Here is the story of the return Westbus Bus Service 782E on Trial:
The interim service will run between St Marys and Werrington stations, where it will connect with the 782 service, which continues to Penrith via Cambridge Park.The 782E will travel along the former route including Parkes Avenue, Christie Street, Power Street, Griffiths Street, and Jacaranda, Maple and Kurrajong roads.The bus will run every hour between 9.30am and 3pm, Mondays to Saturdays, in each direction.The full 782 route between Penrith and St Marys via North St Marys will be reinstated in mid 2012.
The Star broke the news after the service was withdrawn in October 2009 and supported the community campaign, which was spearheaded by Ken Moriarty and Patricia Guy.
"It feels good, as we have fought long and hard for this," Mr Moriarty said.
"I walked for miles collecting signatures for the petition. It was getting to the point where I was serious about ringing talkback radio and television stations. This is a victory to us. The enjoyment I get out of it is the fact that it helps a lot of people."Mr Moriarty and Mrs Guy are grateful to Mr Bassett, who made strong representations to Transport Minister Gladys Berejiklian on their behalf.
"It wasn't until Mr Bassett was elected that I became confident that we would get our bus back," Mrs Guy said.
Westbus 782E service returns ■'It feels good, as we have fought long and hard for this'
13 Dec, 2011 01:00 AM
CHRISTMAS will come early for stranded North St Marys commuters when their bus service returns next week after a two-year absence. Londonderry MP Bart Bassett has confirmed that services will begin on the Westbus 782E route on Wednesday, December 21.
The interim service will run between St Marys and Werrington stations, where it will connect with the 782 service, which continues to Penrith via Cambridge Park.The 782E will travel along the former route including Parkes Avenue, Christie Street, Power Street, Griffiths Street, and Jacaranda, Maple and Kurrajong roads.The bus will run every hour between 9.30am and 3pm, Mondays to Saturdays, in each direction.The full 782 route between Penrith and St Marys via North St Marys will be reinstated in mid 2012.
The Star broke the news after the service was withdrawn in October 2009 and supported the community campaign, which was spearheaded by Ken Moriarty and Patricia Guy.
"It feels good, as we have fought long and hard for this," Mr Moriarty said.
"I walked for miles collecting signatures for the petition. It was getting to the point where I was serious about ringing talkback radio and television stations. This is a victory to us. The enjoyment I get out of it is the fact that it helps a lot of people."Mr Moriarty and Mrs Guy are grateful to Mr Bassett, who made strong representations to Transport Minister Gladys Berejiklian on their behalf.
"It wasn't until Mr Bassett was elected that I became confident that we would get our bus back," Mrs Guy said.
She said she was pleased about the reinstated route, but said she would like the 782E to operate until at least 4pm and would like some services to go to Penrith via the Great Western Highway and Nepean Hospital.
Mr Moriarty said the win was a reminder to all those who were involved in campaigns for the community.
"I've been a fighter all my life," he said. "Don't ever give up. Look at all aspects and keep fighting."
Next week: Community reaction and celebrations.
Tell us what you think at stmarysstar.com.au.
Mr Moriarty said the win was a reminder to all those who were involved in campaigns for the community.
"I've been a fighter all my life," he said. "Don't ever give up. Look at all aspects and keep fighting."
Next week: Community reaction and celebrations.
Tell us what you think at stmarysstar.com.au.
The campaign starts: How the Star reported to loss of buses in October 2009.
People power: Campaigners got together on Tuesday to celebrate the return of the 782 to North St Marys. Picture: Carlos Furtado
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