12/28/2022 0 Comments Map of sydney light rail route![]() ![]() ![]() The western Sydney director for the Sydney Business Chamber David Borger said the light rail was good news for workers. #Map of sydney light rail route full#“We need to see a more concrete commitment from the Government to deliver this missing piece to ensure this route reaches its full potential.” Light rail linked to job growth in the west “What the NSW Government has put forward goes halfway to achieving this, with the indication that an extension from Carlingford to Macquarie Park could be the next stage,” she said. Ms Osmond said the light rail line to Carlingford was an important first step towards connecting Parramatta to jobs hubs at Macquarie Park, but she called for the Government to go further. “Finally we are starting to see that concept being broken down and a new focus on building up Western Sydney as a genuine, independent economy by improving intra-connectivity. “For over 100 years, public transport has been designed to get people from the outer suburbs to the Sydney CBD for work,” said Ms Osmond. The new route was widely welcomed by transport groups, including the Tourism and Transport Forum. “We are bringing the light rail revolution that is going across this great state, here to Parramatta, here to western Sydney,” Mr Baird said. Premier Mike Baird said the announcement marked “a fantastic day for the people of western Sydney, for the people of Parramatta.” “We’re going to see a major build happen very quickly.” “We did assess four particular routes and it’s very pleasing, given the advocacy that we’ve seen for both the Carlingford Line and the Sydney Olympic Park Strathfield line, that we’re able to implicate both of the groups that have been advocating in this regard. Mr Constance said community groups in both areas had advocated for light rail. ![]() The NSW Government had been considering four shortlisted routes for the light rail for more than a year. “We have the benefit of linking it to the hospital, through the CBD, to Parramatta and of course to other major development precincts along the route.” “Light rail can move 10,000 passengers per hour. “From Westmead Hospital to the Sydney Olympic Stadium, this is a win for everybody. “It’s very pleasing to announce a network and not a route,” he said. Transport Minister Andrew Constance said the two new light rail lines would open up more of western Sydney. Photo The Government decided lines to Homebush and Carlingford were the best of four options. A light rail line from Westmead to Homebush via Parramatta as well as another light rail line to Carlingford has been announced by the New South Wales Government. ![]()
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