DRIVERS and passengers are urged to spend some time planning their journeys tomorrow (Tuesday), or consider working from home, with major impacts still being experienced across Illawarra roads and the public transport network following the weekend’s severe weather event. 

Passengers are advised to plan ahead with trains on the South Coast line resuming on a reduced weekend timetable tomorrow (Tuesday) after floods damaged infrastructure and caused land slips in a number of locations.

Trains will resume Tuesday morning between Kiama and Sydney in both directions however they will run to a reduced weekend timetable whilst repairs continue to be made to some sections of the track.

Buses will be stationed at Wollongong and Waterfall to supplement trains. Currently, Sydney Trains has 250 workers on the ground carrying out repairs following the weekend’s severe weather event.   

Passengers should allow for extra travel time, check indicator boards, listen to station announcements, and plan their trip ahead of time by visiting transportnsw.info.  

Other public transport services will run to altered timetables as recovery from the rain event continues and passengers are advised to check transportnsw.info or travel apps and if possible consider an alternative transport mode if your usual route is impacted and allow plenty of extra travel time.

Drivers should take extreme care on the roads and avoid all non-essential travel in affected areas, with the impact of heavy rain and flooding likely to be felt across the coming days. Authorities warn to exercise caution as some road surfaces may have deteriorated and have potholes.

Motorists are also reminded to never drive through floodwater, follow the directions of emergency services and take extreme care as conditions are changing quickly. 

For the latest traffic information visit livetraffic.com or call 132 701.  

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