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TransdevTSL - Shorelink Buses to increase services to Sydney’s North Shore region
TransdevTSL - Shorelink Buses and NSW Transport and Infrastructure (NSWTI) today announced new and additional bus services for the North Shore region. The announcement is part of the NSW Government’s plan to better align timetables to passenger’s needs by improving the connections between modes of public transport. The new timetable comes into effect on Monday, 12 October 2009 and includes a new Hornsby Heights/Hornsby to city service (594H) plus increased frequency of services to the city from North Turramurra, St Ives and Killara (594). A NSWTI ‘Shopper Hopper’ initiative will include a Turramurra to North Wahroonga loop service operated by TransdevTSL - Shorelink Buses. The changes include: 594HFour morning services and four afternoon services will operate, Monday to Friday, both to and from the City in response to a growing demand for services in the area. Shopper HopperThis service will operate between 10.20am and 2.00pm Monday to Friday to meet the needs of North Wahroonga residents. TransdevTSL - Shorelink Buses General Manager, Tony Ralph, said today: “The improvements announced today reflect the commitment of TransdevTSL - Shorelink Buses to provide an efficient and reliable bus service to Sydney’s northern suburbs.” The outstanding customer service of TransdevTSL - Shorelink Buses was rewarded with the recent national 2009 Award for Service Excellence at the Australian Business Awards. TransdevTSL - Shorelink Buses is contracted by NSWTI to provide services in the northern area of Sydney (Region 12), covering both sides of the Pacific Highway from Chatswood to the Hawkesbury River and cross-region services to Macquarie Town Centre. The Company has expanded its fleet of vehicles from 85 to 97 since 2005 under the Growth Buses initiative and the Integrated Network Plan. TransdevTSL - Shorelink Buses carries more than three million passengers every year, including approximately 26,000 student journeys each day. Visit www.shorelink.com.au to view the updated timetable. For more information, visit the Transport Infoline website at 131500.info or call 131 500.
Media EnquiriesTony Ralph TransdevTSL combines Transdev's longstanding experience in the public transport sector with Transfield Services' world leading operations and maintenance expertise. TransdevTSL operates and maintains Melbourne’s tram network through Yarra Trams until 30 November 2009, Brisbane City Council’s Ferry service through TransdevTSL Brisbane Ferries and owns and operates TransdevTSL Shorelink Bus service on Sydney’s north shore. TransdevTSL’s public transport services have a strong track record for making real improvements to both the operations and maintenance of public transport systems. www.transdevtsl.com.au |
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