The plan for the upcoming Parramatta Light Rail has been revealed.
Sydney’s Parramatta Light Rail will include stops at up to six train stations in Sydney's west, under the state government's plan for the network.
Transport interchanges (where train connects to Light Rail) have been planned at Westmead, Parramatta, Olympic Park, Strathfield and Carlingford trains stations.
The construction for this 20-kilometre light rail track is due to start in late 2018 and is expected to be completed by 2023.
Two lines have been planned at this moment. One line will run from Westmead to Strathfield, with a second line branching to Carlingford. In total, there will be 22 stops along these lines where they will intersect with 6 train stations for better connectivity.
Parramatta Light Rail will reshape Sydney’s second CBD, by connecting Parramatta, Westmead, OIympic Park, Carlingford, Camellia and Strathfield with about 20 kilometres of light rail.
At the industry briefing today, Minister for Transport and Infrastructure Andrew Constance said “Today we’re pressing go on Parramatta Light Rail, on the site where two light rail lines will meet to create a new tram network for the west. This project will provide frequent and reliable links to the great precincts of Sydney like Westmead Hospital, The University of Western Sydney, Parramatta CBD, the Olympic sporting hub and Strathfield while also sparking rejuvenation of Camellia.”
Sydney’s population and businesses are moving to west. It is estimated, that by 2036 more than half of all Sydneysiders will call Western Sydney home. Greater Parramatta sits at the centre of this growth and Parramatta Light Rail is aimed at answering the transportation needs of this area.
