Ten Sydney Metro stations open next week in western suburbs

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 21 Oct, 22:32 · Archive

Ten new driverless train stations will open across Sydney's west on 30 October, halving commute times to the CBD.

Ten new driverless train stations will open across Sydney's western suburbs on 30 October, beginning service at 4.31am. The stations serve Bankstown, Punchbowl, Wiley Park, Lakemba, Belmore, Campsie, Canterbury, Hurlstone Park, Dulwich Hill and Marrickville, connecting passengers to the CBD and Sydney's northern suburbs.

For commuters currently travelling from Bankstown to Central station via train and bus, a journey taking more than an hour will be cut to about 28 minutes. NSW Transport Minister John Graham said the Metro would 'transform' the way people in Sydney's southwest travel and open the region to commuters from other parts of the city.

NSW Premier Chris Minns said the opening would be a 'huge moment for southwest Sydney' and thanked commuters and local businesses for their patience during construction. Transport officials have cautioned there may be 'teething issues' over the first couple of days but plan to station additional staff to assist passengers. The project's budget, initially estimated at about $12 billion in 2016, was subject to a review in 2023 after suffering significant cost overruns.

Ten Sydney Metro stations open next week in western suburbs — Image: The West Australian

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Ten stations on Sydney’s Metro West line to open next weekTen new Sydney Metro stations will open next week, drastically slashing commute times between the city’s western suburbs and the CBD.The West Australian · 21 Oct, 22:08
Ten stations on Sydney’s Metro West line to open next weekTen new Sydney Metro stations will open next week, drastically slashing commute times between the city’s western suburbs and the CBD.Perth Now · 21 Oct, 22:05

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