The long-awaited Parramatta light rail service officially opened on Friday, marking a historic moment for Western Sydney.
Western Sydney marked a historic moment this morning as the Parramatta light rail opened for the first time, hailed as a 'big investment in the future of Parramatta'. Friday morning saw an outpouring of excitement in Western Sydney with the official opening of the Parramatta light rail service, a landmark event after 80 years. Many locals rose early to witness this historic occasion as the light rail service in 'Sydney's second CBD' was long-awaited.
The new L4 Westmead & Carlingford Line has been five years in the making, facing major testing and delays, but the speedy tram can now carry up to 400 passengers, making it easier for residents and visitors to navigate the bustling streets of Parramatta. The light rail line provides connections to key destinations, including the Westmead Health Precinct, CommBank Stadium, Riverside Theatres, over 60 cafes and restaurants on and around Church Street, Parramatta Square, Rosehill Gardens Racecourse, and three Western Sydney University campuses. The L4 line will operate on a weekday timetable, with initial services running every 9 minutes between 7am and 7pm, every 12 minutes between 5am and 7am and 7pm and 11pm, and every 16 minutes between 11pm and 1am. This morning, the opening passenger service saw three light rail trams commence concurrently from the Westmead and Carlingford light rail stops at 5:00am, and Parramatta Square at 5:02am
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