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The '''Inner West Light Rail''' is a [[light rail]] line in [[Sydney]], [[New South Wales]], Australia running from [[Central station (Sydney)|Central railway station]] through the [[wikipedia:Inner West|Inner West]] to [[wikipedia:Dulwich Hill, New South Wales|Dulwich Hill]]. The 23-stop, 12.8-kilometre route is currently the only operational line on the [[Sydney light rail network]]. Services on the line are branded as the '''L1 Dulwich Hill Line'''.

Most of the line is built on the path of the former [[Metropolitan Goods railway line]]. The line opened in 1997 and was extended in 2000 and 2014. Operation and maintenance of the line is contracted to the ALTRAC Light Rail consortium by the New South Wales Government's transport authority, [[Transport for NSW]]. Services are operated by [[wikipedia:Transdev Sydney|Transdev Sydney]] as a member of ALTRAC Light Rail.

==Background==
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Most of the alignment of the Dulwich Hill Line had its origins as the Metropolitan Goods railway line. From the time when the [[wikipedia:Sydney Railway Company|Sydney Railway Company]] was formed in 1848, it had been the intention of the company to build a freight terminal at [[wikipedia:Darling Harbour|Darling Harbour]]. To this end, a railway line was constructed between the Sydney railway station (the predecessor to Central railway station) and Darling Harbour, which opened on 26 September 1855.<ref name="ST97">Forsyth, J.H. (ed.) (1988-93), Stations & Tracks; Vol. 1: "Main Suburban & Branches -- Illawarra & Branches". State Rail Authority of New South Wales: Sydney, p. 97.</ref> This line was extended to [[wikipedia:Dulwich Hill, New South Wales|Dulwich Hill]] via [[wikipedia:Lilyfield|Lilyfield]] in 1922.<ref name="Bozier">{{cite web|last=Bozier|first=Rolfe|title=Rozelle - Darling Harbour Goods Line|url=http://www.nswrail.net/lines/show.php?name=NSW:wardell_road_central|work=NSWrail|accessdate=18 May 2007}}</ref> A short branch from Lilyfield to [[wikipedia:Rozelle|Rozelle]] served another freight terminal.

With widespread use as a freight line throughout the early 20th century, the use of containers and the decentralisation of freight terminals in Sydney to places such as [[wikipedia:Port Botany|Port Botany]] and [[wikipedia:Chullora, New South Wales|Chullora]], Darling Harbour traffic was reduced considerably. The port closed and the area was redeveloped in the 1980s.

==Construction==
Construction and conversion of the first section of line from Central station to Wentworth Park started on 25 January 1996 and took 16 months to complete.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.railway-technology.com/projects/sydney/|title=Sydney Light Rail Construction and Extension|publisher=Railway Technology}}</ref><ref>"Sydney Light Rail Construction Commences" ''Railway Digest'' March 1996 page 6</ref> The <!--{{convert|-->3.6<!--|-->km<!--|mi|adj=on}}--> line reused the former Darling Harbour goods railway line and the tram loop at Central station originally built for [[Trams in Sydney|Sydney's former tram network]], with a new section of track built along Hay Street to connect the two.

The original route opened for public operation with a limited 09:00 to 17:00 service on 11 August 1997 with three weeks of testing.<ref name=DigestSep97/><ref name=SLRfan>{{cite web|url=http://www.sleeper.apana.org.au/railway/slr/|title=Sydney Light Rail|first=Matthew|last=Geier}}</ref> The official opening was on 31 August 1997.<ref name=DigestSep97/><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sleeper.apana.org.au/railway/slr/official-opening.html|title=Sydney Light Rail's Official Opening |first=Matthew |last=Geier}}</ref>

Buoyed by the success of the original line, a 3.6-kilometre, four stop extension of the route opened on 13 August 2000.<ref name=SLRfan/><ref>"Sydney's Tram Extension Opens" ''Railway Digest'' September 2000 page 4</ref> This saw the light rail reach Lilyfield, which was then the limit of the closed section of the goods line.

===Extension to Dulwich Hill===
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In 2009 goods traffic on the line between Rozelle and Dulwich Hill ceased and in February 2010 the Keneally Government announced a <!--{{convert|-->5.6<!--|-->km<!--|mi|adj=on}}--> extension of the light rail from Lilyfield to Dulwich Hill.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.transportnsw.info/en/transport-status/news/2014/light-rail-extension.page?%0A%09%09%09%09%09%09%09%09%09%09 |title=Inner West Light rail extension now complete |publisher=Transport for NSW |date=27 March 2014 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140327044022/http://www.transportnsw.info/en/transport-status/news/2014/light-rail-extension.page |archivedate=27 March 2014 |df=dmy-all }}</ref>

Work to upgrade the track and remove the overhead wiring began in August 2010.<ref>"Community Update: Light Rail Extension - Inner West. Lilyfield to Dulwich Hill - July/August 2010" Transport NSW</ref> The project received planning approval in February 2011.<ref>{{cite web|title=Sydney Light Rail Program|url=http://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/lightrail-program|work=Transport for NSW}}</ref> The extension was originally scheduled to open in 2012, but in September 2011 the newly elected O'Farrell Government announced that it would not open until 2014, and that the cost had risen from $120 million to $176 million. The Greenway walking and cycling path which was to run alongside much of the route was deferred. The new government blamed hasty planning by their predecessor for the delay and cost overruns, and the lack of an active transport masterplan for the deferral of the Greenway.<ref>{{cite press release|last=Berejiklian|first=Gladys|title=Inner West light rail extension to proceed as Greenway is deferred|date=6 September 2011|publisher=Minister for Transport|url=http://www.greenway.org.au/files/DoT%20defers%20GreenWay.pdf}}</ref>

[[wikipedia:John Holland Group|John Holland Group]] was announced as the successful tenderer for the infrastructure works on 31 May 2012, covering the design and construction of the nine stations, bridge works, signalling and power supply.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/media-releases/getting-job-contract-awarded-construction-inner-west-light-rail-extension|title=Getting on with the job: Contract awarded for construction of Inner West Light Rail Extension|publisher=Transport for NSW| accessdate=1 June 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=John Holland awarded Sydney light rail extension contract|url=http://www.railwaygazette.com/news/single-view/view/john-holland-awarded-sydney-light-rail-extension-contract.html |work=Railway Gazette International |date=7 June 2012}}</ref> The extension opened on 27 March 2014.<ref>[http://www.transportnsw.info/en/transport-status/news/2014/light-rail-extension.page?%0A%09%09%09%09%09%09%09%09%09%09 Inner West Light rail extension now complete] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140327044022/http://www.transportnsw.info/en/transport-status/news/2014/light-rail-extension.page |date=27 March 2014 }} Transport for NSW 27 March 2014</ref>

===Connection to the CBD and South East Light Rail===
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The line was closed between Central and Convention in January 2017 to allow for construction work at the [[wikipedia:George Street, Sydney|George]] and Hay Street intersection as part of the [[CBD and South East Light Rail]] project.<ref name="2016-17 closure">{{cite web|title=Alerts for L1 Dulwich Hill - Buses replace light rail between Central and The Star|url=http://www.transportnsw.info/en/transport-status/alerts-route.page?routeNum=L1&routeDesc=Dulwich+Hill&mot=LightRail|website=transportnsw.info|publisher=Transport for NSW|accessdate=8 January 2017|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161227015952/http://www.transportnsw.info/en/transport-status/alerts-route.page?routeNum=L1&routeDesc=Dulwich+Hill&mot=LightRail|archivedate=27 December 2016}}</ref> A further closure was required in January 2018 to install a junction between the two lines.<ref>{{cite web|title=Light rail network closures due to trackwork: buses replace light rail throughout January|url=http://www.transdevsydney.com.au/index.php?mact=NewsManager,cntnt01,frontend_article_details,0&cntnt01article_id=62&cntnt01returnid=21|publisher=Transdev Sydney|accessdate=28 January 2018|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180128061703/http://www.transdevsydney.com.au/index.php?mact=NewsManager,cntnt01,frontend_article_details,0&cntnt01article_id=62&cntnt01returnid=21|archivedate=28 January 2018|date=21 December 2017}}</ref> The connection will be used by trams of the CBD and South East line to access a maintenance facility at Lilyfield.

==Ownership & operation==
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The line was owned by the Sydney Light Rail Company (SLRC) when it opened in 1997. The company was formed in March 1994 was awarded a 30-year concession to operate the light rail system until February 2028 when ownership would pass to the New South Wales Government.<ref>[http://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/b2b/rail/SLRE-Stage-1-Final-Product-Definition-Report_Updated-19Jul10.pdf Sydney Light Rail Extension Stage 1 Inner West Extension] Transport NSW July 2010</ref><ref name=DigestSep97>"Sydney's new light rail system" ''Railway Digest'' September 1997 page 14</ref> The service was initially operated by [[wikipedia:TNT N.V.|TNT]] Transit Systems.

In August 1998, SLRC formed a joint venture with [[wikipedia:Veolia Transport|CGEA Transport]] named CGEA Transport Sydney to purchase TNT Transit Systems, who also owned the [[wikipedia:Sydney Monorail|Sydney Monorail]]. This resulted in CGEA Transport taking charge of light rail operations. SLRC later combined with CGEA Transport Sydney to become Metro Transport Sydney in 2001, after Connex (renamed from CGEA Transport) sold its share in CGEA Transport Sydney.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.metrolightrail.com.au:80/about/company.html|title=Overview of Connex Worldwide and in Australia|publisher=Metro Light Rail|accessdate=1 February 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030425123814/http://www.metrolightrail.com.au:80/about/company.html|archivedate=25 April 2003|dead-url=yes}}</ref> Connex continued to operate the light rail network. Connex eventually came to be known as Veolia Transport globally in 2005, then became part of Veolia Transdev in 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.transdev.com.au/business-activity/our-operations/light-rail-in-sydney/ |title=Light rail in Sydney |work=Transdev |accessdate=14 July 2016}}</ref>

Metro Transport Sydney was purchased by the New South Wales Government in March 2012.<ref>[http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/wall-street-journal/australian-infrastructure-fund-sells-metro-transport-stake/story-fnay3vxj-1226308293323 Australian Infrastructure Fund sells Metro Transport stake] ''The Australian'' 23 March 2012</ref><ref>[http://www.openbriefing.com/AsxDownload.aspx?pdfUrl=Report%2FComNews%2F20120323%2F01281652.pdf AIX divests its 38.9 percent interest in Metro Transport Sydney] Australian Infrastructure Fund 23 March 2012</ref> Veolia Transdev (later just [[wikipedia:Transdev|Transdev]]) remained the operator, operating as [[wikipedia:Transdev Australasia#Transdev Sydney|Transdev Sydney]].

In February 2014, three consortia were short listed to build and operate the [[CBD and South East Light Rail]]. The contract also included the right to the operate the Dulwich Hill Line. The three short listed operators were [[wikipedia:Keolis|Keolis]] (iLinQ consortium), [[wikipedia:Serco|Serco]] (SydneyConnect consortium) and Transdev (Connecting Sydney consortium).<ref>[http://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/media-releases/tender-out-deliver-and-operate-sydneys-light-rail-network Tender out to deliver and operate Sydney's Light Rail Network] Transport for NSW 7 March 2014</ref><ref>[http://www.railjournal.com/index.php/australia-nz/three-shortlisted-for-sydney-light-rail-ppp.html?channel=541 Three shortlisted for Sydney light rail PPP] ''International Railway Journal'' 20 February 2014</ref> In December 2014, the Connecting Sydney consortium (which was renamed ALTRAC Light Rail) was awarded the contract, meaning Transdev retains the right to operate the Dulwich Hill Line. The new contract began in July 2015 and runs until 2034.<ref name=July2015>[http://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/media-releases/delivering-integrated-light-rail-system-altrac-takes-over-operation-inner-west-light Delivering an integrated light rail system: ALTRAC takes over operation of inner west light rail] Transport for NSW 2 July 2015</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=CBD and South East Light Rail contract awarded with earlier delivery date|url=http://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/media-releases/cbd-and-south-east-light-rail-contract-awarded-earlier-delivery-date|publisher=Transport for NSW|date=18 December 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite press release | url=http://www.transdevsydney.com.au/index.php?mact=NewsManager,cntnt01,frontend_article_details,0&cntnt01article_id=43&cntnt01returnid=101 | title=Transdev consortium achieves financial close on Sydney Light Rail PPP | publisher=Transdev | date=25 February 2015 | accessdate=5 April 2015}}</ref>

===Ticketing===
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When it first opened, the line used its own paper-based ticketing system that was separate from the semi-integrated ticketing systems used by the government owned operators. The light rail operated on a [[wikipedia:proof-of-payment|proof-of-payment]] system, with ticket vending machines provided at all stops. By the time the Lilyfield extension opened, the machines had been switched off and replaced with onboard conductors. Paper tickets were available in single or return with fares based on two zones. Other products available included flat fare day and weekly tickets, some of which also included travel on the monorail prior to that system's closure.

Several tickets were recognised on the light rail but were not sold onboard. A "TramLink" ticket which allowed travel on Greater Sydney train services and the light rail was available from railway stations.<ref>{{cite web|title=Light rail|url=http://www.131500.com.au/tickets/fares/mytram-light-rail|work=Transport Info|accessdate=2 July 2013}}</ref> From 27 June 2011, all [[wikipedia:MyZone|MyMultis]], the Pensioner Excursion Ticket and Family Funday Sunday were also recognised.<ref>{{cite press release|last=Berejiklian|first=Gladys|title=Pensioners, families big winners in light rail ticket changes|date=14 June 2011|publisher=Minister for Transport|url=http://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/media-releases/pensioners-families-big-winners-light-rail-ticket-changes}}</ref> This improved integration with the broader Sydney ticketing system led to a 30% to 40% increase in patronage on the line in the first months after introduction.<ref name=SMH23Mar12>{{cite news|last=Saulwick|first=Jacob|title='Once-in-a-generation' opportunity to fix transport|url=http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/onceinageneration-opportunity-to-fix-transport-20120323-1vnss.html|newspaper=The Sydney Morning Herald|date=23 March 2012}}</ref> In 2012-13 these products comprised just over half of all tickets used on light rail services.<ref name="12-13 AR"/>

The smartcard-based [[Opal ticketing system]] was introduced to the line on 1 December 2014. Patronage increased in the months following the introduction of Opal.<ref name="gladys press release 27 march">{{cite press release | url=http://www.gladys.com.au/content/inner-west-light-rail-extension-celebrates-first-year-new-light-rail-vehicles-go-operation | title=Inner West Light Rail extension celebrates first year as new light rail vehicles go into operation | publisher=Gladys Berejiklian | date=27 March 2015 | accessdate=5 April 2015}}</ref> Most paper tickets sold or recognised on light rail services were discontinued on 1 January 2016. The only tickets still available were single and return tickets.<ref>{{cite web |title=Most paper tickets no longer sold from 1 January 2016 |url=http://www.transportnsw.info/sites/en/transport-status/news/2015/ticket-retirement-0116.page |website=transportnsw.info |publisher=Transport for NSW |accessdate=13 August 2015 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150806230101/http://www.transportnsw.info/sites/en/transport-status/news/2015/ticket-retirement-0116.page |archivedate=6 August 2015 |df=dmy }}</ref> These last remaining tickets were replaced by Opal-based single trip tickets on 1 August of that year.<ref>{{cite web|title=The last paper tickets to be wrapped up on August 1|url=http://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/media-releases/last-paper-tickets-be-wrapped-august-1|publisher=Transport for NSW|date=4 July 2016}}</ref>

===Naming===
As the original line of Sydney's light rail network, the Dulwich Hill Line lacked special branding and was simply known as the Sydney Light Rail - and later Metro Light Rail after the system was re-branded. Following the purchase of Metro Transport Sydney by the New South Wales Government and the announcement of the CBD and South East Light Rail, the line was named Inner West Light Rail. Since the opening of the 2014 extension to Dulwich Hill, passenger-facing branding of the line has referred to it as the Dulwich Hill Line. The line was given the number L1 as part of a broader program to also number all [[Sydney Trains]] and [[Sydney Ferries]] routes.

===Patronage===
A transport plan released by the New South Wales Government in 1998 reported that the line carried an average of 5,000 passengers on weekdays.<ref>{{cite book|title=Action for Transport 2010: an integrated transport plan for Sydney|date=1998|publisher=New South Wales Government|page=6}}</ref> 2.8 million journeys were made in 2009-10, increasing to 4.2 million in 2012-13. The partial integration of the line into the broader Sydney ticketing system was a major driver of the increase.<ref name="12-13 AR">{{cite web|title=Transport for NSW Annual Report 2012-13|url=http://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/b2b/publications/annual_reports/tfnsw-annual-report-2013.pdf|publisher=Transport for NSW|accessdate=14 July 2016|pages=52, 361}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Saulwick|first1=Jacob|title=Monofail, and only government assistance has put trams back on track|url=http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/monofail-and-only-government-assistance-has-put-trams-back-on-track-20110928-1kxgo.html|work=The Sydney Morning Herald|date=29 September 2011}}</ref> In the 12 months to June 2015, the line carried 6.1 million passengers, compared to 3.9 million passengers in the prior year. The increase in the 2014-15 figure was influenced by the opening of the extension to Dulwich Hill in March 2014, while the 2013-14 figure was affected by the suspension of services for much of October 2013 and closures for maintenance works.<ref>{{cite web|title=5. Service Delivery - Volume Six 2015 Transport|url=http://www.audit.nsw.gov.au/publications/latest-reports/financial/volume-six-2015-transport/service-delivery/5-service-delivery|publisher=Audit Office of New South Wales|accessdate=25 November 2015|date=19 November 2015|quote=Light rail patronage increased from 3.9 million passengers in 2013-14 to 6.1 million in 2014-15.}}</ref><ref>[http://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/b2b/publications/annual_reports/tfnsw-annual-report-2013-14.pdf Annual Report for year ended 30 June 2014] Transport for NSW page 45</ref> In the period from 2015-2016, 9.7 million journeys were made,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://public.tableau.com/profile/bureau.of.transport.statistics#!/vizhome/PTVisualisations-LightRail2_7_2Nov16/Welcome|title=Tableau Public|website=public.tableau.com|language=en|access-date=2017-08-01}}</ref> followed by 9.1 million in 2016-2017.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/system/files/media/documents/2017/tfnsw-annual-report-2016-17.pdf|title=Annual Report 2016-17|last=|first=|date=|website=Transport for NSW|access-date=25 February 2018}}</ref> The 2016-2017 statistic was affected by a partial closure of the line in December 2016/January 2017 for construction works on the CBD and South East Light Rail.

===Incidents===
The line operated without serious incident until 7 October 2013, when two trams derailed within the space of 20 minutes. Sections of track were replaced in September and it is thought the new track damaged the wheels of the vehicles.<ref>{{cite news|last=Saulwick|first=Jacob|title=Light rail suspended after double derailing|url=http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/light-rail-suspended-after-double-derailing-20131008-2v5hn.html|accessdate=15 October 2013|newspaper=The Sydney Morning Herald|date=8 October 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Saulwick|first=Jacob|title=New track blamed for derailing trams|url=http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/new-track-blamed-for-derailing-trams-20131014-2vixg.html#ixzz2hkAtBByP|accessdate=15 October 2013|newspaper=The Sydney Morning Herald|date=15 October 2013}}</ref> All services were suspended and replaced by buses. Services resumed between The Star and Lilyfield on 18 October, and along the full length of the line on 30 October.<ref>{{cite web|title=Sydney Light Rail: Services Partially Restored from Tomorrow|url=http://www.transdevsydney.com.au/index.php?mact=NewsManager,cntnt01,frontend_article_details,0&cntnt01article_id=24&cntnt01returnid=101|publisher=Transdev Sydney|date=17 October 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Saulwick|first=Jacob|title=Light rail resumes after weeks of suspension|url=http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/light-rail-resumes-after-weeks-of-suspension-20131030-2wfyi.html|accessdate=30 October 2013|newspaper=The Sydney Morning Herald|date=30 October 2013}}</ref>

===Service expansion constraints===
In August 2017 a government report, obtained by the media under freedom of information provisions, revealed patronage was "exceeding all expectations" of transport planners. However it was impossible to introduce more peak hour services, which run every eight minutes. This is because of constraints associated with the single track near Dulwich Hill, stabling capacity, power, signalling, maintenance facilities and fleet size. The power supply limits frequency to six minutes, while the single track terminus at Dulwich Hill and fleet size limit frequency to eight minutes. The report suggested it would be possible to have more services per hour if shuttle services were to run between Central and Lilyfield. Patronage is expected to rise further with 4,700 new dwellings either recently completed or under construction along the line.<ref name="SMHAug17">{{cite news|url=http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/why-trams-on-sydneys-booming-inner-west-light-rail-arent-running-more-often-20170817-gxyf4o.html|title=Why trams on Sydney's booming inner west light rail aren't running more often|date=August 27, 2017|accessdate=29 August 2017|publisher=Sydney Morning Herald}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.smh.com.au/cqstatic/gy49ao/InnerWestLightRailGIPA.pdf|title=Inner West Light Rail Capacity|last=|first=|date=|website=Sydney Morning Herald|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=31 March 2018}}</ref>

===Fleet===
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The line is currently operated by a fleet of twelve Spanish-built [[wikipedia:Urbos 3|Urbos 3]] vehicles, which have a standard capacity of 206 passengers and a crush capacity of 272. The first Urbos 3s entered service in July 2014, with the final vehicle delivered by the end of June 2015.

When the line first opened, a fleet of seven German-designed [[wikipedia:Variotram|Variotram]]s were built in Melbourne by [[wikipedia:Adtranz|Adtranz]] to operate the services. The last Variotram was withdrawn in May 2015. Between the opening of the Dulwich Hill extension in March 2014 and the introduction of the first Urbos 3s, the Variotrams were supplemented by four leased [[wikipedia:Urbos 2|Urbos 2]] vehicles.

==Route==
The 23-station route extends for <!--{{convert|-->12.8<!--|-->km<!--|mi}}-->,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.transdevsydney.com.au/hop-on-board/the-light-rail-network/ |title=The Light Rail Network - Sydney Fish Markets, The Star Casino, Darling Harbour and Chinatown are all on the list of destinations easily accessible by Sydney Light Rail |publisher=Transdev |date= |accessdate=2014-07-05 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131201020209/http://www.transdevsydney.com.au/hop-on-board/the-light-rail-network/ |archivedate=1 December 2013 |df=dmy-all }}</ref><ref name="PEA">{{cite web |url=http://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/b2b/rail/PEA-SLRE-Inner-West-Extension-July2010.pdf |title=Sydney Light Rail Extension - Stage 1 - Inner West Extension Preliminary Environmental Assessment |publisher=Transport for NSW |date=July 2010 |format=pdf |page=10 |accessdate=2014-07-05}}</ref> including 1.5 kilometres of on-street operation. Apart from Central, Capitol Square and Paddy's Markets, all stops are located on the route of the former railway line (although buildings have been constructed above and around the line in places). Service frequency is approximate, with light rail operating between Central and Dulwich Hill from 06:00 to 23:00, extending to 00:00 on Friday. Standard weekday frequencies are every 8 minutes during peak hours, every 12 minutes between the peaks and every 15 minutes at other times. Services run every 10 to 15 minutes on weekends (with reduced services before 09:00). The section between Central and The Star is open 24 hours a day, with an overnight frequency of 30 minutes.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://transportnsw.info/travel-info/ways-to-get-around/light-rail/light-rail-services |title=Light rail services |publisher=Transport for NSW |website=transportnsw.info |access-date=2018-03-31}}</ref>
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===Central===
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'''Central''' is the eastern terminus of the line. It serves Central railway station and is located on the first floor, parallel to, but above, [[wikipedia:Eddy Avenue|Eddy Avenue]]. The stop connects to the Grand Concourse, Central station's main waiting area and the departure hall for medium and long distance train services. Once the CBD and South East Light Rail opens, the stop will also be known as Central Grand Concourse to distinguish it from a new stop on that line, which is located some distance away.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://data.sydneylightrail.transport.nsw.gov.au/s3fs-public/Name%20Recommendations%20Pack%20-%20CBD%20and%20South%20East%20Light%20Rail.pdf |title=Name recommendations pack City and South East Light Rail (CSELR) |date=8 August 2017 |publisher=Transport for NSW |pages=13–14}}</ref>

The stop is located at the midpoint of a single track unidirectional turning loop around [[wikipedia:Belmore Park|Belmore Park]]. The stop consists of two platforms. Trams stop at the first platform to allow passengers to alight, then pull up to the second platform to allow boarding. The use of the loop avoids having to terminate the vehicles and the removes the need for the driver to change ends. This loop was not new; it had been used until 1957 as a route on the [[Trams in Sydney|former Sydney tramway system]], but in the opposite direction. The covered area in which the light rail stop is located was previously used as a staff car-park and bus interchange.<!--<br />
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===Capitol Square===
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'''Capitol Square''' is opposite the [[wikipedia:Capitol Theatre, Sydney|Capitol Theatre]], a large theatre for long-stay, popular shows such as The Lion King. The stop is located on Hay Street, near the intersection with [[wikipedia:George Street, Sydney|George Street]]. Hay Street is closed to all other traffic. The [[CBD and South East Light Rail]] will run along George Street, creating a junction at the intersection. A connection between the two lines will be created to enable trams used on the new line to access a maintenance facility at Lilyfield.
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===Paddy's Markets===
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| 1997
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'''Paddy's Markets''' (formerly '''Haymarket''') is located outside the flea market type [[wikipedia:Paddy's Markets|Paddy's Markets]] in [[wikipedia:Haymarket, New South Wales|Haymarket]]. The name also belonged to a stop on the former [[wikipedia:Sydney Monorail|Sydney Monorail]]. The monorail stop was located to the west of the light rail stop and was originally called '''Powerhouse Museum'''. It was connected to a multi-storey car park, with a footbridge across Darling Drive and the light rail providing access to the [[wikipedia:Powerhouse Museum|Powerhouse Museum]] and the suburb of [[wikipedia:Ultimo, New South Wales|Ultimo]]. In 2005, both stops were renamed Paddy's Markets in a naming rights deal.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.paddysmarkets.com.au/documents/paddysstationname.pdf |title=Joint media release by Metro Transport Sydney and Paddy's Markets on the change of name for the Haymarket stop. |date= |accessdate=2013-08-26}}</ref>

The area to the north of the light rail stop forms part of a major redevelopment of the [[wikipedia:Darling Harbour|Darling Harbour]] precinct. Prior to redevelopment, a public square existed between the stop and the Sydney Entertainment Centre - a former multi-purpose events venue. The redevelopment plans included the demolition of the Entertainment Centre, car park and monorail stop, and the creation of a 'creative quarter' named ''Darling Square'' featuring retail outlets, offices and apartments.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.siceep.com/media/20305/fact_sheet_haymarket.pdf|title=Creative quarter for south of the city|publisher=Infrastructure NSW|date=11 December 2012|accessdate=13 December 2012}}</ref> The public square adjacent to the light rail stop will be replaced with a new square further to the north. A pedestrian boulevard was constructed through the site of the Entertainment Centre, providing improved access from the stop to Darling Harbour. To prepare for the redevelopment, the monorail closed in June 2013 and demolition of the site commenced in December 2014.<ref>{{cite web|title=Work is about to start on Sydney’s exciting new neighbourhood at Darling Square.|url=http://www.darlingharbourlive.com.au/media/26803/141201-DSQ-Notification.pdf|website=darlingharbourlive.com.au|publisher=Lend Lease|date=1 December 2014}}</ref> The Entertainment Centre was replaced by the [[wikipedia:ICC Sydney Theatre|ICC Sydney Theatre]], located near the Exhibition Centre stop.

To the west of the stop, the light rail crosses Darling Drive and joins the former freight railway corridor. The section of the corridor not being used by the light rail has been converted to a pedestrian pathway, dubbed ''[[The Goods Line]]''.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Robertson|first1=James|title=Sydney version of New York High Line to open between Central and Darling Harbour|url=http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/a-dormant-goods-line-reconnects-sydneys-east-and-west-20150827-gj95kf.html|work=The Sydney Morning Herald|date=28 August 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Marks|first1=Lucy|title=High-rise public walkway and recreation space to connect Railway Square to Darling Harbour|url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-08-28/pedestrian-corridor-recreational-space-to-open-darling-harbour/6731704|website=ABC Online|publisher=Australian Broadcasting Corporation|date=28 August 2015}}</ref>
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===Exhibition Centre===
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'''Exhibition Centre''' serves the suburb of [[wikipedia:Ultimo, New South Wales|Ultimo]] and the [[wikipedia:Darling Harbour|Darling Harbour]] precinct. The stop is located between two streets - Darling Drive to the east and Pyrmont Street to the west. It is named after the former Sydney Exhibition Centre - a complex for holding expositions and trade fairs that was located on the opposite side of Darling Drive. A replacement facility on the same site - the [[wikipedia:International Convention Centre Sydney|International Convention Centre Sydney]] - was completed in 2016. The stop is now adjacent to the ICC's exhibition precinct and the ICC Sydney Theatre. The Ian Thorpe Aquatic and Fitness Centre is located on the opposite side of Pyrmont Street. The Powerhouse Museum is also nearby. The former [[wikipedia:Sydney Monorail|Sydney Monorail]] ran parallel to the light rail next to the stop.
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===Convention===
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'''Convention''' is located adjacent to Darling Drive, at the western edge of the [[wikipedia:Darling Harbour|Darling Harbour]] precinct. The stop is named after the former Sydney Convention Centre and its replacement, the International Convention Centre Sydney. There are hotels located on both sides of the stop. The convention precinct of the ICC complex and the Harbourside Shopping Centre are also located adjacent to the stop.

A monorail stop with the same name was located a few metres down Darling Drive towards Central. The monorail closed in June 2013.
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===Pyrmont Bay===
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| 1997
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| [[wikipedia:Pyrmont Bay ferry wharf|Pyrmont Bay ferry wharf]]<br/>389 bus route
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'''Pyrmont Bay''' is located underneath an apartment building in [[wikipedia:Pyrmont, New South Wales|Pyrmont]]. The stop services the north western side of the [[wikipedia:Darling Harbour|Darling Harbour]] precinct. It is close to the Australian National Maritime Museum and the Harbourside Shopping Centre. The nearby [[wikipedia:Pyrmont Bridge|Pyrmont Bridge]] provides access to the city.
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===The Star===
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| 1997
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| 389 bus route
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'''The Star''' (formerly '''Star City''') is the primary means of public transport serving [[wikipedia:The Star, Sydney|The Star]] casino and entertainment complex, in [[wikipedia:Pyrmont, New South Wales|Pyrmont]]. The stop is located underneath the casino alongside a bus and coach stop. It also services commercial offices located in the area. Between 00:00 and 06:00, services from Central terminate at The Star.
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===John Street Square===
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| 1997
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| 389 bus route
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'''John St Square''' serves the northern end of the [[wikipedia:Pyrmont, New South Wales|Pyrmont]] peninsula. The stop is located in a cutting which has been partly built over by apartments as part of the conversion process from goods railway to light rail. Since the mid-1990s, the area has been extensively redeveloped with medium density housing and offices.
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===Fish Market===
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| 1997
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| 501 bus route
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'''Fish Market''' is located in a cutting, adjacent to the [[wikipedia:Western Distributor (Sydney)|Western Distributor]] in [[wikipedia:Pyrmont, New South Wales|Pyrmont]]. It serves a mixed employment and medium density residential area, and the nearby [[wikipedia:Sydney Fish Market|Sydney Fish Market]]. A redevelopment of the fish market was announced in November 2016. The market will move from its current location to an adjacent site that will put it closer to the Wentworth Park stop.<ref>{{cite web|title=A Revitalised SFM Functional Brief Video|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcM98zhyeGk|website=YouTube|publisher=Sydney Fish Market|date=6 November 2016}}</ref>
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===Wentworth Park===
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| 1997
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'''Wentworth Park''' serves a residential area in [[wikipedia:Pyrmont, New South Wales|Pyrmont]]. Access is available from Wattle Street, Bridge Road and Jones Street. The stop is named after the park on the opposite side of Wattle Street and the Wentworth Park greyhound racing track, located within the park.

The stop opened with a single platform in 1997 when it was the original terminus of the line. When the light rail was extended to Lilyfield in August 2000, a new platform for Lilyfield bound services was opened. A [[wikipedia:Crossover (rail)#Crossover|crossover]] remains just past the city end of the stop. To the west of the stop, a viaduct carries the light rail over Wentworth Park.
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===Glebe===
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| 2000
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'''Glebe''' is located near the shopping area in [[wikipedia:Glebe, New South Wales|Glebe]] and serves the eastern side of the suburb. A footbridge over Bridge Road connects to the outbound platform. Immediately to the west of the stop is the portal for a tunnel under the suburb of Glebe.
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===Jubilee Park===
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| 2000
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'''Jubilee Park''' is located adjacent to Jubilee Park on the western side of [[wikipedia:Glebe, New South Wales|Glebe]]. It serves a residential area. Immediately to the east of the stop is the portal for a tunnel under the suburb of Glebe, and to the west is a viaduct crossing the park and [[wikipedia:Johnstons Creek (New South Wales)|Johnstons Creek]]. It is situated adjacent to the [[wikipedia:Rozelle Tram Depot|Rozelle Depot]] of Sydney's former tram network. After tram services ceased the depot became part of the Harold Park Paceway harness racing complex. The paceway closed in 2010 and was redeveloped into medium density housing. The depot was turned into a food-centric retail complex that opened in September 2016, leading to an increase of patronage at the stop.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Cormack|first1=Lucy|title=Harold Park Tramsheds open to reveal European-inspired food hall|url=http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/harold-park-tramsheds-open-to-reveal-europeaninspired-food-hall-20160922-grm7t4.html|work=The Sydney Morning Herald|date=22 September 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Monthly Opal Trips by Card Type and by Card Type by Station |url=https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/data-and-research/passenger-travel/light-rail-patronage/light-rail-patronage-card-type |publisher=Transport for NSW |accessdate=3 December 2018}}</ref>
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===Rozelle Bay===
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| 433 bus route
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'''Rozelle Bay''' serves a residential area in the north of [[wikipedia:Annandale, New South Wales|Annandale]]. It is on the edge of an embankment adjacent to its [[wikipedia:Rozelle Bay|namesake bay]]. Access is via a walkway and steps from The Crescent below or level access from Bayview Crescent.
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===Lilyfield===
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'''Lilyfield''' serves a residential area in [[wikipedia:Lilyfield|Lilyfield]]. The stop is located at the edge of a wide cutting, beneath the [[wikipedia:City West Link|City West Link]] road which passes overhead. It is the only station on the line to be built as an [[wikipedia:island platform|island platform]]. The entrance is on Catherine Street, with access to the platform either by stairs or a lift. The stop was the terminus of the line between 2000 and 2014.

During the corridor's time as a freight railway line, a junction between the Darling Harbour and Rozelle branches of the line was located to the west of the stop, with the stop located on what was the Darling Harbour branch. The junction also marked the western edge of Rozelle railway yard, which accounts for the width of the cutting.

Originally, only the stop's citybound platform was used. A set of points was located past the city end of the stop, allowing the outbound track to merge with the citybound track. There was no track adjacent to the outbound platform and the platform face was fenced off.

As part of the extension to Dulwich Hill, a stabling facility for four trams was built in the cutting, to the west of the stop.<ref>{{cite web|title=Inner West Light Rail Extension – Light rail stabling within the former Rozelle Goods Yard|url=http://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/b2b/projects/IWLRE%20Light%20rail%20stabling%20within%20the%20former%20Rozelle%20Goods%20Yard.pdf|publisher=John Holland Pty Ltd|accessdate=16 July 2013}}</ref> The track configuration through the stop was also redesigned. In November 2013, the outbound platform was brought into use and the points at the city end were removed. A new crossover past the outbound end of the stop was installed to enable terminating trams to switch tracks and to provide access to the stabling facility.
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===Leichhardt North===
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| 2014
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| 440 & 445 bus routes
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'''Leichhardt North''' is located parallel to the [[wikipedia:City West Link Road|City West Link Road]], serving a residential area in [[wikipedia:Leichhardt, New South Wales|Leichhardt]]. The platforms are not located opposite one another, but are staggered, with the track crossing located between the platforms. There are entrances at either end of the stop. The outbound platform connects to the City West Link / James Street intersection. The citybound platform connects to a pathway that leads to either the southern or northern parts of Charles Street - the latter via a bridge over the City West Link. Immediately to the east of the stop, the light rail passes through a tunnel under the City West Link. [[wikipedia:Leichhardt Oval|Leichhardt Oval]] is a short walk from the station.
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===Hawthorne===
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| 2014
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'''Hawthorne''' is located at the border of [[wikipedia:Leichhardt, New South Wales|Leichhardt]] and [[wikipedia:Haberfield, New South Wales|Haberfield]]. The stop's name is a reference to the [[wikipedia:Hawthorne Canal|Hawthorne Canal]] which runs parallel to the line through this area. The stop is also located close to the Hawthorne Canal Reserve and Hawthorne Parade.

The platforms are not located opposite one another, but are staggered, with the track crossing located between the platforms. The stop is located in a residential area, but adjacent to parkland on both the Leichhardt and Haberfield sides. Pathways were built between the closest streets - Hawthorne Parade in Haberfield and Darley Road in Leichhardt - including a bridge over the canal. This improved pedestrian access between the two suburbs which had been limited by the railway.

In the 2014 extension's design phase, the location of the stop was moved 80 metres south and the bridge was moved 160 metres south to avoid an off-leash dog area in Hawthorne Canal Reserve.<ref>[http://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/b2b/projects/IWRL_Fact_Sheet_Hawthorne.pdf Inner West Light Rail Extension Fact Sheet. Light rail stops - Hawthorne.] Transport for NSW.</ref>
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===Marion===
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| 2014
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| 436, L37, 438/L38 & 439/L39 bus routes
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'''Marion''' is located on an embankment adjacent to Marion Street and Hawthorne Parade at the border of [[wikipedia:Leichhardt, New South Wales|Leichhardt]] and [[wikipedia:Haberfield, New South Wales|Haberfield]]. The MarketPlace Leichhardt shopping centre is a short walk from the stop, along Marion Street.
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===Taverners Hill===
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| 2014
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| 461, 480 & 483 bus routes
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'''Taverners Hill''' is located on an embankment adjacent to [[wikipedia:Parramatta Road|Parramatta Road]] and the [[wikipedia:Hawthorne Canal|Hawthorne Canal]] at the border of [[wikipedia:Lewisham, New South Wales|Lewisham]], [[wikipedia:Summer Hill, New South Wales|Summer Hill]], [[wikipedia:Haberfield, New South Wales|Haberfield]] and [[wikipedia:Leichhardt, New South Wales|Leichhardt]]. The platforms are not located opposite one another, but are staggered, with the track crossing located between the platforms. A footbridge to the south of the stop over Parramatta Road connects to the citybound platform. Taverners Hill is a well known locality name for the area to the east of the stop extending up Parramatta Road to Norton Street.<ref name="naming">[http://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/publications/SLRE-Preliminary-Environmental-Assessment.pdf Sydney Light Rail Extension - Stage 1 - Inner West Extension - Preliminary Environmental Assessment.] Appendix A. Transport NSW.</ref> A long-term plan exists for urban renewal and higher density development around the stop.<ref>{{cite web|title=Taverners Hill Precinct|url=https://newparrard.com.au/precincts/taverners-hill/|website=New Parramatta Rd|publisher=Urban Growth NSW|accessdate=18 September 2015}}</ref>
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===Lewisham West===
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| 2014
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| [[Lewisham railway station, Sydney|Lewisham railway station]]<br/>413 bus route
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'''Lewisham West''' is located on the border of [[wikipedia:Lewisham, New South Wales|Lewisham]] and [[wikipedia:Summer Hill, New South Wales|Summer Hill]]. The platforms are not located opposite one another, but are staggered, with the track crossing located between the platforms. A crossover is located at the city end of the stop. Access to the stop from the Summer Hill side is via a park on the grounds of the former Mungo Scott flour mill.

The stop sits in an medium density residential area which was subject to urban renewal soon after the stop opened. The area on the Lewisham side of the stop featured various light industrial buildings. The Summer Hill side of the stop is dominated by the former flour mill complex, which underwent redevelopment. The mill provided the final traffic for the freight railway line, and the cessation of traffic after the mill's closure provided the catalyst for conversion of the line to light rail. The stop is located adjacent to the flour mill, within walking distance of [[Lewisham station (Sydney)|Lewisham railway station]] on the [[T2 Inner West & Leppington Line]]. The 2014 extension's Product Definition Report describes the positioning of the stop:
<blockquote>
The site provides the most practical balance between meeting the interchange opportunity with Lewisham Station and the opportunities of the catchment and its two known developments.

Patronage at this location is currently predicted to come approximately equally from walk-up catchment and from interchange. Future redevelopment will see this balance tip significantly in favour of catchment with the stop potentially becoming a focus of the local area.<ref>Sydney Light Rail Extension – Stage 1, Inner West Extension - Product Definition Report - p.19 - Transport NSW</ref>
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Access to the city is quickest via the heavy rail line, but the light rail provides north-south transport, in contrast to the heavy rail's east-west route.
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===Waratah Mills===
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'''Waratah Mills''' serves a residential area in the northern part of [[wikipedia:Dulwich Hill, New South Wales|Dulwich Hill]]. The stop's name is a reference to the former Waratah Mills flour mill located on the opposite side of Davis Street.<ref name="naming"/> The mill has been converted to apartments and is a local landmark.
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===Arlington===
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'''Arlington''' is located adjacent to Constitution Road and Johnson Park in [[wikipedia:Dulwich Hill, New South Wales|Dulwich Hill]]. It serves a medium density residential area. The stop's name is a reference to the nearby Arlington Recreation Ground (Oval) - a local sports venue on the opposite side of Johnson Park.<ref name="naming"/>
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===Dulwich Grove===
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| 2014
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| 418, 428/L28 & 445 bus routes
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'''Dulwich Grove''' is located in a cutting between New Canterbury Road and Hercules Street in [[wikipedia:Dulwich Hill, New South Wales|Dulwich Hill]]. Dulwich Grove was the name of one of the area’s two earliest land releases and first use of the name Dulwich.<ref name="naming"/>

The original design provided access to the stop from both Hercules Street and New Canterbury Road. The access from Hercules Street was subsequently removed from the design with a pathway provided to New Canterbury Road in its place.<ref>[http://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/b2b/projects/IWRL_Fact_Sheet_Dulwich_Grove.pdf Inner West Light Rail Extension Fact Sheet. Light rail stops – Dulwich Grove.] Transport for NSW</ref>
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===Dulwich Hill===
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'''Dulwich Hill''' (known as '''Dulwich Hill Interchange''' during planning and construction) is located in the southern part of the suburb of [[wikipedia:Dulwich Hill, New South Wales|Dulwich Hill]], adjacent to [[Dulwich Hill railway station]] on the [[T3 Bankstown Line]]. The stop sits at the end of Bedford Crescent, where the Rozelle branch line joined the main [[Metropolitan Goods railway line]] and is thus the terminus of the light rail.

In the 2014 extension's Environmental Assessment the stop was proposed to be located parallel to the railway station with direct access from Wardell Road. This was to have been achieved by widening the cutting used by the railway lines and removing angle parking on Bedford Crescent. It was proposed to construct an island platform with two tracks.

The design was altered after a review favoured moving the stop to the end of Bedford Crescent.<ref>[http://majorprojects.planning.nsw.gov.au/files/67448/2%20Submissions%20Report%20-%20Appendix%20A%20(Part%201).pdf Submissions Report Appendix A (Part 1)] p 71. Transport NSW.</ref><ref>[http://majorprojects.planning.nsw.gov.au/files/67447/1%20Submissions%20Report%20-%20Main%20Report.pdf Submissions Report - Main Report] Figure 6.1 p 67. Transport NSW</ref> This final design includes a single side platform and is further away from the railway station than the original proposal, but includes a connection to Jack Shanahan Park on the western side of the light rail alignment, which improved access to the park from the east and access to the stop from the west. Other improvements cited were reduced construction cost and environmental impact due to the elimination of the extensive work required to widen the cutting under the original proposal, and the reduced need to interface with assets in the active rail corridor.<ref>[http://majorprojects.planning.nsw.gov.au/files/67448/2%20Submissions%20Report%20-%20Appendix%20A%20(Part%201).pdf Submissions Report Appendix A (Part 1)] p 59. Transport NSW.</ref>

The quickest access to the city is via the heavy rail line. The light rail runs to the north, in contrast to the heavy rail's east-west route.
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==References==
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==External links==
*[http://www.transdevsydney.com.au Official Website of the light rail operator Transdev Sydney]
*[https://www.flickr.com/photos/citysider/sets/72157624593538674/ Photos of the extension to Dulwich Hill]

[[Category:Light rail in Sydney]]