Sydney inaugurates first phase of Metro North West scheme

摘要

The 36km (22.4-mile) automated Sydney Metro North West project opened from 11.00 on 26 May, with 140 000 passengers taking advantage of free travel on the first day. Australia's first metro line offers a four-minute peak service on weekdays and an average of 72 000 passengers/day were recorded in the first week. The AUD7.3bn (EUR4.5bn) driverless line runs from Chatswood to Tallawong via Epping, on a converted heavy rail alignment for most of the route and using a new twin-bore tunnel to emerge on an elevated route to continue the final stretch to Tallawong. Eight new stations have been built, and a further five upgraded; all stations feature lifts, platform screen doors and video help points.