Mount Druitt Bus Interchange Escalators - Have Been Stopped For 5 Days!

This morning, I met  Hon. Ed Husic, Federal Member for Chifley and we discussed an important issue which is  requiring immediate improvement. This week since Monday, it appears that the escalators at the Mount Druitt bus interchange have not been working.

A Mount Druitt Sydney Trains Officer has advised that what happens a lot is young children press the 'Emergency Stop Button' and runaway. This happens a lot.

I might refer this to Mr. Ed Husic to see what can be done to prevent this stupid action. Understanding there needs to be an accessible 'Emergency Stop Button', can it be placed  somewhere else where these young ones do not operate it or can a  hard polycarbonate clear plastic guard be placed on/over it?

 I also think that  NSW Transport should investigate this issue immediately, to prevent more potential stoppages of the escalator for commuters.

By the way, the escalator was working on the way back today home today! Hooray!

Have You Ever Wondered What Happens With Remaining Expired Rail Tickets?

Here are collected tickets at Mount Druitt Train Station -
ready to be  recycled!

I hadn't until a Sydney Trains  Officer explained to myself that all the tickets in the exit part of the barriers are cleared at night and  environmentally placed in recycling bins, to be recycled.

Did you know that? I  now know that. 'You cannot teach an old dog tricks' - you can with me!

In fact as more Opal cards are issued there will be less of the paper tickets, how long do I think it will take for them to disappear up to 2 years. This concept is good for the environment as it is not wasting these tickets! The NSW Government should be congratulated for this!

Our Group Was In Dawson Mall, Mount Druitt Promoting Our Group Initiatives - Proposal for Free Shuttle Bus In Mount Druitt!

Group members taking shade

On Saturday 2nd March 2014, our group was in Dawson Mall, promoting our group and the initiatives we are taking on board to get improved  public transport services within Mount Druitt. 

A Community interest and checking out
the Proposed Free Shuttle bus route

The reception from the community was great and a resounding victory not only for the group but for the people of Mount Druitt.

Group members (on right)  having discussions
with 2 community members

Many people asked about many inquiries, from bus stop access, bus service time tables and service that aren't even there.

Commuters Required for Press Conference for 'Park & Ride' - Sydney Alliance

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Mount Druitt - St Marys Standard - Face Book Comments Re Dawson Mall And Public Transport Requirements Within Mount Druitt

This is very promising comments raised by commuters within Mount Druitt, to see what improvements are required within Mount Druitt. This is on the Mount Druitt - St Marys Standard Face Book Group:

The Mt Druitt Commuters Improvement Group is looking for information on suburbs that need better public transport options. The group will have an information table at Dawson Mall from 9am to noon on Saturday, March 22. 

How can public transport be improved in your area?

• Rachael Bartley All bus stops to have shelters so we don't get wet

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  Shannon Rose Timetables & shelter on Hatherton rd.

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  Garry Scanlon Cab drivers who understand English and know their way around

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  Vicki Bennett Haselden For buses to be on time 755 always late

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  Gordana Duic Buses to be available to go into the st marys industrial area.....

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  Kellie Pike 758 nd 780 to either show up or run on time

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  Lozzaahh Anne Felsch regular buses to and from willmot not every hour mainly to st marys which are every hr and back from st marys to willmot which are every hour also

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  Matthew Hill I've now been using an OPAL card for two weeks now and have already started to benefit from the Travel Rewards given to frequent OPAL card users. That said, I would like Mt Druitt station to be extended to allow for a greater number of turnstiles to be installed. Things get a bit out of hand at that station during peak hour.

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  Duane Findley proper parking stations right near the station, so we don't have to park along Beames Avenue and back streets and walk for up to ten minutes to get to the station. They are trying to sell all the houses there, so a car park would be more useless than more apartments.

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  Charlene Sultana how about the buses start running on time

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  Kathleen Galwey More pram/Wheel chair Access buses

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  David Forrest well when councils stop making every parking space in the city a no stopping zone , like they say if you give people somewhere to park then more people will park and catch trains ,therefore boosting revenue for transport system , same applies if they make parking cheaper , then people will come use your transport system , go figure

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  Rhiannon Hart Better transport in afternoon at holy family primary there is no bus for 45 mins after the kids get out

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  Kira Lovez Roosters Busses to go down the street In dharruk

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  Kerri Bradbury Need buses that go to Penrith and Parramatta that pick up along the Great Western Hwy.

We will add more comments as they come up!