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Rendering of a Western Sydney Airport metro train on elevated track near the airport.

07.08.2026

Western Sydney Airport Metro Train Makes Room for Luggage

Two BHP iron ore locomotives with ore wagons at Nelson Point Yard in Port Hedland.

06.08.2026

Monadelphous Wins Around $200m BHP Car Dumper Contract

X’trapolis 2.0 train on a test run at North Melbourne station

05.08.2026

Australia Rail News Weekly Review: July 30–August 5

Rendering of a Western Sydney Airport metro train on elevated track near the airport.

07.08.2026

Western Sydney Airport Metro Train Makes Room for Luggage

AUSTRALIA: The first Western Sydney Airport metro train has arrived in Sydney with wider aisles, dedicated luggage storage and passenger features designed specifically for journeys to the new airport.
First Western Sydney Airport Train Revealed

04.08.2026

Sydney Metro Unveils First Western Sydney Airport Train

AUSTRALIA: Sydney Metro has unveiled the first three-car train for its Western Sydney Airport line, moving the 645-passenger unit into static testing before dynamic trials begin later in 2026.
Sydney Metro platform with screen doors and an arched ceiling at Martin Place Station

03.08.2026

Hunter Street Station Cavern Opens for Public Tour

AUSTRALIA: Visitors will be able to enter the future Hunter Street Station cavern on 22 August, seeing the underground space where Sydney Metro West platforms are planned.
Driverless Sydney Metro train approaching Sydenham station on electrified tracks.

03.08.2026

Southwest Metro Enters Its Final Trial Running Phase

AUSTRALIA: Sydney’s Southwest Metro has entered its final Trial Running phase, launching more than 120 operational scenarios before the converted railway can complete regulatory approvals and open to passengers.
Exterior of Tallawong Metro Station with its curved roof, platforms and illuminated escalators.

22.07.2026

Sydney Metro Parking Expansion to Add Up to 1,200 Spaces

New South Wales will invest A$160 million in a Sydney Metro parking expansion that will add up to 1,200 commuter spaces at Tallawong and Hills Showground stations.
Two Sydney Metro trains during Southwest Metro testing at Bankstown

16.07.2026

Southwest Metro Testing Enters Final Stage in Sydney

Southwest Metro testing has entered its final stage as trains begin running across the connected M1 line between Bankstown and Tallawong ahead of passenger services.
Sydney Metro subcontracting scandal: Future Form removed

15.05.2026

Sydney Metro subcontracting scandal: Future Form removed

The Sydney Metro subcontracting scandal centres on a Webuild subcontractor. The issue involved the Western Sydney Airport Metro project.
Sydney Metro’s Final TBMs Begin Massive 1,100-Tonne Exit from the CBD

05.05.2026

Sydney Metro’s Final TBMs Begin Massive 1,100-Tonne Exit from the CBD

Sydney Metro TBMs Jessie and Ruby are being removed from deep beneath the Sydney CBD. They are the last two tunnel boring machines on any active Sydney Metro project.
Sydney Metro adds 166 M1 trips ahead of Southwest testing

14.04.2026

Sydney Metro adds extra trains and more M1 services

Sydney Metro capacity boost measures on the M1 Line add 166 weekly trips. Capacity is increasing during peak periods and on weekends.
NSW unveils Sydney Metro West station designs

13.04.2026

Sydney Metro West stations enter early works phase

The New South Wales Government has offered a first look at Sydney Metro West stations. The project is set to double rail capacity between Parramatta and the Sydney CBD.
Sydney Metro stations awards recognise two Gold winners

18.03.2026

Sydney Metro stations awards go to Waterloo and Gadigal

Sydney Metro stations awards brought recognition at the 2026 World Architecture News (WAN) Awards. Earlier this month, Waterloo Station and Gadigal Station each received Gold in the Transport category.
Sydney Metro West tunnelling complete: What happens next

03.03.2026

Hunter Street breakthrough as Sydney Metro West tunnelling complete

Sydney Metro West tunnelling complete — that’s the milestone now reached. A tunnel boring machine (TBM) drove through the final metre of rock and entered the future Hunter Street Station site, as outlined by NSW Government.