Sydney's south-west metro extension to open Friday 30 October

Summary

The New South Wales government has set Friday 30 October as the opening date for the long-awaited south-west extension of Sydney's metro line. Premier Chris Minns announced the date in an Instagram video, and the government said the first service would start at 4.31am. The extension connects the south-western suburbs to the Sydney CBD, North Sydney and the north-western suburbs, and ends more than two years of replacement buses after the former T3 heavy rail line closed. ABC reported that commuters will be able to cut down on travel time.

Timeline

1. ABC

   21 Oct 2026, 19:34 UTCSource ↗

   ABC reports that NSW has revealed the opening date for the long-awaited Southwest Metro line, which will connect the south-western suburbs to the Sydney CBD, North Sydney and the north-western suburbs, cutting commuter travel time.

2. The Guardian

   21 Oct 2026, 20:01 UTCSource ↗

   The Guardian reports that the south-west metro extension will open on Friday 30 October, with the first service starting at 4.31am, after Premier Chris Minns announced the date in an Instagram video.