About the project
Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2 will connect local communities in the Greater Parramatta and Olympic Peninsula, and bring the vision of a ‘30-minute city’ closer to reality.
Stage 2 will have:
- 14 stops over a new 10km two-way track
- travel times of around 31 minutes from Camellia to the Carter Street Precinct via Sydney Olympic Park, and a further 7 minutes to the Parramatta CBD
- high frequency services on weekdays between 7am to 7pm, and around every 10-15 minutes outside those times, on weekends and public holidays.
Stage 2 will also connect to the:
- Sydney Metro West (under construction) and heavy rail in Parramatta and Sydney Olympic Park
- ferry services at Rydalmere and Sydney Olympic Park.
What's happening?
Construction of Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2 will be delivered in phases, starting with the Enabling Works – the first 1.3km of new light rail alignment, including a public and active transport bridge over the Parramatta River between Wentworth Point and Melrose Park.
The Enabling Works contract was awarded to John Holland Pty Ltd following a competitive tender process and major bridge construction commenced in 2025.
This marks the first major bridge crossing the Parramatta River since the Ryde Bridge was completed nearly 40 years ago. The Enabling Works package will also see upgrades to surrounding public spaces including Archer Park.
Construction of the bridge is expected to generate 1,000 jobs, with 80% of those based in Western Sydney.
In January 2026. the Government announced that procurement activities would commence for Stage 2a Main Works, the light rail extension from Stage 1 at Camellia to Wentworth Point. Stage 2a Main Works will deliver 4.5 kilometres of new dual track, new light rail and active transport bridge connecting Camellia and Rydalmere, nine stops, an expanded Stabling and Maintenance Facility and additional light rail vehicles.
For news and updates, visit the Parramatta Light Rail news library.
The Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for Stage 2 of the Parramatta Light Rail went on public exhibition from 9 November to 16 December 2022.
The EIS outlined the:
- design of the project
- environmental and social impacts that could arise during the construction and operation of light rail
- appropriate mitigation measures.
The public exhibition of the EIS allowed residents, stakeholders and businesses the opportunity to learn more and help shape this important transport project.
The EIS:
- received more than 125 submissions
- engaged with more than 850 people
- had over 2500 people visiting its virtual engagement room.
The Response to Submissions, which addresses all comments received during the EIS exhibition period is available to view on the NSW Planning Portal.
Amendments
Public feedback received during the EIS exhibition period informed key project amendments to improve social and environmental outcomes and reduce impacts where possible. These amendments involved:
- the Camellia foreshore to Rydalmere alignment and bridge amendment
- the bridge and route alignment between Melrose Park and Wentworth Point
- replacing the existing bridge at Hill Road.
Transport for NSW consulted with the community and local residents during August and September 2023 on the project amendments, engaging with more than 600 people.
Feedback from 30 respondents during this consultation period was used to inform the development of the project’s Amendment Report. Read it on the NSW Planning Portal.
Features and benefits
- 14 fully accessible stops over a 10km two-way track.
- Connections to Parramatta Light Rail Stage 1, Sydney Metro West (under construction) and heavy rail in Parramatta and Sydney Olympic Park; and ferry services at Rydalmere and Sydney Olympic Park.
- A total of 9.5km of integrated active transport (including 8.5km of new shared paths) to support healthy, liveable and connected communities.
- A shared light rail and pedestrian zone along Dawn Fraser Avenue in Sydney Olympic Park between Australia Avenue and Olympic Boulevard.
- New public and active transport bridges, including connections over the Parramatta River from Camellia to Rydalmere and Melrose Park to Wentworth Point.
- Frequent services between 5am and 1am.
- Travel times of around 31 minutes from Camellia to the Carter Street Precinct via Sydney Olympic Park, and a further 7 minutes to the Parramatta CBD.
Project status
Stakeholder and community engagement
Since Stage 2 of the Parramatta Light Rail was announced in October 2017, there has been ongoing engagement with NSW Government agencies, major stakeholders, including the City of Parramatta Council, Sydney Olympic Park Authority and Royal Agricultural Society, and the community across the Greater Parramatta and Olympic Peninsula region.
The project team is committed to providing comprehensive and appropriate communication and engagement with the community and key stakeholders throughout the project’s design and construction phases.
Transport for NSW will keep the community informed of the project’s progress through newsletter updates, emails and other communication channels. The community is encouraged to subscribe to Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2 updates.
Stage 2 route
A static map that displays stage 2 of the Parramatta Light Rail. The route starts on the left-hand side of the map at the Parramatta Square light rail stop, located below the ferry stop, and above the train station, bus stop and a metro station that’s under construction.
It heads east where it stops at Robin Thomas and Tramway Avenue, then continues east through Camellia where it stops at Sandown Boulevard and where the Stabling and Maintenance Facility is located. It then continues north-east to Rydalmere where it stops at John Street near a Ferry stop, then continues south-east and stops at Nowill Street and River Road.
From there it goes north-east into Melrose Park stopping at Murdoch Street, Atkins Road and the Melrose Park stops. It then heads down south-east, stopping at Waratah Street, then crossing over Parramatta River Into Wentworth Point stopping at Footbridge Boulevard below a ferry stop.
The route continues south-west stopping at Hill Road and Holker Street, before heading south-east into Sydney Olympic Park where it stops at Jacaranda Square and Olympic Boulevard, just above train and bus stops as well as a metro stop that is under construction. This route then concludes at the last stop at Carter Street.
Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2
Frequently asked questions
Where will Stage 2 go?
Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2 will connect Stage 1 and the Parramatta CBD to Sydney Olympic Park via Camellia, Ermington, Melrose Park and Wentworth Point.
It will link communities north and south of the Parramatta River directly to the:
- Parramatta CBD
- Camellia Town Centre
- sport, entertainment, education and employment hub at Sydney Olympic Park
- Carter Street precinct.
What else is along the alignment?
Major attractions along the alignment include:
- Accor Stadium
- Qudos Bank Arena
- Rosehill Gardens Racecourse
- events at Sydney Olympic Park
- annual Sydney Royal Easter Show
- Sydney Showground
- URBNSURF.
What are the features of the project?
- 10km of new light rail track, extending Parramatta Light Rail Stage 1 to Sydney Olympic Park.
- 14 fully accessible stops integrated into the urban environment.
- High frequency services seven days a week from 5am to 1am.
- Services between 7am and 7pm on weekdays.
- Travel times of around 31 minutes from Carter Street precinct to Camellia via Sydney Olympic Park, and a further 7 minutes to the Parramatta CBD.
- Connects to three transport interchanges on the Stage 1 alignment, the future Sydney Metro West and heavy rail in Parramatta and Sydney Olympic Park.
- A total of 9.5km of integrated active transport (including 8.5km of new shared paths) to support healthy, liveable and connected communities.
- A shared light rail and pedestrian zone along Dawn Fraser Avenue in Sydney Olympic Park between Australia Avenue and Olympic Boulevard.
- New light rail and active transport bridges, including vital connections over the Parramatta River from Camellia to Rydalmere and Melrose Park to Wentworth Point.
When will construction start and how much will the project cost?
Major construction of the Enabling Works, including the public and active transport bridge across the Parramatta River, commenced in 2025.
A competitive procurement process will commence in early 2026 to engage a contractor to deliver the Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2a Main Works project.
The cost of the project will be confirmed once contract(s) are finalised to design, build, operate, and maintain the light rail network.
What is the Stage 2a Main Works Project?
The Stage 2a will connect services from the Parramatta CBD to Wentworth Point via Camellia. The work will include 4.5km of new dual track and nine new stops. There will be a new public and active transport bridge linking Camellia and Rydalmere, an expanded Stabling and Maintenance Facility and additional light rail vehicles.
When will Stage 2b Main Works commence?
The final phase, Stage 2b Main Works from Wentworth Point to Carter Street via Olympic Park will be subject to NSW Government decision and investment to fund the remainder of the project.
Will the project impact parking spaces?
Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2 will reduce the need for people to travel by car around the Greater Parramatta and the Olympic Peninsula. This will in turn lower the demand for parking spaces.
Around 688 parking spaces will be directly impacted as a result of light rail construction and operations. Of these, around half are currently being used during peak periods.
Transport for NSW will work closely with City of Parramatta Council and other key stakeholders on strategies to lessen the impacts on residential parking such as:
- the provision of alternative parking
- staged removal of parking spaces.
How will the projects manage impacts on businesses?
Following a similar approach used in the Parramatta Light Rail Stage 1 project, Transport for NSW will implement a Business Management and Activation Plan to support impacted businesses along the alignment.
These initiatives will provide a framework to support businesses and activate public places before and during the construction of light rail.
The project will also appoint dedicated Place Managers (or equivalent role) to assist affected businesses. These will serve as a single point of contact through which businesses can obtain project information and discuss impacts.
Will the project impact local trees?
With a project of this scale, there will inevitably be a loss of some trees to enable the construction and operation of light rail. Based on the current stage of design, an estimated 4000 trees within the project area will be impacted by the project.
Transport for NSW will seek to minimise the loss of trees throughout the design and construction phases.
To offset any trees that need to be removed, the project is committed to delivering a strategy to achieve a significant increase in tree canopy across the alignment and surrounding areas. The strategy will be developed in consultation with key landowners such as:
- City of Parramatta Council
- Sydney Olympic Park Authority.
Will there be property acquisitions?
With a project of this scale, some acquisitions of property will inevitably be needed. As with Stage 1 of the project, light rail is designed to fit primarily within existing road corridors, and whole or partial acquisition of property will only occur where alternative options are not feasible.
Transport for NSW’s Personal Relationship Managers have been appointed to work directly with impacted property owners and tenants and will continue to work closely with them as project progresses.
Will there be any impact on heritage?
Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2 has been designed to minimise impacts on important heritage landmarks and items across the alignment by using existing roads.
However, there will be some impacts on non-Aboriginal heritage and archaeology and potential impacts on Aboriginal heritage throughout construction. Consultation with Aboriginal parties has commenced about Aboriginal heritage and cultural values to identify and mitigate these impacts.
If unexpected heritage items are discovered during construction, the work will stop until a full assessment is undertaken.
Where direct impacts to heritage items cannot be avoided, the project’s heritage specialists will:
- salvage
- record
- preserve them.
Transport for NSW will continue to refine the project’s design to avoid direct impacts on heritage as far as practicable.
What will the light rail vehicles be like?
A fleet of thirteen light rail vehicles will be needed for Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2.
While vehicle type and specifications will be determined during the procurement phase, all vehicles will be interoperable between Stage 1 and Stage 2 and comply with the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Cth).
For indicative purposes, Parramatta Light Rail Stage 1 uses 13 CAF Urbos 100 light rail vehicles, which are about 45-metres-long with capacity for up to 400 passengers.
How can I provide my feedback?
There will be further opportunities for Transport for NSW to engage with the community and stakeholders throughout the project’s development.
For more information or enquiries, please contact us:
- 1800 139 389: 24 hour community information line
- parramattalightrail@transport.nsw.gov.au