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Sydney M1 metro line expansion and usage

Overview

The Sydney M1 metro rail line is nearing the completion of its south-west extension. Following a two-year closure that began in September 2024, the final 13-kilometre section between Sydenham and Bankstown is undergoing conversion, with commuters currently utilizing replacement buses.

As the project approaches its expected mid-October reopening, the network has experienced a significant surge in passenger demand. Recent figures show that several central stations have exceeded previous patronage forecasts. For instance, Martin Place station saw a 14 per cent increase in morning peak passengers, while Gadigal station reported patronage 43 per cent higher than original predictions.

This growth in metro usage has coincided with a decline in patronage at nearby heavy rail stations, such as North Sydney and St Leonards, as commuters transition to the metro system.

Entities

Sydney Metro · Alia Karaman · Central Station · Bankstown station · Dulwich Hill station

Timeline

  1. 3 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Sydney Metro sees surge in passenger demand

    Passenger demand on Sydney’s $30 billion M1 metro line has surged, with central stations like Martin Place and Gadigal significantly exceeding previous patronage forecasts.

  2. 10 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Sydney Metro south-west extension nears completion

    The M1 Metro line's south-west extension in Sydney nears completion, following a two-year period of rail replacement buses and station upgrades at locations including Dulwich Hill and Bankstown.

Sources

brisbanetimes.com.au · m.smh.com.au · theage.com.au · watoday.com.au