FAQ’s
Questions & Answers
The Light Rail extension route recently announced by the NSW Premier, Kristina Keneally, has not yet been designed in detail, so we are unable to answer specific questions at this stage.
We do know that the Premier has announced a $500 million expansion of our current light rail system with up to 20 new stations and 10 km of new track; 5.6km from Lilyfield to Dulwich Hill and 4.1km from Haymarket to Circular Quay via Barangaroo.
We will keep everyone informed as we know more. Please continue to check the website www.metrolightrail.com.au for information.
If you have specific submissions or comments, you can put them to the NSW Government at www.shapeyourstate.com.au
What will the light rail project cost?
The NSW Government has allocated $500 million for the Light Rail extension, west to Dulwich Hill on the existing freight line and north to Circular Quay via Barangaroo.
Where will the stations go?
The details of the Light Rail extension route have not yet been determined, so information such as the exact location of stations is not yet available. The Dulwich Hill extension will travel along the existing freight line train tracks. It is proposed that the Barangaroo extension will travel down the western side of the CBD, most likely along Hickson Road in the Rocks.
Where and what is Barangaroo?
Barangaroo is the name of the development site to the west of the Sydney CBD that was until recently an industrial wharf area. The 22 ha site is being redeveloped from the ground up into a multi-use precinct incorporating offices, residential, hotels and leisure areas. Light Rail will deliver 10,000 people per day directly to the heart of the Barangaroo precinct.
What are the traffic impacts? What about the cars/buses?
Private cars should not be affected by the new tram lines and will continue to travel through the City.
The proposed Light Rail route down Hickson Road to Baranagaroo is currently not serviced by buses so the Light Rail will offer additional public transport to the western side of the city into Barangaroo and will complement other modes of public transport from Central Station.
How can you possibly put a light rail down the busy city streets in Sydney?
If Sydney is going to continue to be a livable and workable City, changes will need to be made. This means introducing better ways to move people in and around the city.
What will the Light Rail fares be?
Fares will have to be determined in line with Government.
How long will it take to build?
The extension to Dulwich Hill will use the existing train tracks of the freight line and could be built very quickly allowing for community, environmental as well as engineering consultation.
The Circular Quay extension will take a while longer but can be built in conjunction with the Barangaroo development.
Where else will the Light Rail go?
There are many options throughout inner Sydney but a couple of candidates stand out, particularly, Bondi Junction via Oxford Street and south of Sydney to Green Square.
How will Sydney benefit from the extension?
The proposed light rail is a vital part of rejuvenating the inner City transport system. It is the first and vital stage of introducing a modern, high capacity transport system in the inner Sydney suburbs.