IT'S official - a new mid-week train service is coming to the MIA.
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The service between Griffith and Sydney will start in mid-September, giving train travellers across the Riverina more choice and flexibility when planning their trips.
The route will stop in Leeton to pick up and drop off passengers as a result.
Parliamentary secretary for regional transport Stephen Bromhead said the service was much-needed.
"We're making it easier for people living in the Riverina to visit family and friends, plan holidays and attend appointments in other towns," Mr Bromhead said.
"The new service will ensure regional communities along the route are better connected than ever, supporting local economies and boosting tourism in the bush."
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Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke said the new service was being delivered in response to community consultation undertaken in February and March of this year.
"This is great news for the bush, and great news for the communities along the route including Leeton, Narrandera, Coolamon, Junee, Cootamundra, Harden and Yass," Ms Cooke said.
The first new mid-week service will depart Sydney on September 18, followed by the first Griffith to Sydney service on September 19.
In addition to the new Griffith service, Sydney-bound rail customers from Canberra, Melbourne and Griffith will save up to 16 minutes on their journeys from this September, with adjustments to departure and arrival times for some services.
For more information visit transportnsw.info/regional or call 13 22 23.
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