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Parramatta Light Rail is one of the NSW Government's major infrastructure projects being delivered to serve a growing Sydney. Search and browse the latest news and articles about this project.

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Ministerial media release
20 December 2024

Parramatta Light Rail Opens – marking a new era of public transport in Western Sydney

Greater Parramatta is better connected than ever before with the new L4 Westmead & Carlingford Line opening today through the Parramatta CBD in a significant moment in NSW transport history.

Ministerial media release
18 December 2024

Take me to Church Street, Parramatta light rail opening date set

For the first time in 80 years, and after 5 years of construction and testing, trams will carry passengers through the heart of Parramatta.

News
20 September 2024

Win with ‘Love your Local’ along the Parramatta Light Rail route

A new ‘Love your Local’ initiative has kicked off to support businesses along the Parramatta Light Rail, to boost foot traffic and encourage locals and visitors to explore the area, ahead of light rail services starting in the coming months.  

Ministerial media release
19 September 2024

Construction on Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2 to begin in 2025 as major contract signed

Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2 is one step closer, with a $322 million contract awarded to John Holland Pty Ltd to deliver the first part of the project – construction of the first 1.3km of new light rail alignment, including a 320m bridge over the Parramatta River.

News
9 September 2024

Parramatta Light Rail's new public space connects locals with Country

As part of the Parramatta Light Rail project, a unique public space in North Parramatta has been enhanced with stone pavers inscribed with phrases in the Dharug language. These additions aim to strengthen connections between locals, visitors, and the area's rich Aboriginal heritage. 

News
29 July 2024

Parramatta Light Rail achieves major tree planting milestone

Transport for NSW (TfNSW) is on track to plant 5,500 new trees in Parramatta as part of the Parramatta Light Rail project, surpassing the 80% milestone with 4,642 trees planted. By 2025, the city will boast more trees than ever before.  

Departmental release
22 July 2024

Stay alert around the Parramatta Light Rail

As schools return for Term 3 and the upcoming Parramatta Eels home game at CommBank Stadium this week, locals and visitors are reminded to be alert around the new Parramatta Light Rail network.

Ministerial media release
4 July 2024

Parramatta Light Rail enters final testing phase as network’s name is revealed

Parramatta Light Rail is on the home stretch to service Western Sydney communities in the coming months, set to enter the final stage of testing and officially named the L4.

Ministerial media release
25 June 2024

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

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.

News
21 June 2024

Save the date: school holiday fun program – July

Bring the kids and come along to Centenary Square in Parramatta these July school holidays to enjoy a jam-packed schedule of family-friendly events hosted by the Parramatta Light Rail project. 

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