Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan encourages commuters across the region to have their say on proposed bus routes and timetables slated to be introduced in mid-2026.

NSW TrainLink has proposed to introduce new services as well as improve routes and timetables.

The new services would include a bus service from Armidale to Port Macquarie and return on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays.

It would allow passengers to connect with rail services accessing Coffs Harbour, Grafton, the Northern Rivers, Gold Coast and Brisbane.

The Armidale to Tenterfield and Armidale to Inverell services would see additional stops in Armidale’s CBD.

An additional Tamworth to Dubbo and return service would be introduced on Wednesdays.

There would also be a new route from Tamworth to Muswellbrook and return, for a new day-return link to and from Newcastle.

All the current services would remain the same under the proposed changes.

Mr Moylan said the proposed additions may provide residents with more options when making travel plans.

“The proposed new services are an extension of the public transport already in place in the Northern Tablelands,” he said.

“It is great to see a regular connection to the coast put forward without taking away from current services. I encourage the community to provide feedback on the proposed routes via the NSW Government’s online platform.”

Residents can view the proposal and have their say at www.haveyoursay.nsw.gov.au/trainlink-coach-network-review