SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – The first train for the Sydney Metro – Western Sydney Airport Line has arrived in Sydney, marking a significant milestone in Australia’s largest public transport infrastructure programme as preparations continue for passenger services ahead of the opening of Western Sydney International Airport.
The three-car metro train was manufactured in Vienna, Austria, before travelling approximately 23,000 km by sea to Port Kembla. It has since been transported to the new Orchard Hills Stabling and Maintenance Facility, where it will undergo final assembly, commissioning and testing.
The train is the first of 12 new metro trainsets being delivered for the 23 km Western Sydney Airport Line, which will connect St Marys with the new airport through six fully accessible stations.
Testing Programme to Begin
Dynamic testing of the new fleet is expected to commence later this year, allowing engineers to validate train performance, signalling integration and overall system reliability before passenger operations begin. The remaining eleven trains are scheduled to arrive progressively over the coming months.
The line has been designed as a fully automated metro railway, providing fast and reliable public transport to one of Australia’s fastest-growing regions.
Supporting Western Sydney’s Growth
The Sydney Metro – Western Sydney Airport Line forms a key component of the broader Western Sydney Aerotropolis development and is expected to improve regional connectivity while supporting economic growth, employment and sustainable transport.
Once operational, the railway will provide direct connections between St Marys, Orchard Hills, Luddenham and Western Sydney International Airport, offering passengers seamless interchange with the existing Sydney rail network.
The arrival of the first train represents another major milestone as construction progresses towards the opening of the airport railway.
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