Petition to Acquire a Paterson Railway Station Ramp

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Transport for NSW

62 Signatures

12 %
500 for collection target

62 Signatures

12 %
500 for collection target
  1. Launched 31/03/2026
  2. Time remaining > 5 months
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Petition addressed to: Transport for NSW

The Paterson Progress Association was approached in 2021 to request Transport for NSW to install a ramp to  facilitate access to the station by the elderly, disabled and those with manoeuvrability issues such as prams, walkers & luggage .

Reason

Paterson Progress Association has repeatedly sought action from Transport for NSW. Their response has simply been to suggest that travellers should use Martins Creek or Mindaribba Stations - suburbs with far smaller populations and yet these stations have been provided with ramp access. This response ignores the fact Paterson is a much larger catchment area and that travel to these locations is counter-productive in terms of access and time. 

The Department and the Transport Minister have continuously ignored its own vision statement for the Safe Accessible Transport Program, which is supposed to "make public transport safe, inclusive and easy to use for all passengers". 

Paterson Station does not adequately accommodate easy access and a simple solution is a ramp, without the need for a station upgrade. Ramp access would allow for increased current and future capacity for a broad range of travellers.

We, the undersigned urge Transport for NSW to provide the immediate solution of a ramp. 

Please lend your voice to support this cause. Sign this petition today to help ensure Paterson Station is accessible to all!

Thank you so much for your support, Paterson Progress Association, Paterson
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Petition details

Petition started: 03/30/2026
Collection ends: 09/30/2026
Region: Dungog Shire Council Paterson
Topic: Traffic & transportation

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Why people sign

The platform needs to be accessible for all travellers. People in wheelchairs and parents with prams need to be able to have access with reduced risk of injury.

I feel it is hard enough for able bodied people to access railway station/platforms. The elderly and frail able bodied younger folk would benefit from a ramp as of course would wheel cheer/walker travellers.

Parents with prams and disabled people shouldn’t be excluded from using public transport.

Accessibility with bikes

Disabled access imperative. The Rail Motor Society currently limited to passenger access by stairs, which obviously discriminates less able bodied persons. people need to be able to access and board from Paterson Station platform. Easily doable!

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