Sydney’s first metro train has travelled through Macquarie University, while successfully completing its first journey along the entire length of the new Metro Northwest railway line.
The new metro train travels through Macquarie Park station.
Major upgrade work has been taking place inside the existing railway tunnels between Epping and Chatswood since Macquarie University, Macquarie Park and North Ryde stations closed in October last year.
Platform screen doors have now been installed at all Sydney Metro platforms, including Macquarie Park and Macquarie University, for improved passenger safety. Screens will keep people and objects away from the tracks, creating a physical barrier at the edge of the platform and allowing trains to get in and out of stations much faster.
On-board train systems are now being tested, as well as signalling, braking and acceleration at different speeds in the tunnel. Sydney Metro trains will operate every four minutes in the peak; that’s 15 trains an hour. No timetables will be needed, just turn up and go.
Representing Australia’s biggest public transport project, Sydney Metro services are due to start in mid-2019. It is understood that the opening date will be announced several weeks prior. Any updates will be communicated with Macquarie University staff and students as information comes to hand.
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Bold assumptions you have there m8.
There was nothing wrong with the previous train line which had been in successful operation for approx 10 years.
This costly and futile idea will only result in crowds of people trying to get on and off the trains as the new barriers limit passenger access. People with luggage are really going to battle, not to mention the aged and disabled. The only result of this is loss of jobs to train drivers. I am one of many who will never use a driver less train.
The barriers will in no way limit passenger access. Even without them the doors are the only way into the train. The barriers are there to keep people away from the tracks and the oncoming trains.
Automation is the future. Sure there are going to be loss of jobs but how long do you want people to engage in menial jobs like driving a train? Not to mention the affects of working long shifts has on the health of the drivers. As technology replaces manual jobs, there needs to be support from the government in the form of Universal Basic Income. This will allow everyone to pursue their passion, instead of working solely for livelihood.