Sydney's M1 metro line is likely to run more trains, not longer ones
Platforms at five stations would need extending to fit eight-carriage trains, a big job.
Five refurbished stations between Sydenham and Bankstown would need longer platforms for eight-carriage trains. Eight-carriage trains would span 176 metres, compared with about 132 metres for the six-carriage sets.
Sydney Metro's Hugh Lawson said the agency would probably suggest more frequent trains first, if needed. At peak times, trains would run every three minutes instead of every four.
Lawson said longer trains would need much more work, and some stations would need train tracks moved first. The final stage is set to miss Sydney Metro's internal target of mid-October for opening.
The first service still needs approval from the national rail regulator before a date is announced.
- $30 billion
- Project cost
- 176 metres
- Eight-carriage train length
- Every three minutes, up from every four
- Peak frequency
Why it mattersBecause the platforms are short, the line will likely need more frequent trains, not longer ones, as demand grows.
AustraliaSydney commuters on the south-west section may see more frequent trains later, if demand grows, rather than longer ones.
Corroborated bytheage.com.au·watoday.com.au
✓ Claims checked against the source and corrected before publish. checked 57 min ago
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