Metro West connects Parramatta to Sydney
The Sydney Metro West project is a transformative 24-kilometre underground metro line connecting Greater Parramatta and the Sydney CBD.
Sydney Metro West Railway Project
The Sydney Metro West project is a transformative 24-kilometre underground metro line connecting Greater Parramatta and the Sydney CBD. It will double rail capacity between the two centres, significantly reduce travel times, and support Sydney’s growing population and economy.
Key Features
- Travel Time
- Target journey of around 20 minutes between Parramatta and Sydney CBD.
New Stations
Confirmed locations include:
- Westmead
- Parramatta
- Sydney Olympic Park
- North Strathfield
- Burwood North
- Five Dock
- The Bays
- Pyrmont
- Hunter Street (Sydney CBD)
- Capacity & Convenience
- Trains will run every four minutes during peak.
- All stations will be fully air-conditioned and accessible with lifts and level access between platforms and trains.
- The line will connect to existing Sydney Trains, light rail and ferry services.
Economic and Population Growth
The Metro West corridor will help support:
- An estimated 420,000 new residents over the next 20 years
- Over 300,000 new jobs by 2036
Parramatta Metro Station
Parramatta Station will be located north of the existing Parramatta Train Station, within the block bounded by George, Macquarie, Church, and Smith streets. An entrance is proposed on Horwood Place, helping integrate the new metro line with key precincts in the city centre.
A glimpse of Parramatta's future Metro West station
See what the future Civic Link and Parramatta Metro Station will look like.
Take a virtual tour of the future Civic Link and Parramatta Metro Station. This game-changing local infrastructure will unlock the region’s potential and increase connectivity and opportunity for growth between Parramatta and Sydney city.
