Sydney Metro
Why Sydney Harbour Bridge almost got another rail line over it
A range of secret options were seriously considered for Sydney’s $21.6 billion metro rail line in the early days of the project.
- by Matt O'Sullivan
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Scaffolding collapses above Sydney Metro station, crushing van
A man has narrowly escaped injury after a “massive crash” at a CBD construction site.
- by Michael Koziol and Jessica McSweeney
How mega rail tunnels were carved out under Sydney
Engineers were confronted with monumental challenges building a twin rail line for driverless metro trains under the heart of the city.
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Threading the needle: How engineers crammed new metro lines beneath Sydney CBD
Working out the alignment and depth of the new metro was a complex balancing act as its tunnels passed within 1.2 metres of existing infrastructure.
- by Matt O'Sullivan
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Revealed: The confidential warning days after Sydney metro line’s opening was announced
Serious concerns about opening the line on August 4 were raised by senior officials just days after the government revealed the planned date, documents show.
- by Matt O'Sullivan
These trainspotters crossed the globe for Sydney’s metro opening. Then it was cancelled
Rail enthusiast and YouTuber Daniel Meacock will head home to London without having the opportunity to ride Sydney’s new metro line.
- by Michael Koziol
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Firefighter gets electrical shock during final drill for Sydney’s new metro line
The incident on Thursday at a new station in the central city will compound the problems besetting the $21.6 billion project after its opening was delayed.
- by Matt O'Sullivan
What Sydney commuters will get to reduce fallout from metro delay
The interim measure is aimed at reducing disruption to commuters from changes to bus timetables occurring before the new metro line opens.
- by Matt O'Sullivan
Premier says sorry over delay on metro opening
Chris Minns admits his government should not have got the hopes of the public so high for the now-canned August 4 opening of the Metro City and Southwest line.
- by Bevan Shields
Meltdown in train tunnel a key factor behind shelving of metro’s August 4 opening
The meltdown is one of three problems which have detonated the much-hyped August 4 start date.
- by Bevan Shields
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Opening date for Sydney’s new metro line shelved
The line was due to open on Sunday but a failure to secure the green light from the national rail safety regulator has forced a delay.
- by Bevan Shields