Sydney's $20 billion metro line opens in weeks after two-year closure
Sydney's southwest metro line opens in coming weeks after two-year closure of the historic T3 rail line, transport minister John Graham said. Project director Alia Karaman submitted final safety data to regulators this week. The $20 billion project converts 130-year-old stations for driverless rapid transit, with commuters anticipating major time savings and reduced reliance on replacement buses.
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Published 18 Oct 2026, 14:00 UTC · Updated 18 Oct 2026, 14:10 UTC
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