The first of twelve trains for the Sydney Metro Western Sydney Airport line has arrived in Sydney, marking progress towards services beginning on the new 23 kilometre route.
The three carriage, next generation train travelled 23,000 kilometres from Vienna before reaching Port Kembla earlier this week. From there, it was transported by road to the Stabling and Maintenance Facility at Orchard Hills, where it was assembled ahead of testing.
The trains have been designed specifically for airport passengers and include wider central aisles, around 30 centimetres more than those on the M1 line, to make space for travellers carrying luggage. There is dedicated luggage storage beneath seats, along with multiple seating layouts across carriages, including forward and rear facing options for groups and standard side seating.
Accessibility features include designated wheelchair spaces, hearing loops in every carriage and step free access points. Each train also includes four bicycle storage spaces and high resolution screens that will display real time flight information through a direct feed from the airport.
Once operational, the metro line will link St Marys station with the Airport Terminal Station in about 15 minutes, serving six stops along the 23 kilometre corridor. Dynamic testing across the line is expected to begin later this year, with the remaining eleven trains due to arrive over the coming months.
Federal Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Catherine King said the arrival brings the project closer to connecting Western Sydney’s new international airport by rail. She said the trains include space for luggage and flight information screens, describing them as among the most advanced trains operating in the country, and noted future links to other airport rail projects.
NSW Minister for Transport John Graham said the trains are among the most technologically advanced driverless sets in the world, designed for airport travel and the needs of a growing part of Sydney. He said the unloading marked a visible stage in delivery and pointed to wider platforms and gates at the airport station to support passenger flow.
Federal Member for Werriwa Anne Stanley said the new trains will support commuting patterns across Western Sydney, alongside planned bus services linking communities to the airport precinct. She said the transport links will support both visitors and workers as the airport develops.
NSW Member for Leppington Nathan Hagarty said the arrival reflects ongoing investment in transport infrastructure for a growing region. He said the trains are purpose built for airport passengers and will provide modern accessibility features and live travel information once services begin, with further upgrades continuing ahead of the airport opening next year.
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