Rural
5 June, 2026
Consultation highlights station’s isolation
Commuters have told Transport for NSW they want increased parking at Yass Junction train station and better connectivity with the town centre – including a reliable bus link.
Commuters have told Transport for NSW they want increased parking at Yass Junction train station and better connectivity with the town centre – including a reliable bus link.
The NSW Government spent four weeks in March consulting with commuters about proposed upgrades to the Canberra and Yass Junction train stations to make them safer and more accessible.
The Safe Accessible Transport program aims to make public transport safe, inclusive and easy to use for all passengers, especially people with disability, older people, people with prams or luggage and others who may be experiencing mobility challenges.
The Canberra and Yass Junction upgrades will form part of the NSW Government’s $800 million election commitment to ongoing accessibility improvements across the network.
While commuters in Canberra want improvements to cycling access and bike storage, feedback on the proposed Yass Junction upgrade highlighted the station’s isolation from the town centre.
The station is recognised as a major connection point providing daily passenger routes between Sydney, Melbourne and regional areas – but is located four kilometres outside of Yass.
Problems relating to isolation were raised by Member for Goulburn Wendy Tuckerman when the plans for the upgrades were first made public in March.
She said at the time, the NSW Government must do more to consider the broader challenges relating to the station’s accessibility.
“Yass Junction Station is located well out of town, and for many residents getting there is the biggest barrier,” she said.
“There’s little to no public transport to the station. Besides asking a friend who can drive you, it’s extremely difficult to reach.”
She also raised concerns about the condition of the road leading to the station.
“The access road is in poor shape and poses safety issues of its own.
She said if the Government was genuinely committed to improving accessibility, then safe, reliable transport connections would be considered as planning progresses.
Yass commuters also highlighted safety and security concerns and the need for extended platform shelters and improved platform facilities.
For both stations, there were calls for more parking spaces and design elements that respect the stations’ historical character.
Community feedback will be combined with input previously received from representatives of People with Disability Australia, Guide Dogs NSW/ACT and the Accessible Transport Advisory Committee.
Pending funding for project delivery, the next phase will include planning approvals and completion of detailed design before a timeline for construction is locked in.
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