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First tunnel boring machines arrive for Sydney Metro West
The first tunnel boring machines have arrived for the Sydney Metro West project, ready to start construction on the new 24-kilometre tunnels which will connect Greater Parramatta to the Sydney CBD.
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A solid start: Waterloo Station getting ready to rise
The biggest concrete pour at our Waterloo Station project site has taken place with a total of 2,650 tonnes of concrete, the equivalent weight of five fully loaded A380 planes, or 688 elephants, poured over a 13-hour period to form a huge concrete slab.
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Martin Place northern atrium and escalators make progress
The new Sydney Metro Martin Place Station has taken another significant step forward, with the northern atrium coming to life.
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Metro Minds 2022 Champions
Congratulations to Our Lady of Mercy College Parramatta, winners of the 2022 Metro Minds STEAM Challenge.
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Aboriginal artwork adorns Central Station ventilation buildings
Eagle-eyed customers may have noticed the newly constructed ventilation buildings at Central Station and the colourful brickwork covering it.
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What fun! Bella Vista Pocket Park is now open
The Bella Vista Pocket Park has officially opened, providing people in Sydney’s north west with a great new community space to enjoy while permanent developments around Sydney Metro’s new Bella Vista Station take shape.
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First look at proposed new Hunter Street Station entrances
The proposed design of two new entrances to the future Sydney Metro Hunter Street Station have been revealed, as planning progresses for this landmark station in the heart of the Sydney CBD.
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Sydney Metro West to tunnel under Sydney Harbour
Sydney Metro has received the green light for tunnelling between The Bays and Sydney CBD, completing plans for the 24 kilometres of twin tunnels from Westmead to Hunter Street in the Sydney CBD.
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History in the making as last track laid for next stage of Sydney Metro
The final piece of track has been laid in the 15.5km twin tunnels between Chatswood and Sydenham, a significant milestone in delivering Australia’s biggest public transport project.
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Behind the scenes: Sydney Metro operations
What makes a modern metro? Find out how a combination of cutting-edge technology, innovative design, and a team of specialised service professionals ensure world-class services are realised for thousands of customers who travel on Sydney Metro every day.