The South Coast line is electrified to Kiama – after which point those travelling further south need to get off and board a diesel train.

Kiama MP Gareth Ward is unhappy with the long wait, due to diesel service times not synching up with the arrival of the electric trains.

It’s an issue he and South Coast MP Shelley Hancock have been campaigning on for several years.

“I have had numerous letters over the years and I’ve done everything the right way,” Mr Ward said.

“I’ve gone through the right path, written to the minister, met with the department but I’m getting nowhere.”

So Mr Ward and Ms Hancock have written to Transport Minister Andrew Constance calling for a trial of a bus service.

The service would run in both direction, from the morning through to evening peaks, stopping at Kiama, Gerringong, Berry and Bomaderry stations.

“My advice to the minister is let’s assess the demand, let’s run a trial for 12 months and see whether or not there is a demand for those services and then we’ll go from there,” Mr Ward said.

Adding extra rail services between Kiama and Bomaderry is not an option as there there only a single track between the two towns.

Mr Ward refuted the suggestion his previous efforts had fallen on deaf ears.

“Across government there are always going to be priorities,” Mr Ward said.

“Sometimes you need to demonstrate to the department that their priorities need to change.

“There is obviously only a limited number of dollars to be spent on transport, but I make no apologies for trying to make sure as many of them as possible will come to our region.”

Mr Constance delivered a short response to Mr Ward and Ms Hancock’s actions.

“I thank the local members for advocating for their communities and can say it is something I am actively considering,” Mr Constance said.