The first train for the Sydney Metro – Western Sydney Airport Line has arrived in Sydney, marking a major milestone ahead of passenger services commencing.
The three-carriage train travelled more than 23,000 kilometres from Vienna before arriving at Port Kembla, where it was transported to Sydney Metro’s new Stabling and Maintenance Facility at Orchard Hills for assembly.
Purpose-built for airport passengers, the new trains feature wider accessible aisles, luggage storage beneath seats, real-time flight information displays, designated wheelchair spaces, hearing loops and bicycle storage.
The remaining 11 trains are expected to arrive over the coming months, with dynamic testing on the 23-kilometre, six-station line scheduled to begin later this year.
Once operational, the journey between St Marys Station and Airport Terminal Station will take around 15 minutes.
Federal Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government, Catherine King, said the train’s arrival was an important milestone for the project.
“It’s great to see Metro trains arriving, which will serve Western Sydney’s new international airport,” King said.
“With room for bags and flight information, these will be among the most advanced trains in the country.”
New South Wales Minister for Transport, John Graham, said the trains had been designed to meet the needs of airport travellers.
“These trains will be unique to the Western Sydney Airport Metro line, providing wider aisles for travellers with luggage, digital screens showing real-time flight information and modern accessibility features,” Graham said.
“Platforms and gates at the new airport station will also be wider to provide a better passenger experience when services begin.”
The Sydney Metro – Western Sydney Airport Line will connect St Marys with the new Western Sydney International Airport and surrounding precinct when the airport opens next year.
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