Minister for Transport and Infrastructure Andrew Constance today announced an extra 60 Opal top up machines will go live at trains stations and wharves in the coming weeks, providing more choice and more convenience for customers.
The roll out of Opal top up machines is now extending from more than 30 locations to nearly 100 stations and wharves, giving customers the option to add value to their card on-the-go.
The NSW Liberals & Nationals Government completed the rollout of Opal across the network last year, with 3.2 million cards now issued and 320 million passenger journeys taken.
“Opal has transformed the way people catch public transport, putting an end to Sydney’s ticket queues, and these 60 extra top up machines will make it even more convenient for customers,” Mr Constance said.
“New Opal top-up machines will go live this week at Campbelltown, Liverpool, Cabramatta, Fairfield, Holsworthy, Revesby, Merrylands, Mount Druitt, Padstow, Riverwood, Blacktown, Seven Hills, Marrickville and Petersham.
“In the weeks that follow, top up machines will go live at multiple stations and wharves from Sutherland in the Shire, to Thirroul in the Illawarra, Hamilton in Newcastle and Katoomba in the Blue Mountains.”
Opal is now firmly part of the public transport network and growing with:
- Opal live on 310 train stations, more than 5,000 buses, 23 light rail stops, and 44 Sydney and Newcastle Ferry wharves
- 3.2 million Opal cards issued to customers
- 355,000 Gold Senior/Pensioner Opal cards issued
- Nearly 100,000 Concession Opal cards for tertiary students
- More than 8 million trips a week taken with Opal
- More than 80 million free trips taken with Opal since go-live
Close to 350 machines will be rolled out across train stations, ferry wharves, and bus and light rail stops by early next year, providing coverage for the vast majority of customers.
These first 100 machines allow customers to top-up their Opal card using a debit or credit card and later machines will accept cash.
Customers can already easily add value with cash or cards at more than 2,000 Opal retailers or with the convenience of going online to opal.com.au or calling 13 67 25 (13OPAL) at any time, any day of the week.