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The '''Sydney light rail network''' (or '''Sydney Light Rail''') is a [[light rail]] system serving the Australian city of [[Sydney]], New South Wales. The network currently consists of a single <!--{{convert|-->12.8<!--|-->km<!--|mi|0|adj=on}}--> line with 23 stations.

A second line is under construction and is scheduled to be completed in 2020. The first stage of a light rail network serving Western Sydney has received planning approval.

The network is controlled by the New South Wales Government's transport authority, [[Transport for NSW]], and is part of the authority's [[Opal fare system]]. Day-to-day operation of the network is contracted to [[wikipedia:Transdev Australasia#Transdev Sydney|Transdev]]. In the year ended June 2018, 10.3&nbsp;million passenger journeys were made on the network.

==History==
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In the 19th and early 20th centuries, Sydney developed an [[Trams in Sydney|extensive tram network]], which grew to be the largest in the Southern Hemisphere and second largest in the Commonwealth after [[wikipedia:Trams in London|London]]. The increasing rate of private car ownership and the perception that trams contributed to traffic congestion led to the progressive replacement of tram services with buses, with the final section of the tram network closing on 25 February 1961.

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In the 1980s and 1990s, the inner city areas of [[wikipedia:Darling Harbour|Darling Harbour]] and [[wikipedia:Pyrmont, New South Wales|Pyrmont]] were the subject of an urban renewal program. In 1988 the [[wikipedia:Sydney Monorail|Sydney Monorail]] opened, connecting Darling Harbour to the [[wikipedia:Sydney central business district|central business district]]. With poor integration between the monorail and other transport modes, and the increasing redevelopment of the Pyrmont peninsula – including the establishment of [[wikipedia:The Star, Sydney|Sydney's first legal casino]] – it was decided to convert a disused section of the [[wikipedia:Metropolitan Goods railway line|Metropolitan Goods railway line]] into a light rail line. A section of track between Pyrmont and [[wikipedia:Haymarket, New South Wales|Haymarket]] was upgraded and a new on-street section was built to link the line to [[Central station (Sydney)|Central railway station]]. The line was set up as a [[wikipedia:public-private partnership|public-private partnership]]. It opened in August 1997, running between Central station and Wentworth Park, Pyrmont.

The private owner soon made proposals for a western extension continuing along the disused goods line, plus a new line through the central business district from Central to [[wikipedia:Circular Quay|Circular Quay]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Nominated Loan Council Allocations For 1998–99 |url=http://ministers.treasury.gov.au/DisplayDocs.aspx?doc=pressreleases/1998/047.htm&pageID=003&min=phc&Year=1998&DocType=0 |publisher=The Australian Treasury Website |accessdate=12 December 2015 |date=7 May 1998}}</ref> The western extension opened in 2000, terminating at [[wikipedia:Lilyfield|Lilyfield]], but the company was unsuccessful in its attempts to develop a CBD line, which saw development of light rail stagnate for the remainder of the decade.

By contrast, the 2010s have seen major expansion and reform of light rail in Sydney including the announcement and delivery of multiple new infrastructure projects, integration of ticketing with the city's other transport modes, the introduction of new trams and the transfer of the network to full public ownership. The extensions announced during the decade total almost <!--{{convert|-->40<!--|-->km<!--|abbr=on}}-->. If all projects are completed, the network would expand in size from <!--{{convert|-->7.2<!--|-->km<!--|abbr=on}}--> at the start of the decade to approximately <!--{{convert|-->50<!--|-->km<!--|abbr=on|sigfig=1}}-->.

===Ownership and operation===
====Public-private partnership====
{{Main|Metro Transport Sydney}}
<!--[[File:Jubilee Park Station plaque.jpg|thumb|The opening plaque for the Inner West Light Rail's Lilyfield extension, which notes the project was "a joint development of the NSW State Government and the Sydney Light Rail Company".]]-->
In March 1994 the Sydney Light Rail Company (SLRC) was formed. SLRC 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>{{cite web |title=Sydney Light Rail Extension – Stage 1 Inner West Extension Product Definition Report |url=http://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/b2b/rail/SLRE-Stage-1-Final-Product-Definition-Report_Updated-19Jul10.pdf |work=Transport NSW |date=July 2010 |format=PDF |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140407104941/http://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/b2b/rail/SLRE-Stage-1-Final-Product-Definition-Report_Updated-19Jul10.pdf |archivedate=7 April 2014}}</ref> The contract gave the company significant control over the commercial arrangements relating to future extensions or interconnecting lines.<ref>{{cite journal |url=http://epress.anu.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/4-4-A-4.pdf |title=Light Rail in Sydney: Some Privatisation Lessons |author=Mills, Gordon |journal=Agenda |year=1997 |volume=4 |issue=4 |pages=435, 438 |format=PDF}}</ref> Operation of the line was contracted to [[wikipedia:TNT N.V.|TNT Transit Systems]], which also owned the [[wikipedia:Sydney Monorail|Sydney Monorail]].

The SLRC purchased the monorail in August 1998 as part of a joint venture with French transport company [[wikipedia:Veolia Transport|CGEA Transport]].<ref name=AIXAug98>{{cite web |title=Stock Exchange Announcement |url=http://data.iguana2.com/hastings/news-item?Number=139955&Code=AIX  |publisher=Australian Infrastructure Group |date=11 August 1998 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140407084036/http://data.iguana2.com/hastings/news-item?Number=139955&Code=AIX |archivedate=7 April 2014}}</ref> This resulted in CGEA Transport taking over the light rail operating contract. CGEA Transport and its successors have operated the inner city light rail network ever since.<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>

In early 2001, Connex (renamed from CGEA Transport in 1999) sold its share of the monorail to the SLRC, bringing the monorail and light rail under unified ownership and leading to the formation of Metro Transport Sydney.<ref name=company>{{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><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.metrolightrail.com.au:80/Technical/MonorailTechSheet.pdf |title=Technical Details (Metro Monorail) |publisher=Metro Transport Sydney |date=2005 |accessdate=1 February 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050127121052/http://www.metrolightrail.com.au:80/Technical/MonorailTechSheet.pdf |archivedate=27 January 2005 |dead-url=yes}}</ref>

The New South Wales Government purchased Metro Transport Sydney in March 2012, and the company was placed under the control of [[Transport for NSW]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/edition/5_july_2012/20120705/light_rail_strategy_for_sydney.page |title=Light rail strategy for Sydney |publisher=Clayton Utz |work=Clayton Utz Insights |date=5 July 2012 |accessdate=6 July 2012 |author1=Cosgriff, Stuart |author2=Griffiths, Emily}}</ref> The purchase removed the contractual restrictions on expanding the light rail network and allowed the government to dismantle the monorail, assisting its plans to redevelop the [[wikipedia:Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre|Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre]].<ref name=Telegraph23Mar12>{{cite news |last=Campion |first=Vikki |title=Last stop for Sydney Monorail|url=http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/nsw/monorail-to-be-torn-down/story-fnb5f12x-1226308015370 |newspaper=The Daily Telegraph |date=23 March 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Tan |first=Gillian |title=Australian Infrastructure Fund sells Metro Transport stake |url=http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/wall-street-journal/australian-infrastructure-fund-sells-metro-transport-stake/story-fnay3vxj-1226308293323 |newspaper=The Australian (from The Wall Street Journal) |date=23 March 2012}}</ref>

====Government ownership====
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From 1 July 2013, the Metro Light Rail brand was phased out as part of a broader rebranding and reorganisation of public transport services in New South Wales.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Saulwick |first1=Jacob |title=All together now: Sydney's public transport united under one 'brand' |url=http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/all-together-now-sydneys-public-transport-united-under-one-brand-20130418-2i1zt.html |accessdate=5 April 2015 |work=The Sydney Morning Herald |date=18 April 2013}}</ref> The process of shutting down Metro Transport Sydney and transferring assets to Transport for NSW was completed in September 2014.<ref name="MTSH annual report">{{cite web |url=http://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/b2b/publications/annual_reports/tfnsw-annual-report-2013-14.pdf |title=Transport for NSW 2013/14 Annual Report |publisher=Transport for NSW |accessdate=1 January 2015 |pages=329, 344 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141205164711/http://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/b2b/publications/annual_reports/tfnsw-annual-report-2013-14.pdf |archivedate= 5 December 2014}}</ref>

Following the announcement of the CBD and South East Light Rail, the government decided to group the contract covering construction of the new line with the operation and maintenance both lines of the inner city network. In December 2014, Transport for NSW awarded the contract to the ALTRAC Light Rail consortium. This sees [[wikipedia:Transdev Sydney|Transdev Sydney]], the operator under the previous contract, continue to operate and maintain the network as part of the consortium.<ref name=July2015>{{cite web |title=Delivering an integrated light rail system: ALTRAC takes over operation of inner west light rail |url=http://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/media-releases/delivering-integrated-light-rail-system-altrac-takes-over-operation-inner-west-light |publisher=Transport for NSW |date=2 July 2015 |archiveurl= |archivedate=}}</ref> The operating contract commenced on 1 July 2015 and runs until 2034.<ref name="CBDSELR contract awarded">{{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 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141218104521/http://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/media-releases/cbd-and-south-east-light-rail-contract-awarded-earlier-delivery-date |archivedate=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 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150411051000/http://www.transdevsydney.com.au/index.php?mact=NewsManager%2Ccntnt01%2Cfrontend_article_details%2C0&cntnt01article_id=43&cntnt01returnid=101 |archivedate=11 April 2015}}</ref>

After taking control of the Inner West Light Rail and announcing the CBD and South East Light Rail, the government also moved to establish a separate network centred around the Western Sydney suburb of [[wikipedia:Parramatta|Parramatta]]. Transdev will also operate the Parramatta network as part of the Great River City Light Rail consortium. This contract runs for eight years from construction completion, with a possible extension of up to an additional ten years.<ref name="transdev contract awarded">{{cite web |title=Transdev Australasia consortium secures Parramatta Light Rail contract |url=https://www.transdev.com.au/media/14057/181220_press-release-transdev-australasia-consortium-secures-parramatta-light-rail-contract_fa.pdf |publisher=Transdev Australasia |format=PDF |date=20 December 2018}}</ref>

==Operations==
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===Network===
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====L1 Dulwich Hill Line====
{{main article|Inner West Light Rail}}
The Inner West Light Rail – branded as the L1 Dulwich Hill Line – is the network's original line. It connects the [[wikipedia:Inner West|Inner Western suburbs]] with the Pyrmont peninsula, Darling Harbour and the southern end of the central business district. The line operates along a former freight railway, with a short on-street section at the city end. The route opened between Central railway station in the city and Wentworth Park, Pyrmont in August 1997.<ref>{{cite news |title=Sydney's new light rail system |newspaper=Railway Digest |date=September 1997 |page=14}}</ref> The line was extended west from Wentworth Park to Lilyfield in August 2000 and then south-west from Lilyfield to Dulwich Hill in March 2014.<ref>{{cite news |title=Sydney's Tram Extension Opens |newspaper=Railway Digest |date=September 2000 |page=4}}</ref><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}}</ref>
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====Under construction====
=====CBD and South East line=====
{{main article|CBD and South East Light Rail}}
The CBD and South East Light Rail is an under construction line that will operate from [[wikipedia:Circular Quay|Circular Quay]] at the northern end of the central business district to Central station at the southern end, then continuing to the [[wikipedia:Eastern Suburbs (Sydney)|south-eastern suburbs]]. The line is being built to reduce bus congestion in the CBD and provide higher capacity public transport to the [[wikipedia:New Sydney Football Stadium|New Sydney Football Stadium]], [[wikipedia:Sydney Cricket Ground|Sydney Cricket Ground]], [[wikipedia:Randwick Racecourse|Randwick Racecourse]] and [[wikipedia:University of New South Wales|University of New South Wales]], which are currently served only by buses. In contrast to the Inner West Light Rail, the route is mostly on-street and follows a similar path to routes used by the former tramway network. Major construction began in October 2015.<ref>{{cite web |title=Final countdown to construction: Sydney Light Rail major works start October 23 |url=http://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/media-releases/final-countdown-construction-sydney-light-rail-major-works-start-october-23 |publisher=Transport for NSW |date=28 May 2015}}</ref> The line was originally projected to open in early 2019.<ref name="CBDSELR contract awarded" /> However, construction of the line has been significantly slower than anticipated. As part of a contract renegotiation to settle a legal dispute between the government and the builder, the line is likely to open in stages. The line would open from Randwick to Circular Quay in December 2019, with the Kingsford branch to follow by March 2020.<ref>{{Cite news |url = https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2019/jun/03/nsw-government-to-pay-576m-extra-to-sydney-light-rail-subcontractors |title=NSW government to pay $576m extra to Sydney light rail subcontractors |date=2019-06-03 |work=The Guardian Australia |accessdate=2019-06-05 }}</ref>
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====Planned extensions====
=====Parramatta lines=====
{{main article|Parramatta Light Rail}}
Parramatta Light Rail is the name given to two planned lines that converge on the [[wikipedia:Western Sydney|Western Sydney]] centre of [[wikipedia:Parramatta|Parramatta]].

The first line runs from [[wikipedia:Carlingford, New South Wales|Carlingford]] to [[wikipedia:Westmead, New South Wales|Westmead]] via the Parramatta CBD. It includes the conversion of most of the existing heavy rail [[Carlingford railway line|Carlingford line]] to light rail standards. Construction is expected to begin in 2018 and be completed by 2023.<ref name="faq feb 2017">{{cite web |title=Parramatta Light Rail – Stage 1: frequently asked questions |url=http://data.parramattalightrail.nsw.gov.au/s3fs-public/PLR%20FS_FAQs_accessible2.pdf |publisher=Transport for NSW |accessdate=17 February 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Preferred route - stage 1 |url=http://data.parramattalightrail.nsw.gov.au/s3fs-public/PLR_alignment_map.pdf |publisher=Transport for NSW |accessdate=17 February 2017}}</ref>

The preferred route for the second line was announced in October 2017. This line branches from the first line at [[wikipedia:Rydalmere, New South Wales|Rydalmere]] and travels through [[wikipedia:Ermington, New South Wales|Ermington]], [[wikipedia:Melrose Park, New South Wales|Melrose Park]], [[wikipedia:Wentworth Point, New South Wales|Wentworth Point]] and on to [[wikipedia:Sydney Olympic Park|Sydney Olympic Park]] events precinct.<ref>{{cite web |title=Parramatta light rail extension to Olympic Park on the Way |url=https://architectureau.com/articles/parramatta-light-rail-extension-to-olympic-park-on-the-way/ |publisher=Transport for NSW |accessdate=19 October 2017}}</ref>

The lines will have no connection to the Inner West or CBD and South East lines.
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===Rolling stock===
All services are currently operated by a single class of tram. A second class will be added to the fleet to operate services on the CBD and South East Light Rail. All vehicles to have operated on the system have been articulated, low floor and bi-directional. The system uses [[wikipedia:standard gauge|standard gauge]] track and 750 volt direct current electrification.

====Urbos 3====
=====Inner West Light Rail=====
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Following the 5.6&nbsp;km extension of the Inner West Light Rail to Dulwich Hill, more rolling stock was needed to support services and run alongside the Variotrams that had been providing services on the line since the first section opened in 1997.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |url=https://www.engineersaustralia.org.au/portal/event/lrv%E2%80%99s-sydney-light-rail-inner-west-extension |title=LRV’s of the Sydney Light Rail Inner West Extension |publisher=Engineers Australia |accessdate=2018-02-09}}</ref> A tender for six [[wikipedia:Urbos|Urbos 3]]s was awarded to Spanish company [[wikipedia:Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles|Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles]] (CAF) on 16 August 2012.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/media-releases/contract-awarded-delivery-new-light-rail-vehicles |title=Contract awarded for delivery of new light rail vehicles |publisher=Transport for NSW |accessdate=16 August 2012}}</ref> The first unit arrived in Sydney on 19 December 2013 and entered service on 24 July 2014.<ref>{{cite news |last=O'Rourke |first=Jim |title=Sneak peek at Sydney's new trams |url=http://www.news.com.au/national/nsw-act/sneak-peek-at-sydneys-new-trams/story-fnii5s3x-1226786986306 |accessdate=20 December 2013 |newspaper=The Daily Telegraph |date=20 December 2013}}</ref><ref name="urbos3intro">{{cite web |title=First new light rail vehicle on the tracks as customer trips pass 1.5 million |url=http://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/media-releases/first-new-light-rail-vehicle-tracks-customer-trips-pass-15-million |publisher=Transport for NSW |date= |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140808165951/http://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/media-releases/first-new-light-rail-vehicle-tracks-customer-trips-pass-15-million |archivedate=8 August 2014}}</ref> All were in service by August, allowing the leased Urbos 2s to be returned to Spain.<ref name=":0" />

On 11 October 2013, the Government announced an order for six additional Urbos 3s to replace the Variotrams.<ref>{{cite web |title=Six more new light rail vehicles for Sydney |url=http://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/media-releases/six-more-new-light-rail-vehicles-sydney |publisher=Transport for NSW |accessdate=11 October 2013 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131202222948/http://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/media-releases/six-more-new-light-rail-vehicles-sydney |archivedate=2 December 2013}}</ref> All Urbos 3s from the additional order had entered service by the end of June 2015.<ref name=July2015/><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>

The Urbos 3s are approximately 33 metres long and feature two double and two single doors on each side. The seats on the first batch are generally in the transverse configuration – at 90 degrees to the sides of the vehicle.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.caf.es/en/productos-servicios/proyectos/proyecto-detalle.php?p=248 |title=Sydney Tram |publisher=CAF |accessdate=1 March 2013}}</ref> The second batch replace some of the transverse seats with longitudinal seating, providing more standing room. Digital voice announcements and internal dot-matrix displays provide information about the next stop. They have a standard capacity of 206 passengers and a crush capacity of 272.<ref>{{cite web |title=Inner West Light Rail Capacity |url=http://www.smh.com.au/cqstatic/gy49ao/InnerWestLightRailGIPA.pdf |author=Transport for NSW |publisher=The Sydney Morning Herald |accessdate=29 August 2017}}</ref> The vehicles are numbered 2112, 2114–2124.

=====Parramatta Light Rail=====
Stage 1 of the Parramatta Light Rail will be operated by a fleet of thirteen Urbos 3 vehicles. Each tram will be 45 metres long and consist of 7-modules.<ref name="transdev contract awarded" /> These vehicles will support wire-free operation using batteries, which will be utilised on the on-street sections of the line around Parramatta and Westmead.<ref>{{cite web |title=Parramatta Light Rail contracts signed |url=https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/news-and-events/media-releases/parramatta-light-rail-contracts-signed |publisher=Transport for NSW  |date=20 December 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=CAF consortium secures Parramatta Light Rail contract in New South Wales (Australia) |url=https://www.caf.net/en/sala-prensa/nota-prensa-detalle.php?e=264 |publisher=Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles |accessdate=27 December 2018 |date=20 December 2018}}</ref>

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As part of the winning consortium to build and operate the CBD and South East Light Rail, [[wikipedia:Alstom|Alstom]] will supply sixty [[wikipedia:Citadis|Citadis]] X05 trams to provide the services.<ref>{{cite press release | url=http://www.alstom.com/press-centre/2015/2/alstom-to-deliver-to-sydney-citadis-x05-the-latest-evolution-of-its-tram-range-/ | title=Alstom to deliver to Sydney Citadis X05, the latest evolution of its tram range | publisher=Alstom | date=February 2015 | accessdate=25 February 2015}}</ref> Each vehicle will consist of five-sections. The trams will be coupled together to operate in pairs of two.<ref>{{cite web |title=Sydney is first Citadis X05 tram customer |url=http://www.metro-report.com/news/metro/single-view/view/sydney-is-first-citadis-x05-tram-customer.html |work=Metro Report International |accessdate=12 June 2017 |date=25 February 2015}}</ref> Original plans for the line intended for the trams to be approximately 45 metres long and operate as single units. Wire-free operation in a section of [[wikipedia:George Street, Sydney|George Street]] between [[wikipedia:Bathurst Street, Sydney|Bathurst Street]] and [[wikipedia:Circular Quay|Circular Quay]] was to be achieved via battery storage.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/b2b/projects/CSELR_State_Infrastructure_Application_June_2013.pdf |title=CBD and South East Light Rail – State Significant Infrastructure Application Supporting Document |format=PDF |publisher=Transport for NSW |date=21 June 2013 |accessdate=12 July 2013 |author=Dean, Emma; Moore, Adam; Bunting, Kathleen (Parsons Brinckerhoff Australia) |pages=4, 23 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130927100041/http://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/b2b/projects/CSELR_State_Infrastructure_Application_June_2013.pdf |archivedate=27 September 2013 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/b2b/projects/CSELR_Industry_Briefing_9_April_2013.pdf |title=CBD and South East Light Rail – Industry Briefing Session |publisher=Transport for NSW |date=9 April 2013 |accessdate=10 April 2013 |page=11}}</ref> In December 2014, it was announced that Alstom's proprietary Aesthetic Power Solution [[wikipedia:ground-level power supply|ground-level power supply]] technology would be used in place of batteries. The length of the trams would also be reduced, but they would now operate in pairs, giving each pair a total length of approximately 67 metres.<ref>{{cite web |title=CBD and South East Light Rail – Modification Report |url=https://majorprojects.affinitylive.com/public/bd9fa8e85aeb4396512d5e710e3d8da5/20141202_01_CBD_and_South_East_light_rail_modifications_report.pdf |publisher=Transport for NSW |accessdate=3 December 2014 |pages=25, 66}}</ref>

The first unit was completed in May 2017.<ref>{{cite news |title=Alstom completes first Citadis X05 LRVs for Sydney |url=http://www.railjournal.com/index.php/australia-nz/alstom-completes-first-citadis-x05-lrvs-for-sydney.html?channel=526 |work=International Railway Journal |date=24 May 2017 |archiveurl= |archivedate=}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=First Citadis X05 tram rolled out |url=http://www.metro-report.com/news/single-view/view/first-citadis-x05-tram-rolled-out.html |work=Metro Report International |date=24 May 2017 |archiveurl= |archivedate=}}</ref> The first six were manufactured in La Rochelle, France, the remaining 54 in Barcelona, Spain.<ref>"Here & There" ''Trolley Wire'' issue 331 November 2017 page 12</ref> They will be numbered 001-060.

====New trams for Inner West Light Rail====
Four new trams are likely to be ordered for the Inner West Light Rail due to unexpectedly strong patronage growth. These will come from one of the existing models (Alstom's Citadis or CAF's Urbos), but, as of July 2019, no decision had been made on which supplier would be chosen. The vehicles are likely to be in operation no earlier than 2021. There are also suggestions the Citadis trams will be deployed on the Inner West line at some point, subject to "contract limitations" being overcome.<ref>{{cite news |last1=O'Sullivan |first1=Matt |title=Extra trams to ease crowding on Sydney's inner west line still years away |url=https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/extra-trams-to-ease-crowding-on-sydney-s-inner-west-line-still-years-away-20190620-p51zix.html |accessdate=3 July 2019 |work=The Sydney Morning Herald |date=2 July 2019}}</ref>

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=====Variotram=====
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The network's original rolling stock was the [[wikipedia:Variotram|Variotram]] which was introduced with the opening of the first section of the Inner West Light Rail in 1997. Seven German-designed vehicles were manufactured by [[wikipedia:Adtranz|Adtranz]] in Melbourne.<ref name=RT>{{Cite web |url=http://www.railway-technology.com/projects/sydney/ |title=Sydney Light Rail Construction and Extension |publisher=Railway Technology}}</ref> The Variotram design is modular and was extended for the Sydney system. The capacity of the vehicles was 217 passengers, of which 74 were seated.<ref>{{cite web |title=Technical Details and All That Stuff... |url=http://www.metrotransport.com.au/Technical/LightRailTechSheet.pdf |format=PDF |work=Metro Transport Sydney |accessdate=2 July 2013 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120215233324/http://www.metrotransport.com.au/Technical/LightRailTechSheet.pdf |archivedate=15 February 2012}}</ref> The first was damaged in an accident near <!--{{maplink|type=point|id=Q2500821|zoom=6|icon=no|text=-->Tarcutta<!--}}--> while on its delivery run and had to be returned to Melbourne for repairs.<ref>Accident to New Sydney Tram ''Trolley Wire'' issue 269 May 1997 page 23</ref> On tests up to three trams were coupled together allowing a maximum capacity of 600 passengers if required.<ref name=RT/> They were numbered 2101–2107, continuing the [[Trams in Sydney|Sydney trams]] sequence that finished at 2087 with the last [[Sydney R1-Class Tram]].

The vehicles had a floor to rail height of 30 centimetres and the bogies had no axles between the wheels and were powered with hub motors.<ref name=RT/> The design weight was reduced to compensate for the addition of climate-control air-conditioning equipment. Each was fitted with three double doors each side which had enhanced safety systems with obstacle detection interlocked with the traction system.<ref name=RT/> Seats were generally in the transverse configuration – at 90 degrees to the sides of the vehicle. In 2014, the original external [[wikipedia:destination roll|destination roll]]s were replaced with [[wikipedia:dot-matrix display|dot-matrix display]]s and digital voice announcements were installed. There were no internal displays. The last Variotram was withdrawn from service after operating overnight between Central and The Star on 27/28 May 2015.<ref>{{cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKRBzcp3Xo4 |title=Sydney Light Rail Vlog 25: Vario Trams: The End Of An Era |date=28 May 2015}}</ref>

After sustaining damage in a derailment at Glebe on 7 October 2013, Variotram number 2106 was scrapped.<ref>{{cite journal |title=Sydney's light rail extension opens |url=https://www.sydneytramwaymuseum.com.au/tramway/wp-content/uploads/bsk-pdf-manager/337_-_Trolley_Wire_-_May_2014_219.pdf |work=Trolley Wire |date=May 2014 |issue=337 |page=22 |archiveurl= |archivedate=}}</ref> The remaining six Variotrams were withdrawn during the first half of 2015. One tram, 2107, has been preserved at the [[wikipedia:Sydney Tramway Museum|Sydney Tramway Museum]].<ref>[http://www.sydneytramwaymuseum.com.au/tramfans/sydney-variotram-2107-arrives-at-loftus/ Sydney Variotram 2107 arrives at Loftus] Sydney Tramway Museum</ref> The remaining five (2101-2105) were scrapped in early 2018.<ref>Preservation & Tourist ''Railway Digest'' November 2018 page 52</ref>

=====Urbos 2=====
<!--[[File:CAF Urbos 2 rail sets on Dulwich Hill Light Rail Line.jpg|thumb|Urbos 2.]]-->
Four leased [[wikipedia:Urbos#Urbos 2|Urbos 2]] trams were introduced on the Inner West Light Rail in 2014. They entered service to coincide with the extension of the line to Dulwich Hill, supplementing the Variotrams and ensuring service frequencies on the line could be maintained. The four trams had previously operated in Spain. Three units (2108–2110) were from [[wikipedia:Vélez-Málaga Tram|Vélez-Málaga]], where they operated between 2006 and 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.railjournal.com/index.php/light-rail/sydney-to-lease-velez-malaga-lrvs.html |title=Sydney to lease Velez-Malaga LRVs |publisher=International Railway Journal |accessdate=17 May 2013}}</ref> The other tram (2111) was from [[wikipedia:MetroCentro (Seville)|Seville]]. The first Urbos 2 arrived in Sydney on 4 September 2013.<ref>{{cite news|last=Walker|first=Ian|title=Early morning tram delivery brings George St to a halt|url=http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/nsw/early-morning-tram-delivery-brings-george-st-to-a-halt/story-fni0cx12-1226710228465|accessdate=4 September 2013|newspaper=The Daily Telegraph|date=4 September 2013}}</ref> Delivery was completed in November. The trams entered service on 22 March 2014, five days before the opening of the extension to Dulwich Hill.<ref>[http://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/media-releases/inner-west-light-rail-extension-opens-next-week Inner West Light Rail Extension opens next week] Transport for NSW 21 March 2014</ref> Following the introduction of the Urbos 3 trams in July 2014, the Urbos 2s were withdrawn and returned to Spain.<ref name="urbos3intro"/> The Urbos 2s were unpopular with passengers and attracted complaints.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/b2b/publications/annual_reports/tfnsw-annual-report-2013-14.pdf |title=Transport for NSW 2013/14 Annual Report |publisher=Transport for NSW |date=4 April 2014 |format=pdf |page=45 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141205164711/http://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/b2b/publications/annual_reports/tfnsw-annual-report-2013-14.pdf |archivedate= 5 December 2014 |df= }}</ref>

The trams featured four double and two single doors on each side. The seats were unpadded and were generally built in the longitudinal seating configuration – running parallel to the sides of the vehicle's body. Digital voice announcements and internal dot-matrix displays provided information about the next stop.

===Patronage===
The following table lists patronage figures for the network during the corresponding financial year. Australia's financial years start on 1 July and end on 30 June. Major events that affected the number of journeys made or how patronage is measured are included as notes.

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| 2010-11 || 2011-12 || 2012-13 || 2013-14 || 2014-15 || 2015-16 || 2016-17 || 2017-18 || 2018-19
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! Patronage<br><span style="font-size:90%">(millions)</span>
| 2.7<br>{{efn|name=2010-11}}
| 4.0 
| 4.2 
| 3.9<br>{{efn|name=2013-14 1}}{{efn|name=2013-14 2}}
| 6.1<br>{{efn|name=2014-15}}
| 9.7 
| 10.0<br>{{efn|name=2016-17}}
| 10.3
| 9.9<br>{{efn|name=2018-19}}
|- style="font-size:85%"
! References
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| colspan="4"|<ref>{{cite web|title=Transport for NSW Annual Report 2013-14|url=http://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/b2b/publications/annual_reports/tfnsw-annual-report-2013-2014.pdf|publisher=Transport for NSW|accessdate=1 August 2016|page=395|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150529174646/http://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/b2b/publications/annual_reports/tfnsw-annual-report-2013-2014.pdf|archivedate=29 May 2015|df=dmy-all}}</ref>
<!--2014-15-->
| <ref>{{cite web|title=Transport for NSW Annual Report 2014-15|url=http://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/b2b/publications/annual_reports/tfnsw-annual-report-2014-15-volume-1.pdf|publisher=Transport for NSW|accessdate=1 August 2016|page=131}}</ref>
<!--2015-16-->
| <ref>{{cite web|title=Light Rail Patronage|url=https://public.tableau.com/profile/bureau.of.transport.statistics#!/vizhome/PTVisualisations-LightRail2_7_2Nov16/Welcome|page=Top Level Charts|publisher=Transport Performance and Analytics - Transport for NSW|accessdate=27 December 2016|date=December 2016}}</ref>
<!--2016-17-->
|<ref>{{cite web|title=Annual Report 2016-17|url=https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/system/files/media/documents/2017/tfnsw-annual-report-2016-17.pdf|page=16|publisher=Transport for NSW|accessdate=24 November 2017}}</ref>
<!--2017-18-->
|<ref>{{cite web|title=Transport for NSW Annual Report 2017-18|url=https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/system/files/media/documents/2018/TfNSW-Annual-Report-2017%E2%80%9318-Volume-1.pdf|page=17|publisher=Transport for NSW|accessdate=2 December 2018}}</ref>
<!--2018-19-->
|<!--colspan="2"|--><ref name="TfNSW Opal figures">{{cite web |title=Light Rail Patronage - Monthly Comparison |url=https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/data-and-research/passenger-travel/light-rail-patronage/light-rail-patronage-monthly-comparison |publisher=Transport for NSW |accessdate=28 August 2019}}</ref>
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{{efn|name=2010-11|Partial integration with main Sydney ticketing system in June 2011}}
{{efn|name=2013-14 1|Services suspended for much of October 2013 after double derailment}}
{{efn|name=2013-14 2|Dulwich Hill extension opened in March 2014}}
{{efn|name=2014-15|Opal introduced in December 2014}}
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{{Public transport patronage in Sydney by mode}}

===Ticketing and fares===
The light rail network uses the smartcard-based [[Opal fare system]], which was introduced to the network on 1 December 2014. Opal is also valid on bus, metro, train and ferry services but separate fares apply for these modes. Opal's light rail fares are the same as those for buses but the fares are not combined when interchanging between the two modes. This is due to change once the CBD and South East Light Rail opens; all light rail passengers interchanging with buses will only pay one fare, calculated from the start of their trip on one mode to the end of their trip on the other.<ref>{{cite web|title=Opal to go live on light rail months ahead of schedule|url=http://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/media-releases/opal-go-live-light-rail-months-ahead-schedule|publisher=Transport for NSW|date=24 November 2014}}</ref><ref>[http://www.transportnsw.info/sites/en/transport-status/news/2014/opal-rollout.page Opal rollout extends to light rail] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006071610/http://www.transportnsw.info/sites/en/transport-status/news/2014/opal-rollout.page |date= 6 October 2014 }} Transport Info NSW 25 November 2014</ref> Some light rail stops feature Opal top-up machines; these also sell Opal single trip tickets. The single trip tickets are more expensive than the standard Opal fare. They are only valid for travel on light rail and must be used on the day of purchase.<ref>{{cite web|title=Opal single trip tickets |url=https://www.opal.com.au/en/get-an-opal-card/opal-single-trip-tickets/ |website=opal.com.au |publisher=Transport for NSW |accessdate=4 July 2016 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160611142700/https://www.opal.com.au/en/get-an-opal-card/opal-single-trip-tickets/ |archivedate=11 June 2016}}</ref> The following table lists Opal fares for reusable smartcards and single trip tickets as of 24 June 2019:<ref>{{cite web|title=Opal fares|url=https://transportnsw.info/tickets-opal/opal/fares-payments|website=transportnsw.info|publisher=Transport for NSW|accessdate=24 June 2019}}</ref>
{{Opal bus/light rail fares}}
{{Clear}}

Fares are calculated using straight line distance between the origin and destination stops. No two stops on the existing line are located more than eight kilometres from each other using this method, so the 8&nbsp;km+ band doesn't apply to light rail services.

When it first opened, the Inner West Light Rail used its own paper-based ticketing system. Paper tickets were originally sold from ticket machines on stop platforms but were later issued by conductors on board. During the 2010s this system gradually merged with the broader Sydney ticketing system, culminating in the introduction of Opal and the withdrawal of all other tickets. This process was completed on 1 August 2016.<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|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160706072443/http://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/media-releases/last-paper-tickets-be-wrapped-august-1|archivedate=6 July 2016}}</ref>

==Potential extensions==
Several transport corridors have significant potential to allow for the growth of the network beyond its current route structure.

===Anzac Parade===
<!--[[File:Anzac Parade through Kingsford and Maroubra from the air.jpg|thumb|The southern section of Anzac Parade retains the wide median used by the former tram network.]]-->
The New South Wales Government's 2012 policy document entitled ''Sydney's Light Rail Future'' proposed investigating an extension of the CBD and South East Light Rail along the southern [[wikipedia:Anzac Parade, Sydney|Anzac Parade]] corridor.<ref name=TransportNSW13Dec12>{{cite web|url=http://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/b2b/publications/sydneys-light-rail-future.pdf|title=Sydney's Light Rail Future|publisher=[[Transport for NSW]]|date=13 December 2012|accessdate=17 March 2017|pages=20}}</ref>

By 2014 an initial investigation had commenced. Three potential options were examined; a 1.9 kilometre extension to [[wikipedia:Maroubra, New South Wales|Maroubra]] Junction, a 5.1 kilometre extension to [[wikipedia:Malabar, New South Wales|Malabar]] and an 8.2 kilometre extension to [[wikipedia:La Perouse, New South Wales|La Perouse]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.insw.com/media/42945/inf_j14_871_sis_report_ch02_web.pdf |title=2014 State Infrastructure Strategy Update |publisher=Infrastructure NSW |page=40 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141129153506/http://www.insw.com/media/42945/inf_j14_871_sis_report_ch02_web.pdf |archive-date=29 November 2014 |dead-url=yes}}</ref>

The government's 2018 ''Greater Sydney Services and Infrastructure Plan'' included a proposal for an extension to Maroubra Junction. The extension wouldn't be developed for at least 10 years.<ref name="2018 plan">{{cite web|title=Greater Sydney Services and Infrastructure Plan|url=https://future.transport.nsw.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/plans/Greater_Sydney_Services_Infrastructure_Plan.pdf|publisher=Transport for NSW|accessdate=19 March 2018|pages=196, 203|date=March 2018}}</ref>

===The Bays Precinct===
<!--[[File:Rail tracks at White Bay 20180918 02.jpg|thumb|upright|Rail tracks at White Bay. These are part of the same network of disused freight lines that now make up most of the Inner West Light Rail.]]-->
The [[wikipedia:Bays Precinct|Bays Precinct]] is a large waterfront area to the west of the Sydney CBD being proposed for urban renewal by the New South Wales Government. The southern part of the precinct is served by the existing Inner West Light Rail. A planning document released by the government in October 2015 suggested light rail could be extended to the northern part of the precinct, possibly utilising the [[wikipedia:Glebe Island Bridge|Glebe Island Bridge]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Saulwick|first1=Jacob|title=Return of trams to Glebe Island Bridge floated in inner harbour overhaul|url=http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/return-of-trams-to-glebe-island-bridge-floated-in-inner-harbour-overhaul-20151022-gkfq5l.html|work=The Sydney Morning Herald|date=22 October 2015}}</ref>

The government's 2018 ''Greater Sydney Services and Infrastructure Plan'' included a proposal for a new line from Leichhardt North to Pyrmont via The Bays Precinct and the Glebe Island Bridge. It would connect with the existing Inner West Light Rail at both ends. The line wouldn't be developed for at least 10 years.<ref name="2018 plan" />

===Parramatta Light Rail extensions===
The New South Wales Government's 2012 policy document entitled ''Sydney's Light Rail Future'' proposed investigating a Western Sydney light rail network.<ref name=TransportNSW13Dec12 /> This led to [[Parramatta Light Rail#Background and initial announcement|a number of corridors]] being investigated in the early planning stages of the Parramatta Light Rail project. The final corridors selected for development were announced in 2015.

In early 2017 Transport for NSW had begun an investigation into an extension of the Parramatta Light Rail from Carlingford to [[wikipedia:Epping, New South Wales|Epping]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Parramatta Light Rail – Stage 1: frequently asked questions|url=http://data.parramattalightrail.nsw.gov.au/s3fs-public/PLR%20FS_FAQs_accessible2.pdf|publisher=Transport for NSW|accessdate=17 February 2017}}</ref>

The government's 2018 ''Greater Sydney Services and Infrastructure Plan'' proposed investigating unspecified extensions to the network. The extensions wouldn't be developed for at least 10 years.<ref name="2018 plan" />

===Green Square===
In 2012 the City of Sydney Council recommended construction of a light rail link from the city to [[wikipedia:Green Square, New South Wales|Green Square]]. The line would service the commercial and residential developments being built in the area, which is expected to become Australia's most densely populated precinct. The council has spent more than $30&nbsp;million buying land for a light rail corridor.<ref>{{cite web|title=Light Rail|url=http://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/AboutSydney/ParkingAndTransport/LightRail.asp|work=City of Sydney|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121006011015/http://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/AboutSydney/ParkingAndTransport/LightRail.asp|archivedate=6 October 2012}}</ref><ref name="CoS oct 2015 release"/><ref>{{cite news |last1=O'Sullivan |first1=Matt |title='Transport mess': Passengers at one Sydney station nearly double in three years |url=https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/transport-mess-passengers-at-one-sydney-station-nearly-double-in-three-years-20181119-p50gwf.html |work=The Sydney Morning Herald |date=21 November 2018}}</ref> In July 2015, New South Wales Transport Minister Andrew Constance stated that the area was likely to be served by a light rail link in the future.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Saulwick|first1=Jacob|title=Green Square needs light rail, Transport Minister says in break from past|url=http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/green-square-needs-light-rail-transport-minister-says-in-break-from-past-20150728-gim2x8.html#ixzz3hAIs39T3|accessdate=28 July 2015|work=The Sydney Morning Herald|date=28 July 2015}}</ref> This led to a decision in October by the City of Sydney to allocate $445,000 to develop plans for a light rail line from the city to Green Square. The council estimated a link would cost $350–500&nbsp;million to build.<ref name="CoS oct 2015 release">{{cite web|title=Green Square light rail moves another step closer|url=http://www.sydneymedia.com.au/green-square-light-rail-moves-another-step-closer/|website=sydneymedia.com.au|publisher=City of Sydney|date=30 October 2015}}</ref>
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==See also==
* [[Public transport in Sydney]]
* [[Light rail in Newcastle]] - the other light rail system in New South Wales

==References==
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