25 September 2023

Light Rail on the right track

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Sydney’s light rail project has taken a major step forward with trams travelling along the length of George Street from Central Station to Circular Quay in the past week.

Premier Gladys Berejiklian and Minister for Transport, Andrew Constance greeted the first light rail vehicle to reach the end of the line at Circular Quay.

“It was an historic moment last night with light rail travelling along the wire-free section on George Street for the first time,” Ms Berejiklian said.

“By the end of the year this exciting project will be open and those customers will be able to jump on the light rail as part of their daily commute.”

She said the vehicle spent the day, last Tuesday (30 July), at Circular Quay to give hundreds of thousands of ferry, train and bus commuters the chance to have a look at the City’s new mode of public transport.

Mr Constance said trams were going to be a common sight in the CBD from now on.

“Today’s milestone means there will be regular testing on George Street from Town Hall to Circular Quay at night, before daytime testing begins in the CBD within weeks,” Mr Constance said.

NSW Police Assistant Commissioner Michael Corby reminded people to keep their “heads up” and be aware around the new light rail corridor.

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