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New bus, train timetables

New bus, train timetables
Article from: The Advertiser

September 25, 2009 04:40pm

THOUSANDS of bus stop and train station schedule displays will be changed this weekend to reflect new bus and train timetables effective from this Sunday, September 27.

Transport Department acting executive director of public transport Kevin O'Callaghan said 3500 signs had been installed at bus stops alerting customers of the changes and 8000 timetable displays would be changed over the weekend.

"It's really important to familiarise yourself with the new timetables so you're armed and ready for any changes to your journey on September 27,'' he said.

"I would strongly urge everyone to check if their timetable has changed by either logging on to the Adelaide Metro website, calling the info line or visiting the info centre as soon as they can.''

More than three million hits have been recorded on Adelaide Metro's website following the release of the new timetables earlier this month and more than 940,000 printed schedules have been distributed.

Adelaide Metro information teams have been on the streets for the last week and a half publicising the changes and will continue to do so until October 3.

All service change information is available on the Adelaide Metro website at www.adelaidemetro.com.au or by calling the InfoLine on 8210 1000.

Service changes at a glance:

Eastern: Additional services on major routes Magill Road, The Parade, Portrush Road and Payneham Road to spread capacity, reduce congestion and boost peak services. New link from Kensington Road to Norwood Centre.

Western: Additional services on Grange and Crittenden Roads, Richmond Road, new improved services to and from West Beach in peak, at night and on weekends - better access to Royal Adelaide Hospital.

Inner Northern suburbs and Port Adelaide/Outer Harbor: Time changes to weekend timetables and extra service on weekend mornings (Gawler Central train), additional peak services and streamlined route numbers. New service from Largs Bay to West Lakes. Consistent direct link from Prospect Road to Marion Centre.

Inner Southern and South Western suburbs: Additional services on major routes Unley Road, Hutt Street, replacement services, streamlined route numbers and additional weekend rail services on Noarlunga line. Improved link between Unley Road and Glenelg, and new link between Col Light Gardens and Marion. New links from Aberfoyle Park and Coromandel Valley to Flinders, Marion and Glenelg. New service to Marleston TAFE.

Outer North Eastern Suburbs: Additional services and increased frequency on O-Bahn, better access to Golden Grove, Marleston and streamlined route numbers. Extension to new homes at Golden Grove.

Outer Northern suburbs: Additional weekday services, peak express services, Improved links from Salisbury and Para Hills to Tea Tree Plaza. Improved connections with Gawler rail services. Extensions into new parts of Mawson Lakes.

Outer Southern suburbs: Direct service Hallett Cove to City, extended routes, extra am/pm peak services from Marion Shopping Centre - Colonnades. Additional weekend rail services on Noarlunga line.

Adelaide Hills: Additional services City - Nairne, Mt Barker - Nairne, minor timetable changes.

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