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International Railway Journal, 5/2/23

Train testing begins on metro line under Sydney Harbour

 

City & Southwest project’s 15.5km twin tunnels are the first to pass under the waterway.

 

A Sydney Metro train undergoing testing on the new City & Southwest line's twin tunnels under Sydney Harbour.

Photo Credit: Sydney Metro

 

 

HISTORY has been made in New South Wales as for the first time test trains are running deep below Sydney Harbour as the Sydney Metro City & Southwest project enters its latest stage.

 

As part of the testing and commissioning programme for the new trains, they are travelling at an initial 25km/h through the 15.5km-long twin tunnels which extend the Metro North West Line from Chatswood to Sydenham.

 

Train speeds will be gradually increased to a maximum of 110km/h and each train will also undergo acceleration, braking and systems checks on the newly-completed line to ensure reliable operation under normal service conditions.

 

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Railway -News, 8/19/24

Sydney Metro City Commences Passenger Service

 

Transport for NSW has commenced passenger service on the new Sydney Metro City extension, connecting northwest Sydney, the CBD and Sydenham.

 

This service provides an extra 15.5 kilometres of metro line, alongside six brand-new underground stations and new metro platforms at Central Station and Sydenham Station.

 

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