The last section of Sydney's M1 metro line, between Sydenham and Bankstown, will open to passengers on Friday 30 October, the Sydney Morning Herald reports.
The New South Wales government confirmed the date after the national rail regulator gave final safety approval on Wednesday. The 13-kilometre stretch has been closed since September 2024 while the old T3 line was converted, with commuters using replacement buses that cost taxpayers about $200 million.
Premier Chris Minns called it a huge moment for south-west Sydney. Trains will run every four minutes at weekday peaks, and some journeys to the north of the city will be more than 20 minutes quicker. The government said there might be minor teething problems, and a handful of platform screen doors will stay closed at first as a safety precaution. The opening is about two weeks later than an earlier internal target.
Source: Sydney Morning Herald
