Sydney Metro, Automated rapid transit system in Sydney, Australia
Sydney Metro is an automated rapid transit system in Sydney, Australia, spanning 52 kilometers and linking 21 stations between Tallawong and Sydenham through a combination of underground and elevated tracks. The trains operate without drivers and stop at platforms equipped with glass doors to ensure passenger safety.
Planning work for this automated rail network began in 2012, after authorities recognized the need to expand existing infrastructure. The first section between Tallawong and Chatswood opened on May 26, 2019, marking a turning point in public transport for the region.
For people in this city, the name Sydney Metro has become part of everyday vocabulary, while passengers look out through windows at underground tunnels or elevated track sections. Many commuters rely on the short wait times between trains to plan their routes to work or leisure activities.
Travelers should bring an Opal card, available at all stations and many retail outlets, which also works on buses, ferries, and light rail services. Platforms are air-conditioned and equipped with seating and information screens that display real-time arrival updates.
This rail network is the first fully automated heavy rail system in Australia, with no driver on board and control handled entirely by computers. The glass doors at platform edges open only when a train is correctly positioned, making accidents virtually impossible.
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