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Sydney’s transport system is scoring some major upgrades – with the metro network (slowly but surely) expanding, new train stations being built across the city and – praise be – a price-freeze on fares. Now, Transport for NSW has confirmed a focus on upgrading road-based PT specifically in Western Sydney. Earlier this month, six new permanent bus routes officially hit the road – connecting growing suburbs including Oran Park, Narellan, Mt Druitt and Penrith with train stations, hospitals, shopping centres and the soon-to-open Western Sydney International Airport. Here’s what that means for your commute.
The new services span Liverpool, Campbelltown, Penrith and Mount Druitt, with routes 825 and 860 operating from Liverpool, routes 845 and the upgraded 840 servicing Campbelltown, route 790 linking Penrith to the airport precinct, and route 772 running from Mount Druitt. For commuters, the biggest win is frequency. The routes will operate every 30 minutes from 5am until 10pm, seven days a week, delivering more than 2,600 services across the week.
The rollout is designed to improve public transport in some of Sydney's fastest-growing suburbs, making it easier for residents to reach jobs, schools, healthcare, shopping centres and airport services without relying on a car. The new airport links will be in place months before Western Sydney International opens to passengers.
The new routes are part of the NSW Government's $302.7 million investment in rebuilding bus services, following recommendations from the 2024 Bus Industry Taskforce. Since coming to office, the current NSW Government says it has added almost 6,000 new bus services across the state, with the majority concentrated in Western Sydney. And according to Transport for NSW, it's not just the routes getting an upgrade.
The NSW Government is also improving driver facilities at major interchanges including Mt Druitt, Blacktown, Bankstown, Parramatta and Fairfield, installing new bus stop signage across Western Sydney and partnering with local councils to deliver more than 30 new bus shelters along the new routes. Looking ahead, even more changes are on the horizon. The recent NSW Budget committed a record $6.5 billion towards hundreds of new electric buses and electric bus depots, with the aim of expanding services while supporting local bus manufacturing.
You can plan your journey and view the full route information using Transport for NSW's trip planner – over here.
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