Sydney Metro Archives - International Railway Journal

Sydney Metro

April 10, 2025 | Australia/NZ

Sydney starts train testing on new metro line

Former Bankstown Line has been converted to become part of city’s driverless metro network.

October 24, 2024 | Australia/NZ

Breathing new life into Sydney Central Station

Australia’s largest railway station has undergone major refurbishment as part of the Sydney Metro programme. Lead architect John Prentice* of Woods Bagot takes a look inside.

August 16, 2024 | Australia/NZ

Sydney Metro City and Southwest metro finally opens

Opening delayed for two weeks after Metro Northwest Line signalling system failure.

August 2, 2024 | Metros

Sydney Metro City and Southwest metro line opening delayed

Opening postponed from August 4 following signalling failure on Northwest Line.

June 19, 2024 | Metros

Major tunnelling completed on Western Sydney Airport line

Three of four TBMs have completed their drives with 230m of tunnel remaining.

January 13, 2024 | Europe

Projects to watch in 2024 - Europe and Australia

IRJ’s editorial team profiles the rail projects to watch in Europe and Australia over the next 12 months.

December 12, 2023 | Policy

Future assured for Sydney Metro West

Two additional stations will be built following acceptance of recommendations made by an independent project review.

September 20, 2023 | Australia/NZ

New South Wales commits funds to two major projects

Extra funding allocated to Sydney metro and light rail projects.

August 4, 2023 | Metros

Sydney Bankstown Line upgrade proceeds despite cost hike

A further $A 1.1bn had been allocated to the metro conversion project, a key element of the Sydney and South West metro project.

July 27, 2023 | Infrastructure

Sydney Metro West in doubt as costs soar to $A 25bn

Tunnelling work for the project is already underway.

1 2 3 … 6 Next »

Rail market intelligence to unlock your business potential.

Sign up for the IRJ Rail Brief Newsletter