What is Sydney Metro?
Sydney Metro is a rapid transit railway system in Sydney that uses fully automated, driverless trains. Its first line opened in 2019, and it is the largest public transport project in Australia's history.
The first section, the Metro North West Line, opened in May 2019 between Tallawong and Chatswood. It served fast-growing suburbs in the northwest that had never had a railway before.
Trains run every few minutes at peak times, and passengers do not need a timetable. Platform screen doors line the stations, preventing people from falling onto the tracks and allowing the system to run without drivers.
Under the harbor
In August 2024 the line was extended from Chatswood under Sydney Harbour and through the central business district to Sydenham. New underground stations opened at Crows Nest, Victoria Cross, Barangaroo, Martin Place, Gadigal and Waterloo, among others.
The extended route is known as the M1 Metro North West and Bankstown Line, with a further conversion of the old Bankstown railway planned to link into it. Other metro lines are being built, including Metro West between Parramatta and the city.
Another line is under construction to serve Western Sydney International Airport at Badgerys Creek. Fares are paid with the same Opal card and contactless bank cards used on Sydney's other trains, buses, ferries and light rail.
Did You Know?
The trains used on Sydney Metro were built by Alstom.