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Sydenham to Bankstown Metro Test Run | Melbourne News
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- Jul 14, 2026
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Summary
Sydney commuters’ long wait for metro relief is finally nearing an end as testing kicks off for the Sydenham to Bankstown extension — with Premier Chris Minns personally riding the line to see it in action. Though no official opening date has been set, the train reached 100km/h and stations along the revived route are nearing completion. Delays stem from unexpected challenges on the historic brownfield track, including heritage issues and minor hiccups — even a surprise stop during testing. When it opens, the line promises faster trips — six minutes quicker from Bankstown to Central, 24 minutes from Lakemba to Victoria Cross — and will add 17,000 extra seats during peak hours. The real test? How much demand it will actually meet. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/da1f817c27fe9322