The first of 12 trains for the Sydney Metro – Western Sydney Airport Line has arrived in Sydney, marking an important step towards first services.
The next-generation, three-carriage train travelled 23,000 kilometres from Vienna.
It was unloaded in Port Kembla last week and was trucked to Sydney Metro’s new Stabling and Maintenance Facility at Orchard Hills, where the train was assembled.
Design features of the new trains:
- Wide, accessible aisles through the centre of the train – approximately 30 centimetres wider than those on M1 Line trains – to allow for ease of movement for passengers travelling with luggage
- Room for luggage storage below seats
- High resolution displays showing real-time flight information via a direct feed from the airport
- Multiple seating choices in each carriage, including front and rear facing seating for groups, plus traditional longitudinal (sideways) seating;
- Designated wheelchair spaces and accessible areas
- Hearing loops in all carriages for enhanced accessibility
- Four bicycle storage spaces on every train.
The remaining 11 trains are due to arrive over the coming months, with dynamic testing on the 23km, six-stop line expected to commence later this year.
The journey time from St Marys metro station to Airport Terminal Station will be around 15 minutes.
Federal Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Catherine King, said: “It’s great to see Metro trains arriving, which will serve Western Sydney’s new international airport.
“With room for bags and flight information, these will be among the most advanced trains the country.
“Today’s delivery gets us a step closer to connecting another Australian airport with a rail link – Melbourne via Sunshine next.”
