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New Sydney Metro - Western Sydney Airport line takes off
Major works are set to commence on the new Sydney Metro – Western Sydney Airport metro line after a $1.8 billion contract was awarded to CPB Contractors and Ghella to build the new twin metro rail tunnels.
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Cars rev up at new Eastern Creek Speedway
The first cars have tested the track at the new Eastern Creek Speedway, which has been delivered by Sydney Metro.
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Pitt Street Station: update
Work is well underway on the two platforms at the new Pitt Street Station, 20 metres under the heart of the Sydney CBD.
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Waterloo Station: update
The new Waterloo Station is coming to life.
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Upgrade of T3 Bankstown Line to metro rail
Throughout this year, major work has been ongoing to upgrade the 126-year old T3 Bankstown Line between Sydenham and Bankstown to metro rail standards.
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Search for descendants after family vault uncovered at Central
A search is underway for the descendants of two colonial Sydney families after a 181-year-old family burial vault was discovered at Central Station.
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Have your say on Sydney Metro West project
The community can again have its say on the Sydney Metro West railway project, with the second Environmental Impact Statement for the mega project now on public exhibition.
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Metro construction on track with new milestone
Track laying on the first rail crossing under Sydney Harbour is complete, marking a major milestone on the Sydney Metro City & Southwest project.
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Shortlist for Airport Metro third major contract package announced
Three organisations have been shortlisted to deliver key construction work on the Sydney Metro – Western Sydney Airport project.
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Sydney Metro Trains Facility South: update
Construction has started on the Sydney Metro Trains Facility South at Marrickville.