Sydney Metro Light Rail Construction and Extension, Australia
System:
Owner
Metro Transport Sydney
Operator
Connex
Date Opened
1998
Route Length
7.2km (4.5 miles)
Extensions Planned
Central Station-Circular Quay (serving the central business district)
Gauge
1,435mm
Lines
1 (another to be added)
Stations
14 (17 to be added)
Passengers Carried/Year
4 million
Rolling Stock:
Builder
Adtranz (new Bombardier)
Design
Variotram low floor
Fleet Total
7
Cars per Unit
5
Passenger Capacity
217 (74 seated)
Power System:
Voltage
750V
Current
Dc overhead
Special Characteristics:
Largest light rail system in Southern Hemisphere
Key project for urban regeneration
Seven-year concession awarded to Connex
European trams redesigned for new role
24-hour service on busiest part of route
Special emphasis on environmental quality
17 new stations to be added on North West Metro line
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