Parramatta Light Rail news

Parramatta Light Rail is one of the NSW Government's major infrastructure projects being delivered to serve a growing Sydney. Search and browse the latest news and articles about this project.

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Ministerial media release
15 March 2024

Tram testing kicks off in Parramatta CBD

The Parramatta Light Rail project has reached a major milestone in the heart of Western Sydney overnight, when the first tram rolled through Parramatta CBD as testing ramps up ahead of services beginning later this year.

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6 March 2024

Transport for NSW named a finalist in national sustainability awards

The Parramatta Light Rail Stage 1 project's sustainability efforts have once again been recognised, with Transport for NSW being named a finalist in the 'Placemaking' category of the 2024 Banksia National Sustainability Awards.

Ministerial media release
23 February 2024

NSW Planning approval gives Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2 the green light

Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2 is moving ahead, with planning approval granted for the game-changing megaproject for Western Sydney.

News
13 February 2024

Asbestos trace found at Telopea light rail stop

A single positive trace of bonded asbestos has been identified in recycled mulch in a garden bed of the Parramatta Light Rail project at Telopea.

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12 February 2024

Summer 2024 newsletter out now

The latest edition of the Parramatta Light Rail newsletter is now available, with print copies being distributed to local households and businesses along the Stage 1 and 2 alignments.

Ministerial media release
21 December 2023

Testing begins for Parramatta’s new light rail

A tram has travelled through Western Sydney for the first time in 80 years, with on-track testing for Parramatta Light Rail Stage 1 officially kicking off on 18 December as the project powers forward, reaching a number of major milestones.

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12 December 2023

Parramatta Light Rail wins at NSW Sustainability Awards

The Parramatta Light Rail Stage 1 project team was thrilled to win the Placemaking Award at the 2023 NSW Sustainability Awards.

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17 November 2023

Bidgee Bidgee Bridge recognised

Bidgee Bidgee Bridge has been recognised as 'Outstanding Transport Infrastructure Project' by the Western Sydney Leadership Dialogue at the annual Boomtown! 2023 Greater Western Sydney Awards.

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31 October 2023

New Alfred Street Bridge opens

The new Alfred Street Bridge, located between James Ruse Drive and the Gasworks Bridge, Parramatta, is now open.

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30 October 2023

Construction a step closer for Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2 Enabling Works

A vital new bridge connection over Parramatta River between Wentworth Point and Melrose Park is a step closer for communities in the Greater Parramatta and Olympic Peninsula, with 3 leading industry organisations shortlisted to tender for the delivery of the Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2 Enabling Works package.

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