Lifts break down 60 times

Woy Woy train station experienced 60 lift breakdowns from January 2008 to December 2009, according to a Freedom of Information document released by the NSW Opposition.

The document also revealed that Woy Woy train station saw five passengers trapped in lifts for a total of more than 90 minutes.

Liberal candidate for Wyong Mr Darren Webber said it was time Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast Mr David Harris and the NSW Labor Government "got their act together" and fix the problem.

Mr Webber said a total of 184 lift breakdowns were seen at Wyong, Gosford and Woy Woy train stations over the past two years with an average of two lift breakdowns a week.

"The frequency of these breakdowns demonstrates Labor's incompetence and failure to understand the needs of the public," Mr Webber said.

"Lifts breaking down is a massive inconvenience for parents with prams, the elderly and people with a disability, especially those in wheelchairs.

"In many cases it would make train travel impossible.

"Public transport should be accessible for everyone - not just those who can go up and down stairs.

Press release, 9 Mar 2010 Darren Webber, Liberal candidate for Wyong