State Member Of Mulgoa, Tanya Davies, Offering Support For St Marys Lifts Issues

Transport alternatives during St Marys lift maintenance

26 Jul, 2011 12:00 AM

The lift upgrade is good news but its replacement will inconvenience those who can't use the stairs. Passengers coming from Queen Street who need the lift can catch the 759 bus, get off at the corner of Glossop Street and Forrester Road and walk 600 metres to the station.

Mobility impaired people who need the lift at St Marys station can use free taxis to take them to the working lift on the Forrester Road side of the station while the Queen Street lift is out of action until October.

As a result of the Star's July 12 front page story about inconvenienced commuters, Mulgoa MP Tanya Davies has asked Railcorp to promote the taxi service through signage at the station.

Less mobile commuters can phone the station to arrange a free taxi to take them to the other side.
After consultations with the state department of transport, Mrs Davies annnounced late Friday the 759 bus will take commuters directly to the north side of the station on an hourly basis from August 1.

The new timetable will be on signage at the station. Alternatively, you can call 131 500 or visit www.131500.com.au.
At all other times, commuters can phone the station manager on 9851 7514, who will arrange a taxi at no charge to go to the north side to access the available lift.