As far as train stations go this one isn't anything special…read more Its proximity to Westfields and the Parramatta Interchange make it a handy stop. Lifts to each platform are good for the mobility impaired (like me when I busted my ankle that time) and most each platform is under cover which will keep you dry when it's raining. With only four platforms though, the real question will be how it will continue to handle the growth of western Sydney. This station can be a nightmare at peak hour already.

Parramatta Station is a Great station with access to a kiss and rides stopping area, bike lockers,…read moretoilets, baby change table, payphone, Opal card top-up or single ticket machine (cash and card payment), taxi rank, bike shed, wheelchair-accessible toilet, emergency help point, departure indicator screens, and an Opal card top-up machine (card payment only). The station is staffed 24 hours a day on weekdays, weekends/public holidays. The location has independent access, a hearing loop, platform edge tactiles, a lift, wheelchair ramp boarding assistance, a PA system for announcements, stairs, and an escalator. Parramatta station is located on Argyle Street, Parramatta, and can be contacted on 02 9848 9387. Parramatta Station is the main station with T1 City to Emu Plains or Richmond, T1 City to Berowra via Gordon, T1 Emu Plains or Richmond to City, T2 Parramatta to Leppington or City, and a wide range of other services.

Like a lot of the stations in Sydney, I found that this one was rather accessible, and has some…read moregood facilities as well. Honestly, I do wish at times that stations in other parts of the country would learn of what they have done here in Sydney. The other thing is that the old shelter, or should I say building, still stands as well, which is another thing that I certainly appreciate. It's a nice station, even if there really isn't all that much around here to actually check out.

FREE! Yep, free bus, every 10 minutes around the main area of Parramatta…read more Number 900, they're usually bright green. Although the transport website claims they've only been in operation since earlier this year, I think it was just called something else previously. I'm pretty sure this was the first free bus loop in Sydney, and I remember going on it for the first time quite a few years ago. It goes from the interchange at the train station to Argyle and Macquarie Streets west, up O'Connell, past the Leagues Club to north Church Street, Prince Alfred Park, Lennox Bridge, Phillip Street, Parramatta Wharf (where you can catch the Rivercat), Charles and Macquarie Street and back to the interchange again. Phew. Actually, the whole loop only takes about 25 minutes, so you can jump on anywhere and get to anywhere you want in pretty darn quick time. I'm all for walking, but to save some weary feet and to keep cars off the road, this is a fantastic initiative for the community and tourists alike. The driver of one I caught the other day seemed a little harried at the other less-than-perfect vehicular operators on the road, for which the solution, I think, is more buses. More free ones. Yay.