‘Huge moment’: long-awaited extension to Sydney’s metro line to open next week
This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Australia news category. Published on October 21, 2026 • Originally reported by Penry Buckley. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
The south-west metro extension will open on Friday 30 October, more than two years after the former T3 heavy rail line closed
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A long-awaited extension to Sydney’s metro line will open on Friday next week, bringing an end to more than two years of replacement buses for residents in the city’s south-west.
In a video shared on Instagram on Thursday morning, the New South Wales premier, Chris Minns, announced that the south-west metro extension would open on Friday 30 October. In a statement, the government said the first service would commence at 4.31am.
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