[12] He suggested that some "metro" linesoperationally independent from the existing networkshould be constructed past 2020 due to capacity constraints. [37] Opposing parties warned the government that the sale of the power infrastructure may not provide the capital needed. The number of minutes is displayed below. Select a stage and search for a start and end location to find out how many minutes it will [50][51], Stage 1 (Metro North West) operates with 6-car trains running on 4-minute headways. 1800 612 173 Community infoline open 24 hours sydneymetrowest@transport.nsw.gov.au Sydney Metro West PO Box K659, Haymarket NSW 1240 Translating and interpreting service If you need help understanding this information, . 28 Apr 2021 | Infrastructure [46][47] Before that, for the first few weeks after opening, the line operated once every 5 minutes during the peak hours until it was increased to every 4 minutes. Metro development. The metro stops at 13 stations along the Metro North West Line, including eight new stations . [41] Underground stations are to be delivered for The Bays, Five Dock, Burwood North, North Strathfield and Westmead as part of a Stations Package West contract, while the remaining stations will be delivered individually as part of integrated station developments. Transport for NSW recognise and celebrate the diversity of Aboriginal peoples and their ongoing cultures and care of Country. 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The proposal was first made on 11 April 2002 when Col Gellatly, the state's top civil servant and director-general of the Department of Premier convened a meeting of Treasury secretary, John Pierce, the Transport NSW director-general, Michael Deegan, and the State Rail Authority chief executive, Howard Lacy. Please note that for the operator tag, you should not use Metro Trains Sydney. Western FastRail was being backed by a consortium led by businessman and former union leader Michael Easson, which includes Dutch bank ABN AMRO and Australian construction company Leighton Holdings. [20], Planning approval process of the project was done in stages due to the size of the project. [46] In September 2007 the proposal was again shown to the NSW Government. For all operational information and service information, visithttps://transportnsw.info/travel-info/ways-to-get-around/metro#/. As well, over the next six months a late night turn up and go bus service will operate in the North West on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday nights after about 9.30pm as Sydney Metro grows to full operations. [92], The South East Sydney Transport Strategy of the New South Wales government envisions a metro line starting from the CBD with stations at Green Square, Randwick, two at Maroubra, Malabar and La Perouse built by 2041, as well as another one from Randwick to Eastlakes and, via the Domestic and International terminals of Sydney Airport, further on to Brighton-Le-Sands and then Kogarah by 2056. For that, I say thank you." Route and timetable information and travel alerts on Metro. The line will also service Parramatta and Sydney Olympic Park upon opening in 2030. In May 2021, the station locations of Pyrmont and Hunter Street were announced.[30]. The line would have run from West Ryde in Sydney's northwest to Malabar in the southeast but did not come to fruition. opening_date = 2026 operator = Sydney Metro Example of a properly tagged construction site for an under-construction Sydney Metro station: Orchard Hills Metro Station. The NSW Government has committed $6.4 billion over 4 years to the project. 6.4.2 Train types All trains would be new, single deck metro trains. The following table lists Opal fares for reusable smartcards and single trip tickets:[65], ^ = $2.50 for Senior/Pensioner cardholders. continue to test systems and technology associated with operating the line, such as passenger information displays, platform screen doors and internal customer information systems in the metro trains; monitor and fine tune the running of the 24/7 Operations Control Centre, which will now oversee the fully automated operations of the driverless metro trains; work with Sydney Metro, Sydney Trains and Transport for NSW to make final adjustments to the interface between Sydney Metro and other modes of transport across the network, so that the transport system is ready for when the Metro North West Line opens. It will operate as part of Sydney Metro, and likely utilise similar . [31], Construction began in 2020 with the line planned to open in 2030. The network is controlled by the Sydney Metro agency, under the umbrella of Transport for NSW. There were 10 stations proposed for the Western FastRail:[52], The SydneyLink project was a massive infrastructure scheme announced by the state government led by premier Morris Iemma on 18 March 2008. Sydneys first metro, the Metro North West Line, opened on 26 May 2019. Major commercial and residential developments are planned around several stations, including a new town centre at Sydney Olympic Park. This once-in-a-century infrastructure investment will transform Sydney for generations to come, doubling rail capacity between the two CBDs, linking new communities to rail services and supporting employment growth and housing supply. [14], In October 2019, the locations of seven stations were announced:[21][25], At the time of announcement, the government was considering further stations at Pyrmont and Rydalmere. The studio recently had notable success with the faith-based film Jesus Revolution, which opened to $15.8 million last weekend and has since surpassed $20 million in box office sales. [82], In March 2018, the federal and state governments signed the Western Sydney City Deal and announced the development of stage 1 of the North-South Link as part of the deal. Winter Love Island is about to heat up even further - thanks to the Casa Amor arrivals (Picture: ITV) Love Island 's 2023 winter . 2019-23 (planned) The Bankstown Line will close for up to two months every year as part of the City and Southwest metro conversion process, and for up to six months in 2023 prior to the metro opening. $1.63B final tunnelling contract awarded for Sydney Metro West. [5], The first major works that were contracted for the project by the state government were large tunnelling contracts, divided into three separate sections, with contracts to construct the underground stations and line-wide systems to follow. [74] The City & Southwest extension represents the first phase of the "southern sector conversion" envisaged in Sydney's Rail Future. Sydney Metro West is a rapid transit project under construction in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia,[2][3][4] involving the construction of a rail line linking the Sydney City Centre (CBD) with Westmead in the outer western suburbs of Greater Sydney. [43] The network is fully automated to the GoA4 level and uses CBTC signalling throughout. Services are operated by Metro Trains Sydney and integrated with the established Sydney Trains network. The travel calculator calculates the number of minutes for a journey during stage 1 and stage 2 of the Sydney In June 2019, the 2019-2020 New South Wales state budget reaffirmed the government's commitment and funding of $6.4 billion over four years to the project, with construction to be fast-tracked to start in 2020. For project enquiries or complaints about construction work: Transport for NSW recognise and celebrate the diversity of Aboriginal peoples and their ongoing cultures and care of Country. [9] [10] Prior to June 2015, the project was known as the North West Rail Link (NWRL). [84] Initial work is expected to start in 2020, with tunnelling to begin in 2022. Sydney Metro Western Sydney Airport will run approximately 23km (14.3mi) from St Marys to the planned Aerotropolis Core. The line is being extended into the Sydney CBD to open in 2024. Details of the services will be clearly signposted at stations and also available at www.transportnsw.info. PRODUCT MANAGEMENT. Moreover, the projected opening for Chapter 4 would be Lionsgate's biggest debut since the pandemic began. The Sydney Metro West project will support a growing city and deliver world-class metro services to more communities. The last 4 months of the fiscal year accounted for 5.7 Million, or 54% of all trips. The Hurstville conversion would add eight stations and 9km (5.6mi) to the metro network. For the first 6 months of operation, they were supplemented with trackwork-style rail replacement buses for late-night services from Sundays to Wednesdays. Final 15.4.2020 . In March 2018, the government announced that an additional station would be built at Westmead, as well as one that connected to either of the existing stations at Concord West or North Strathfield. [56][57] The trains were built at Alstom's rolling stock manufacturing facility in India,[58][59] with the first six-car Sydney Metro train arriving in Rouse Hill on 26 September 2017 to undergo testing. It will not be possible for the two lines to be connected as a single line due to incompatible train lengths and power systems (1500V DC vs 25kV AC). [5] The Clyde facility would be on the site of Sydney Speedway, which would be demolished, and would be accessed from the main tunnels via the former Carlingford railway line corridor. [33], In 2014, the Government announced the second harbour crossing under the name Sydney Rapid Transit, as part of the 'Rebuilding NSW' infrastructure plan funded through the sale of electricity infrastructure. The station location is subject to further planning and design work. 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[16][17][18], On 21 October 2019, the locations of seven stations were announced. The Sydney Metro West project is a new underground metro railway that will connect the Parramatta and Sydney CBDs. [44] For a $8 return toll on top of the normal fare, trains travelling at 160km/h could carry up to 16,000 commuters an hour to the city in 28 minutes, taking 11 minutes from Parramatta to the city. By 2024, Sydney will have 31 metro stations and a 66-kilometre stand-alone metro railway. The plan received approving comments by the NSW State Government. The state government is also promising that the Sydney Metro West project will be completed by 2030 to connect Westmead and Parramatta with the city centre via Sydney Olympic Park and Canada Bay. The proposal was carried forward to the Sydney Metro project announced by Iemma's successor Nathan Rees in 2009. take below. Opal is also valid on bus, ferry, and light rail services but separate fares apply for these modes. We want to connect with you so you can find out what you need to know and learn more about the project. Construction on Sydney Metro Northwest began in late 2013. Home U.K. Integrated with the rest of Sydneys public transport system. Sydney Metro is committed to working with local organisations, businesses and communities to support longer term placemaking initiatives that help create outstanding public spaces for people to enjoy. [20] A stabling and maintenance facility and a service facility was also proposed to be built at Clyde, adjacent to the Auburn Maintenance Centre, and Silverwater respectively. Marrickville Dive Site and Trains Facility South, Claremont Meadows Intermediate Services Facility, Orchard Hills Stabling and Maintenance Facility, City and Southwest planning and compliance, Western Sydney Airport line planning and compliance, https://transportnsw.info/travel-info/ways-to-get-around/metro#/. The portal includes information to support your understanding of the planning process and videos from our team of project experts. The caretaker period for the NSW Election commenced on 3 March 2023. A modification to the planning approval for tunnelling and station excavation between The Bays and the Sydney CBDis currently under assessment. When completed, this line will have 66km (41.0mi) of twin tracks and 31 stations. Final commissioning of Sydneys new generation of driverless trains is currently underway with more than 180,000km of testing complete. [53] Stage 5 of the project would further extend the line westward from Olympic Park to Parramatta, planned for completion in 2024. [7][8], The line was announced by the Baird government as an official project on 14 November 2016. The Metro West documents show the cost of building the underground line will be significantly greater on a per kilometres basis than the City and Southwest project, and the Northwest rail line from Rouse Hill to Chatswood which opened in 2019. 83kms of ARTC's Inland Rail Track reopens. The Sydney Metro West project has announced two new stations - Pyrmont, and Hunter Street in the city's central business district. Though a precise construction timeframe was not provided, the plan envisages all work being completed by 2031. [57] Keneally lost office just over a year later in the 2011 New South Wales state election, and the relief line was cancelled by the incoming government led by premier Barry O'Farrell.[58]. The caretaker period for the NSW Election commenced on 3 March 2023. As a new railway, Sydney Metro West will work together with the existing T1 Western Line, effectively doubling rail capacity from Parramatta to the CBD and supporting the Greater Sydney Commissions vision for better connections between these two major centres. [38], Following planning approval in March 2021, work to prepare for tunnels and station excavation between Westmead and The Bays could begin. The intention of the trial is to determine which plant varieties are the most resilient, require low levels of regular maintenance and prove to be a cost-effective alternative to conventional plantings.The findings from the trial will inform the design of other public landscapes across Sydney. We pay respect to traditional custodians and Elders past and present. It was proposed that two 26 kilometres (16mi) tunnels will link Sydney (possibly Wynyard station or a new nearby station to be built as part of MetroPitt) with Parramatta, with high-speed trains traversing across the distance in eleven minutes at speeds of up to 160 kilometres per hour (99mph). The centrepiece of the project is a new twin-tunnel rail crossing under Sydney Harbour. The network operates using 22 6-car Metropolis Stock trains, which are fully automated electric multiple units. After years in development, the first line of the new Sydney Metro will begin operating on 26 May 2019. Published 26 May 2019. [31] These plans received criticism on the basis that they might not have the capacity of existing double-deck trains [32] and concerns over the inability of trains on the existing network to use the new crossing. The second stage, Chatswood to Sydenham (Metro City), is currently underway. Australian-first technology like platform screen doors keeps people and objects like prams away from the tracks and allows trains to get in and out of stations much faster. Meet the Sydney Metro Crows Nest team at Crows Nest Festival 16 Oct 2022 Meet the Sydney Metro Crows Nest team at Crows Nest Festival 16.10.2022 The total cost of the project has not been released by the government, with 2021 reports in the Sydney Morning Herald suggesting a total price tag of $27 billion and a delayed opening date of 2033. [37] The contract for the Western Tunnelling Package was awarded to Gamuda and Laing O'Rourke joint venture in March 2022 at a cost of $2.16 billion. Faster, more frequent access to major employment and education centres like Parramatta and Sydney Olympic Park. Extending Sydney Metro from Chatswood into the Sydney central business district (CBD) and beyond to the south west is already underway - tunnelling has started and services are expected to begin in 2024, when Sydney will have 31 metro stations and a 66km standalone metro railway. [10] Despite extensive plans, disputes over privatisation and funding had hampered government approval, delaying its inception. The line was first mentioned in a discussion . In 2020, work started at The Bays on this city shaping project. Sydney Metro West is a new 24-kilometre metro line with stations confirmed at Westmead, Parramatta, Sydney Olympic Park, North Strathfield, Burwood North, Five Dock, The Bays, Pyrmont and Hunter Street in the Sydney CBD. The railway servicing the new Western Sydney International Airport and Western Sydney Aerotropolis. [13], During the state election campaign in March 2019, the Liberal/National coalition government announced a funding of $6.4 billion to the project and commitment to start construction earlier in 2020, if re-elected. Sydney Metro is making project information as easy to access as possible. The West Metro would be the second stage 2 of the project, and would extend CBD Metro (stage 1 - Central to Rozelle) from Central westward to Olympic Park. The Sydney Metro - Western Sydney Airport team will be at the Mamre Homestead Markets to meet with the local community and chat about the Western Sydney Airport Project. A new metro station in the heart of the Sydney CBD commercial centre, connecting directly to Sydneys established and growing employment precincts. Marrickville Dive Site and Trains Facility South, Claremont Meadows Intermediate Services Facility, Orchard Hills Stabling and Maintenance Facility, City and Southwest planning and compliance, Western Sydney Airport line planning and compliance, 230-year-old history unearthed beneath Sydney Metro Parramatta, Sydney Metro contracts lift safety and accessibility, Sydney Metro gets green light for all nine Sydney Metro West stations, Two become one: final connection made between Sydney Metro lines. Construction started on Sydney Metro West in 2020.