Sydney narrows down options for Parramatta light rail route

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Four possible routes for Western Sydney’s proposed light rail system have been shortlisted as the city looks to add further to its growing tram network.

The New South Wales (NSW) Government is hoping to construct a light rail line connecting the budding Parramatta metropolitan area with other key centres in Western Sydney.

The four shortlisted corridors are:

  • Parramatta to Macquarie Park via Carlingford;
  • Parramatta to Castle Hill via Old Northern Road;
  • Parramatta to Bankstown; and
  • Parramatta to Sydney Olympic Park and Strathfield/Burwood.

 

Minister for Transport Gladys Berejiklian said: “We know light rail is a fantastic public transport option that customers love to use. The new Inner West light rail extension has proven to be extremely popular since it was opened earlier this year, and the NSW Government is also building light rail in Sydney’s CBD and South East, and in Newcastle’s city centre.”

Around $400 million was allocated in the NSW 2014-15 budget for the Parramatta light rail programme.

Detailed engineering feasibility studies will now be completed on each of the four routes.

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