Sydney Metro
Firefighter ban casts shadow over Sydney metro line opening date
The powerful firefighters’ union has banned members from taking part in evacuation drills and other critical exercises, just three weeks before the planned opening to passengers.
- by Matt O'Sullivan
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The 40 bus routes that Sydney needs, according to experts
A network of rapid bus routes is deemed critical to boosting connections to parts of Sydney poorly served by public transport.
- by Matt O'Sullivan
Opening date revealed for Sydney’s mega metro rail line under harbour
The opening to passengers of the mega rail line under the heart of the city will happen on a Sunday in early August.
- by Matt O'Sullivan
A look back at Sydney’s Metro
From Sydney’s south to north, Herald photographers have documented the evolution of the city’s mega metro rail line over the last decade.
Inside the high-tech nerve centre bracing for Sydney’s new metro line
Unpredictable passenger behaviour is at the forefront of controllers’ minds as they prepare for the opening of the second stage of the city’s metro rail network.
- by Matt O'Sullivan
Sydney bus shake-up for opening of major new metro train line
Five bus routes will be axed, 11 altered and frequencies on about two dozen increased when the new metro line opens in August.
- by Matt O'Sullivan
Church v state: The battle over density around Sydney’s metro stations
Everybody agrees Metro West will change Five Dock. But how much? A proposal by the Anglican Church for 20-storey towers has brought the question into focus.
- by Michael Koziol
Revealed: The high-speed rail line Sydney needs first
The British expert who led a review into fast rail in NSW says the proposed high-speed train line will need to be staged due to its enormous cost and engineering challenges.
- by Matt O'Sullivan
August slated for opening of mega-metro line under heart of Sydney
The exact date of the opening of the driverless train line between Chatswood and Sydenham will hinge on final testing and safety approval.
- by Matt O'Sullivan
What’s Opal Next Gen? Operator tapped to stay on longer as $568m upgrade hits hurdles
About 22,000 electronic Opal readers on buses and at train stations, light rail stops and ferry wharves will have to be replaced.
- by Matt O'Sullivan
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NSW budget
NSW counted Sydney Metro property sales twice. It was a $1 billion mistake
NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey is already warning of a bad-news budget, but it just got even worse after bean counters uncovered a big problem.
- by Alexandra Smith