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More services as 150 million trips prove Sydneysiders love light rail

Posted on Transport by Jo Haylen · March 31, 2025 10:03 AM

Sydney’s growing light rail system has ticked past 150 million passenger trips, with the Minns Labor Government today announcing new services to cater for rising demand on the weekend on the L1 Dulwich Hill line.

Patronage growth on weekends on the Dulwich Hill L1 line rose 17 per cent between 2023 and 2024.

An extra 48 services connecting the Inner West with the city are being added from Saturday 29 March.

Passengers can expect a light rail service every eight minutes, rather than every ten between 11am and 7pm.

With over 150 million passenger trips on the L1, the L2 Randwick, L3 Kingsford, and L4 Westmead & Carlingford line on the new Parramatta light rail, the return of a tram system has played an important part in public transport usage.

The system links key precincts around the city, including some of our major sporting stadiums like the SCG and Alliance Stadium, entertainment areas, the University of NSW, TAFE and the Randwick health precinct.

On the new L4 line, passengers from Western Sydney are getting into the heart of Parramatta, to Commbank Stadium, Rosehill Gardens and the Westmead health precinct. 

Fast facts:

  • 159,792,304 light rail trips in since opening
  • On average 118,437 light rail trips per weekday
  • Busiest light rail station was L2/3 - Central Chalmers Street
  • Between 5pm to 6pm is the most popular time to travel on weekdays, with approximately 11,000 trips
  • About 15,000 interchanges from Sydney Trains & Metro to light rail per weekday and about 7,000 interchanges from bus to light rail.

Minister for Transport John Graham said:

“Light rail has transformed the way millions of people get around the city. Whether it’s the L2 and L3 taking crowds of thousands to events at Moore Park, or the L1, which has been carrying passengers to and from the Inner west, Sydney’s light rail network has added an ease of movement and connected the city.

“In response to growing demand on the L1 Dulwich Hill line, we’re adding close to 50 extra weekend services – meaning shorter wait times for passengers, and more capacity."

Member for Summer Hill Jo Haylen said

“The L1 Dulwich Hill light rail has been fantastic for the Inner West community - residents have embraced the light rail and those using the L1 Dulwich Hill Light Rail will enjoy more frequent services on weekends from Saturday March 29, providing better capacity and shorter wait times.

“Whether it’s a Sunday morning trip to Sydney’s Fish Markets, or a Saturday afternoon visit to one of the Inner West’s pubs or amazing restaurants, there will be an L1 service waiting for you every eight minutes.”


Lewisham Station Upgrade Consultation on Track

Posted on Lewisham Station Upgrade Consultation on Track by Jo Haylen · March 28, 2025 2:30 PM

LEWISHAM STATION UPGRADE CONSULTATION ON TRACK

28 MARCH 2025

Transport for NSW is encouraging the local community and rail passengers to have their say on upgrades to Lewisham Station.

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Increased services on Dulwich Hill L1

Posted on Increased services on Dulwich Hill L1 by Catherine Kerrigan · March 27, 2025 8:46 AM

Increased services on Dulwich Hill L1

MEDIA RELEASE

The Minns Labor Government has today announced even more new light rail services to cater for rising passenger demand on weekends across the L1 Dulwich Hill light rail line.

 

Thursday, 27 March, 2025

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Uber tech trial for smoother trips from International Terminal

Posted on Uber tech trial for smoother trips from International Terminal by Catherine Kerrigan · September 12, 2024 10:34 AM

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Uber tech trial for smoother trips from International Terminal

 

Thursday, 12 September 2024  

 

Passengers arriving at Sydney Airport’s T1 International terminal will have faster and smoother journeys when Uber PIN technology launches on 24 September.

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Free bus travel as T3 undergoes major Metro upgrade works

Posted on Free bus travel as T3 undergoes major Metro upgrade works by Catherine Kerrigan · August 29, 2024 10:50 AM

MEDIA RELEASE

Free bus travel as T3 undergoes major Metro upgrade works

 

Thursday, 29 August 2024

 

After the successful opening of the Sydney Metro City line, the Minns Labor Government is today announcing the closure of the T3 Bankstown line for metro upgrade works will begin on Monday 30 September 2024.

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190,000 made the most of Metro on Day 1, millions more will tap in over years to come

Posted on 190,000 made the most of Metro on Day 1, millions more will tap in over years to come by Elaine Pope · August 20, 2024 1:50 PM

MEDIA RELEASE


190,000 made the most of Metro on Day 1, millions more will
tap in over years to come

Tuesday 20 August 2024

Sydneysiders are voting with their feet on the new Sydney Metro City line, with the first full day of
services completed yesterday after the historic opening of the extended M1 Northwest & Bankstown
Line.

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Historic day for Sydney as Metro comes alive under the city

Posted on Historic day for Sydney as Metro comes alive under the city by Catherine Kerrigan · August 19, 2024 4:30 AM

MEDIA RELEASE

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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Active Transport links around Sydney Airport ready for take-off ahead of Sydney Gateway opening

Posted on Active Transport links around Sydney Airport ready for take-off ahead of Sydney Gateway opening by Catherine Kerrigan · August 14, 2024 10:49 AM

Media Release

Active Transport links around Sydney Airport ready for take-off ahead of Sydney Gateway opening


Wednesday, 14 August 2024

 

A new three-kilometre shared path built as part of the Sydney Gateway project will open on Friday 16 August.

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

Posted on Train repair blitz underway to boost commute times as rail repair plan is completed by Catherine Kerrigan · June 28, 2024 6:26 AM

MEDIA RELEASE

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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Way forward for Sydney Trains as final Rail Review released

Posted on Blog by Jo Haylen · April 26, 2024 11:16 AM

 

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.

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