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Upcoming trackwork on Sydney Metro

To get Sydney Metro ready for the extension from Sydenham to Bankstown, essential testing will take place during a series of planned line closures over the coming months.

These closures allow teams to safely connect the new Southwest Metro with the existing M1 Metro Line, ahead of services starting in the second half of 2026.

During this time, metro services and systems along the southwest corridor will be tested to ensure they work seamlessly with the M1 line and the operations control centre. This testing is a critical step to make sure the extension is safe and reliable before opening, delivering faster and more frequent metro services to southwest Sydney.

Plan your trip using the Trip Planner or free Opal Travel app and allow extra travel time. 

Changes to Metro services

Saturday 27 June to Sunday 28 June

  • Metro services will not run between Tallawong and Sydenham.
  • Replacement buses will operate between Tallawong and Chatswood. Use trains between Chatswood, the City and Sydenham.

Saturday 11 July to Sunday 12 July

  • Metro services will not run between Tallawong and Sydenham.
  • Replacement buses will operate between Tallawong and Chatswood. Use trains between Chatswood, the City and Sydenham.

Saturday 18 July to Sunday 19 July

  • Metro services will not run between Tallawong and Sydenham.
  • Replacement buses will operate between Tallawong and Chatswood. Use trains between Chatswood, the City and Sydenham.

Saturday 25 July to Sunday 26 July

  • Metro services will not run between Tallawong and Sydenham.
  • Replacement buses will operate between Tallawong and Chatswood. Use trains between Chatswood, the City and Sydenham.

Monday 27 July to Wednesday 29 July

  • From 9.50pm nightly, no metro services will run between Tallawong and Sydenham.
  • Replacement buses will operate between Tallawong and Chatswood. Use trains between Chatswood, the City and Sydenham.