- A faster, more direct service between Burnie, Penguin, Ulverstone and Devonport
- Significant increase in frequency
- Hourly services on weekdays
- Hourly services on Saturdays
- Two hourly services on Sundays
- Increased hours of operation
- Weekday services from Burnie starting at 6am and finishing at 8:30pm
- Weekday services from Devonport starting at 7am and finishing at 7:30pm
- Better connections to Burnie and Devonport services
- Connections to the North West Regional Hospital (Route 194/195 service) and Mersey General Hospital (Route 178 service)
- The North West Express service will replace the current Hospital Link service
- Better connections to Launceston and Hobart (Route 705) for Burnie, Penguin and Ulverstone residents
- Passengers will need to apply for a Transportme card to travel on the North West Express, as the service will be operated by Merseylink. For more information please visit Ticketing