Tuesday, August 20, 2024 MTR Corporation is delighted to share the successful inauguration of the Sydney Metro extension, completed by its subsidiary Metro Trains Sydney (MTS) on 19 August 2024. This new route seamlessly links Northwest Sydney to the Central Business District (CBD) through innovative twin railway tunnels under Sydney Harbour. The launch signifies a pivotal achievement in the evolution of Sydney’s public transit, enhancing the city’s connectivity.
Under MTS’s management, the new 15.5 km stretch joins the operational North West Line, expanding the total network to 51.5 km and rebranding it as the “M1 Metro Northwest & Bankstown Line.
” This expansion allows more commuters to traverse Sydney Harbour during peak hours than both the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Tunnel combined, with trains running every four minutes at peak capacity. In addition to local growth, MTR Corporation has been advancing its international and Mainland China ventures, promoting superior railway management to fortify its market presence and elevate the Hong Kong brand. As part of the Northwest Rapid Transit Consortium (NRT), MTR has extended its scope in the Sydney Metro North West Line through a Public Private Partnership (PPP) since 2019, which includes new metro trains, core rail systems for the CBD extension, and an operations and maintenance package until 2034.
“We are very pleased to see the smooth and successful launch of the new metro extension into the heart of Sydney’s C.