Parramatta Light Rail

The Parramatta Light Rail is a city-shaping infrastructure project to connect communities in Greater Parramatta and bring the vision of a ‘30-minute city’ closer to reality. Stage 1 linking Westmead with Carlingford is opened in 2024 and the Stage 2 Parramatta to Sydney Olympic Park is now in progress.

Stage 1

An Active Transport Link (ATL) is being delivered along the light rail corridor. The first section is running between Carlingford and Tramway Avenue, Parramatta a huge asset for the regional cycling network.  

The construction of Stage 1 was not plain sailing and Bicycle NSW worked hard over many years to ensure the best possible outcomes for bike riders. We highlighted how the cycling plan was riddled with safety issues and broken connections. We explored solutions to the hazards created by the gaps in the light rail tracks and advocated for better alternatives to dismounts and banning bikes from light rail corridors.  

Bicycle NSW advocacy team celebrated the opening on 31st May 2023, and found the path to be wide and generous, the urban design and landscaping is of a high standard, and the views are fantastic, particularly when coasting downhill on the way back to Parramatta!