Bus services in Sydney’s north and north-west are set to undergo massive changes in anticipation of the opening of the new Sydney metro train line.
Taking effect when the main section of the new driverless train line from Chatswood to Sydenham opens – looking to be in early August – five bus routes are set to be axed, with 11 undergoing changes and about two dozen set to be boosted.
The changes to services are set to have the greatest impact on commuters in Ryde, Lane Cove, the Hills, Blacktown and North Sydney.
Routes 200 (Gore Hill-Bondi Junction), 294 (Macquarie University-Wynyard), 259 (Chatswood-Macquarie Park), 602X (Bella Vista-North Sydney) and 619 (Macquarie Park-Castle Hill) will be cancelled as part of the overhaul.
Routes 261, 267, 546, 549, 630, 610X, 715, 740, 742, 745, 747, 748, and 751 will have frequency of services increased, aiming to funnel commuters to the new line.
Two new services will begin operating, with route 516 travelling between Top Ryde, North Ryde and Chatswood.
The new route 119 will run between Gore Hill and North Sydney on weekdays during peak periods.
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“The changes will enhance the network and support residential growth and reduce duplication of public transport services,” Transport for NSW frequently asked questions reads.
“Transport for NSW is committed to providing the best possible services for passengers and monitors the public transport network to see how we can make further improvements.”
The changes are based upon the analysis of Opal data, passenger travel patterns and feedback.