45 metro trains in the current fleet tested on return journey between Tallawong and Sydenham at operational speed.
Metro services through the Sydney CBD are in sight, following a major testing milestone ahead of services starting on the Sydney Metro City & Southwest line later this year.
All 45 metro trains in the current fleet have now completed at least one return journey between Tallawong and Sydenham at operational speed.
Preparations are now underway for the next major phase of testing – trial running, which is expected to begin in the coming months.
Trial running is the last stage of testing before the launch of the new metro line, where network operator Metro Trains Sydney will run a series of timetable running and operational tests.
All 45 metro trains in the current fleet have now completed at least one return journey between Tallawong and Sydenham at operational speed.
Preparations are now underway for the next major phase of testing – trial running, which is expected to begin in the coming months.
Trial running is the last stage of testing before the launch of the new metro line, where network operator Metro Trains Sydney will run a series of timetable running and operational tests.
Each train stopped at every station during the 51-kilometre journey to confirm train and platform screen doors performed as designed. Passenger help points and information displays on the trains were also put through their paces.
The performance of each train is being monitored closely to ensure passengers can look forward to the new turn-up-and-go metro timetable of a train every four minutes during peak periods.
Extensive integration testing is continuing between the Metro North West Line and the new City section to ensure the trains, signalling and station systems are working together and functioning seamlessly along the length of the line.
Since the rigorous testing and commissioning program started in April 2023, more than 8,700 hours of a total of 11,000 hours of required testing has been completed
