Western Sydney Airport Automated Metro
In partnership with the Parklife Metro consortium, RATP Dev brings its international expertise and resources in automated metro systems to Australia.
Project Objectives
Connect local communities and travellers to the new Western Sydney International Airport and the rapidly growing Western Sydney region.
Connect passengers arriving at the new airport with the rest of Sydney’s public transport network.
Support economic development in Western Sydney.
Key figures
km of automated metro lines
metro stations serving Greater Western Sydney
jobs created during construction
Benefits
Thanks to its integration with Sydney’s rail network, the line will open up new areas for business, education, and housing, create thousands of jobs, and foster partnerships with local companies to help boost the regional economy.
"Working closely with our partners in the Parklife Metro consortium, RATP Dev brings international experience and resources in automated metro operations to Australia. Our aim is to ensure sustainable and inclusive development, create jobs, and nurture local talent to contribute to the dynamism of the Sydney region."
Mehdi Sinaceur
Deputy CEO, RATP Dev
Project Overview
RATP Dev will operate and maintain the automated metro line, which will become the backbone of Western Sydney, linking the Western Sydney International Airport and the new city of Western Sydney Aerotropolis to the rest of metropolitan Sydney.
This project is part of the Sydney Metro programme, a transformative urban mobility project that will connect the city’s north-west, west, south-west, and Greater Western Sydney. As a result, by 2030 the city will have a network of four metro lines, 46 stations, and 113 kilometres of new metro track.
The automated metro will meet the world’s highest standards for safe, fast, and reliable travel. It will offer Sydney residents and visitors an environmentally friendly, passenger-focused service that benefits the whole city.
To achieve this, RATP Dev will bring its expertise in operating large-scale public transport networks with 5.6 million daily metro journeys, alongside 30 years of experience running fully automated metro lines across 10 networks worldwide.
Project Timeline
December 2022:
RATP Dev was awarded the contract to operate and maintain the Sydney Metro – Western Sydney Airport (WSA) line within the Parklife Metro consortium.By 2026:
Spanning 23 kilometres, the line will link residential areas with employment hubs, including the new Aerotropolis city, and connect passengers from the new Western Sydney International Airport (Nancy-Bird Walton) to the rest of Sydney’s public transport network through six new stations.Opening:
The project is scheduled to coincide with the commercial launch of Western Sydney International Airport.