Light Rail
The City of Sydney is committed to working in partnership with the State Government to deliver a sustainable transport strategy that will result in quick, affordable, reliable, clean, safe, accessible and frequent transport for the future.
The City supports extending the current light rail system between Central Station and Circular Quay to relieve CBD transport congestion.
The City has committed funds to assist with public infrastructure works required for the extension of light rail, and will continue to call on State and Federal Governments to support the proposal.
The City needs a world-class public transport system that is well planned and resourced, efficient and integrated.
An efficient and integrated public transport system is also an essential cornerstone of sustainable development.
Growth, especially in the airport to CBD corridor, is creating increasing
demands on our transport system. As a result, Sydney faces significant traffic
congestion and a lack of capacity in public transport.
Recent Studies
Sydney Light Rail Hickson Road Options Report
Hyder Consulting - February 2007
- Sydney Light Rail Hickson Road Options Report | PDF 832Kb
- Maps Of Light Rail Routes | PDF 1.7Mb
Light Rail Pre-Feasibility Study Hickson Road / Rocks Area
Hyder Consulting - June 2006
- Light Rail Pre-Feasibility Study - Hickson Road | PDF 730Kb
Sydney Light Rail Extension Financial Analysis
PriceWaterhouseCoopers - October 2006
- Sydney Light Rail Extension Financial Analysis | PDF 1.5Mb
Review of Sydney Light Rail Castlereagh Street Option Report
Hyder Consulting - May 2006
- Final Report Castlereagh St 31st May | PDF 4Mb
- Light Rail Route - Castlereagh Street | PDF 206Kb
Review of Patronage and Revenue for the Castlereagh St Light Rail Route
Glazebrook & Associates - May 2006
- Patronage and Revenue - Final Report | PDF 972Kb
Recent Media Releases
New study supports CBD light rail loop
2 March 2007
A light rail loop to service the Barangaroo development at East Darling Harbour and ease CBD bus and train congestion could be built according to a new City of Sydney study.
http://www.sydneymedia.com.au/html/3205-new-study-supports-cbd-light-rail-loop.asp
New study says the figures stack up for light rail
4 December 2006
A major independent study has found that a light rail service in Sydney’s CBD would be financially viable and a more viable funding option than providing additional buses.
http://www.sydneymedia.com.au/html/3124-new-study-says-the-figures-stack-up-for-light-rail.asp
Lord Mayor calls for Federal and State Government cooperation on light rail
30 November 2006
Lord Mayor Clover Moore MP has called on the State and Federal Governments to join forces with the City of Sydney to introduce a trial light rail system in the CBD.
Light rail will cut greenhouse gas emissions and reduce congestion
17 November 2006
Lord Mayor Clover Moore MP said that by ignoring strong community support for light rail this Government is ignoring the needs of almost 10% of NSW’s population living in the City of Sydney and surrounding Council areas.
Creating an integrated transport network
3 August 2006
Public transport services, walking and cycling play a vital role in planning and co-ordinating Sydney’s transport network and they need to be given a greater priority, with an integrated approach and single coordinating authority to the entire transport network.
http://www.sydneymedia.com.au/html/3018-creating-an-integrated-transport-network.asp
Study supports Castlereagh St for new light rail link
5 June 2006
Castlereagh Street has been identified as the preferred thoroughfare for an extended light rail service in the CBD, Sydney Lord Mayor Clover Moore MP announced today.
http://www.sydneymedia.com.au/html/2966-study-supports-castlereagh-st-for-new-light-rail-link.asp
Buses are not the solution – they will just add to the congestion
30 May 2006
Sydney Lord Mayor Clover Moore MP welcomed the commitment to increase expenditure and fast track state infrastructure projects in the state budget for 2006 -07, but expressed disappointment that no new transport initiatives were included.
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