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Historic day for Sydney as Metro comes alive under the city

Monday, 19 August 2024

Today marks a historic day in NSW transport history, as the doors officially open on new metro services extending from the city’s north-west at Chatswood, below the harbour and through the Sydney CBD, to Sydenham.

This morning commuters are waking to an additional 15.5-kilometres of new railway to get them around the busiest parts of the city, with access to fast and reliable services via six new underground stations and metro platforms at Central Station and Sydenham Station.

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Sydney Metro City to open on Monday 19 August

Friday, 16 August 2024

Sydney Metro City is set to open its doors to passengers on Monday 19 August, after final approval was granted by the national independent safety regulator.

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Busload of new recruits ready to transport Bankstown, Canterbury and Inner West residents during Metro conversion

Sunday, 7 July 2024

Transport for NSW and Transit Systems are attracting busloads of new drivers as recruitment efforts for the Southwest Link service kick into overdrive.

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Train repair blitz underway to boost commute times as rail repair plan is completed

Friday, 28 June 2024

Work to improve train services for millions of passengers is being bolstered by the Minns Labor Government launching a Train Repair Plan following the successful completion of the Rail Repair Plan that has resulted in fewer incidents and more reliable journeys.

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New Aussie-built ferry arrives at Sydney Opera House

Thursday, 27 June 2024

The second new Australian-built Parramatta River Class ferry, named John Nutt, has sailed towards the sails of the Opera House – marking a stunning arrival into Sydney Harbour from Tasmania to prepare to welcome passengers.

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New transport links ready to criss-cross Parramatta as Light Rail testing reaches halfway mark

Tuesday 25 June 2024

A missing link on the popular new Alfred Street walking and cycling path will be filled, thanks to a $5.3 million investment from the Minns Labor Government.

The final Sydney Trains Review has been released, outlining key challenges and recommendations, including major system upgrades, fleet reliability and workforce gaps.

The findings provide a framework for reform that will shape the future of our railways in New South Wales.

New and current bus drivers right across Sydney will be receiving their staff Opal cards from today.

Sydney Trains’ Rail Repair Plan has reached a key milestone three months ahead of schedule with more than 1,916 high-priority defects and over 29,000 defects in total repaired since the NSW Government launched the work.

The first new Australian built Parramatta River Class ferry has just arrived in Sydney after passing the ultimate sea test, crossing the Bass Strait.