Parramatta Light Rail

Parramatta Light Rail is one of the NSW Government's major infrastructure projects being delivered to serve a growing Sydney. Discover its benefits for businesses, residents, commuters and visitors.

Artist impression of the Parramatta Light Rail green track in Cumberland.

Weekly works

Work is underway on the Parramatta Light Rail project. Keep up to date with our day and night work schedules. For the latest traffic information, visit www.livetraffic.com

About the project

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A shot of one of the Parramatta Light Rail Urbos 3 vehicles stationary and gleaming under a sunny blue sky.

Stage 1

Parramatta Light Rail Stage 1 will connect Westmead to Carlingford via the Parramatta CBD and Camellia with a 2-way track spanning 12km, and is expected to open in mid-2024.

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Artist's impression of bicycle lanes and shared paths along the Parramatta Light Rail.

Stage 2

Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2 is moving ahead, with state and federal planning approval granted for this game-changing Western Sydney megaproject. Stage 2 will connect Stage 1 and the Parramatta CBD to Sydney Olympic Park via the growing communities of Camellia, Rydalmere, Ermington, Melrose Park and Wentworth Point.

Stay informed

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Animated image showing people with light rail vehicle at an event

School holiday fun program

Enjoy a jam-packed schedule of free, family-friendly events in Parramatta these July school holidays. 

Find out more.

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Parramatta Light Rail pop-up stall

Pop-up info sessions

Meet the team at our pop-up community information stall. 

View upcoming dates, times and locations.

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Shared path users at Yallamundi Light Rail station.

Maps

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Parramatta Light Rail factsheets in different languages.

Resources

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Three Urbos 100 light rail vehicles manufactured by CAF.

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News and events

Ministerial media release

New transport links ready to criss-cross Parramatta as Light Rail testing reaches halfway mark

25 June 2024
A missing link on the popular new Alfred Street walking and cycling path will be filled, thanks to a $5.3 million investment from the Minns Labor Government.
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Save the date: school holiday fun program – July

21 June 2024
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Western Sydney students’ sneak peek inside new Parramatta Light Rail vehicles

17 June 2024
Media release

Parramatta Light Rail kicks off weekend testing on Eels game day

14 June 2024
Media release

Parramatta Light Rail Community Fun Day and weekly giveaways support Church Street businesses

7 June 2024

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Support and engagement

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Business

We are committed to supporting and managing impacts on local businesses during construction. Learn about our efforts to assist local business owners with the information and support they need.

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Community members and Parramatta Light Rail employees at the information stand.

Community

Looking for information on the community impacts of Parramatta Light Rail construction? Learn how we prioritise safety and sustainability throughout the construction process and beyond.

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A tram on the new light rail.

Activate Parramatta

Activate Parramatta is a Transport for NSW initiative to promote and support local businesses, through events, activations and activities.

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Parramatta Light Rail Salty Dog tile version 2

Restaurant Guide 2024

Download the annual 2024 Restaurant Guide, which is packed with more than 60 restaurants, pubs and cafes in Parramatta's iconic Church Street precinct.

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Translating and interpreting service

For interpreter services for languages other than English, call Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS National) on 131 450 and ask them to call us on 1800 139 389.

Contact Parramatta Light Rail

For more information, enquiries or to lodge a complaint, please contact us:

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