this year, will resume on January 18, 2021 and continue until June 2021.
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Member for Goulburn Wendy Tuckerman said that it is a win for the community. "We are pleased to be able to continue to provide additional public transport options for the area," she said.
"This past year has presented a lot of challenges for public transport.
"It was unfortunate that during the peak of COVID travel restrictions, some tough decisions had to be made, and today I am pleased to be in a position to say we can now bring some services back to our customers."
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When the NSW TrainLink Goulburn to Canberra service resumes on January 18, 2021 it will run Mondays to Fridays and have new stops including Canberra Airport, Bruce Calvary Hospital, Canberra University and Belconnen Westfields.
"Customer feedback that was received during the initial trial of these coach services about what the community really wanted from these services has helped inform the changes that have been made," Mrs Tuckerman added.
The coach will now depart Goulburn at 6.30am and arrive in Canberra Civic at 8am allowing customers to connect with local bus services. The service will return from Canberra Civic at 5.30pm arriving back in Goulburn at 7pm.
A number of "A stops" have been added to this route, meaning the coach will only stop at this location to pick up booked customers.
"These services are run on trial basis and are driven by community need. I encourage the community to take advantage of the trial coach services to ensure their success," she added.
Lawrie Sullivan is glad that the service is resuming but prefers that 9am travel time as he feels that it is better suited for travel.
"When the 9am bus service was shut down, it was rebuilding and those travelling to Canberra on day trips and to the hospital for treatment were starting to use the service. I feel that more people have shown interest in the 9am-4pm service," he said.
Customers can book the trial coach services online at www.transportnsw.info/regional or by phoning NSW TrainLink on 13 22 32. Concessions are available for eligible customers.
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