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Twists and turns in Sydney’s most difficult metro train project
The Sydney Metro project, a controversial proposal to convert a 130-year-old heavy rail line into a driverless train system, has faced challenges. The project, which was supposed to open in 2018, became a costly and controversial plan when the line between Chatswood and Bankstown cost nearly $23 billion.
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Published 29 Oct 2026, 00:30 UTC · Updated 29 Oct 2026, 00:42 UTC
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