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Stuart Ayres MP, Member for Penrith recently announced an Opal top up machine would be operating at Kingswood train station from 29 July, providing more choice and more convenience for customers.

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“Opal has transformed the way people catch public transport, with 3.2 million cards issued and 320 million passenger journeys taken. Now we’re making it more convenient for customers,” Stuart Ayres said.

“By providing extra top up machines we can further improve the customer experience, with people able to add value to their Opal with their debit or credit card on the go."

In the coming weeks, 60 additional top up machines will go live at train stations and wharves, joining the existing 42, providing more choice and more convenience for customers. 

Minister for Transport and Infrastructure Andrew 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,” Mr Constance said.

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 Ferries 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, online, or calling 13 67 25 (13OPAL) at any time, any day of the week.

To find your nearest Opal retailer visit www.opal.com.au.