The Hon Catherine King MP
Minister for Infrastructure, Transport,
Regional Development and Local Government
The Hon John Graham MP
Minister for Transport
FIRST AIRPORT METRO TRAIN TOUCHES DOWN IN WESTERN SYDNEY
The first of 12 trains for the Sydney Metro – Western Sydney Airport Line has arrived in Sydney, marking an important step towards first services.
The next-generation, three-carriage train travelled 23,000 kilometres from Vienna.
It was unloaded in Port Kembla on Monday and was trucked to Sydney Metro’s new Stabling and Maintenance Facility at Orchard Hills, where the train was assembled.
The first of the 12 new metro trains for the new Sydney Metro – Western Sydney Airport line have been unloaded from a cargo ship at Port Kembla on Tuesday, June 30, 2026.
Parklife Metro was awarded the contract by the NSW Government to deliver the 12 new metro trains along with six new stations between St Marys and the new Bradfield City Centre, core rail systems, and the stabling and maintenance facility at Orchard Hills.
The new Sydney Metro – Western Sydney Airport metro railway will become the transport spine for Greater Western Sydney, connecting communities and travellers with the new Western Sydney International Airport, to be known as the Nancy-Bird Walton Airport, and the growing region.
The 23-kilometre new railway will link residential areas with job hubs, including the new Bradfield Metro Station (previously Aerotropolis), and connect travellers from the new airport to the rest of Sydney’s public transport system.
The first of the 12 new metro trains for the new Sydney Metro – Western Sydney Airport line have been unloaded from a cargo ship at Port Kembla on Tuesday, June 30, 2026.
Parklife Metro was awarded the contract by the NSW Government to deliver the 12 new metro trains along with six new stations between St Marys and the new Bradfield City Centre, core rail systems, and the stabling and maintenance facility at Orchard Hills.The new Sydney Metro – Western Sydney Airport metro railway will become the transport spine for Greater Western Sydney, connecting communities and travellers with the new Western Sydney International Airport, to be known as the Nancy-Bird Walton Airport, and the growing region.
The 23-kilometre new railway will link residential areas with job hubs, including the new Bradfield Metro Station (previously Aerotropolis), and connect travellers from the new airport to the rest of Sydney’s public transport system.
Design features of the new trains:
- Wide, accessible aisles through the centre of the train – approximately 30 centimetres wider than those on M1 Line trains – to allow for ease of movement for passengers travelling with luggage;
- Room for luggage storage below seats;
- High resolution displays showing real-time flight information via a direct feed from the airport;
- Multiple seating choices in each carriage, including front and rear facing seating for groups, plus traditional longitudinal (sideways) seating;
- Designated wheelchair spaces and accessible areas;
- Hearing loops in all carriages for enhanced accessibility and
- Four bicycle storage spaces on every train.
The remaining 11 trains are due to arrive over the coming months, with dynamic testing on the 23km, six-stop line expected to commence later this year.
The journey time from St Marys metro station to Airport Terminal Station will be around 15 minutes.
Quotes attributable to Federal Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Catherine King:
“It’s great to see Metro trains arriving, which will serve Western Sydney’s new international airport.
“With room for bags and flight information, these will be among the most advanced trains the country.
“Today’s delivery gets us a step closer to connecting another Australian airport with a rail link – Melbourne via Sunshine next!”
Quotes attributable to NSW Minister for Transport John Graham:
“Western Sydney is getting the most technologically-advanced driverless trains in the world to service the new international airport and that growing part of the city.
“We are excited to the see first train unloading at the docks.
“These trains will be unique to the Western Sydney Airport Metro line, providing wider aisles for travellers with luggage, digital screens showing real-time flight information and all modern accessibility features.
“Platforms and gates at the new airport station will be wider to make it a first-class experience when services begin.”
Quotes attributable to Federal Member for Werriwa Anne Stanley:
“The future of commuting in Western Sydney has arrived. These new metro trains will complement bus routes that will start criss-crossing the south west and connecting people to the airport from July. These new transport links will be really welcome additions for visitors and the thousands of people expected to work in the airport precinct.”
Quotes attributable to NSW Member for Leppington Nathan Hagarty:
“The arrival of the first Western Sydney Airport Metro train is another exciting milestone for our region and for the transport network that will support Western Sydney’s growth.
“Purpose-built for airport travellers, these trains will make it easier for passengers to reach Western Sydney International with modern accessibility features and real-time flight information.
“With the airport opening next year and these new metro services on the way, it’s important we keep investing in the transport infrastructure our growing communities need.”
