‘Home stretch’ for metro with test runs from Tallawong to Bankstown
- Posted on July 13, 2026
- By The Sydney Morning Herald
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In brief
Sydney's metro project reaches a critical milestone as test operations commence across the complete 13-kilometer route from Tallawong to Bankstown. After twenty months of temporary bus services replacing traditional transit, passengers can anticipate the imminent launch of automated metro trains. These comprehensive test runs validate system functionality, safety protocols, and operational readiness before commercial service begins, marking significant progress toward transforming regional public transportation.
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‘Home stretch’ for metro with test runs from Tallawong to Bankstown
After almost two years spent commuting on pink buses, the end is finally in sight for commuters as metro trains complete the first journeys along the entire line.
