Parramatta Light Rail Stage 1
In late 2024, Stage 1 of the Parramatta Light Rail began delivering fast, reliable and environmentally-responsible public transport services connecting Westmead to Carlingford via the Parramatta CBD.
Council has been a consistent and strong advocate of this project. In 2013, Council invested $1m into a feasibility study investigating light rail for Western Sydney.
The two-way Stage 1 track spans 12km and 16 light rail stops with passenger services every nine minutes during peak times, and is now known as the L4 Westmead & Carlingford Line.
Thanks to the line, passengers are able to easily travel to the:
The Stage 1 service is accompanied by a 5.7km walking and riding path between Boundary Rd in Carlingford and Tramway Avenue in Parramatta.
Stage 2
Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2 will deliver 10km of new track and 14 stops connecting Stage 1 and the Parramatta CBD to Sydney Olympic Park via Camellia, Rydalmere, Ermington, Melrose Park and Wentworth Point.
Early enabling works have commenced on this project.
Find out more about Stage 2 of the project here.
Service frequency
Services on the L4 line run as frequently as 7-8 minutes during weekdays, and 10-11 minutes during weekends. Download the timetable here.
Pedestrian safety
If you’re walking near the light rail:
- Be alert – trams move quickly and quietly so you may not hear them coming.
- Watch out for trams and don’t be distracted by your phone.
- Use footpaths and pedestrian crossings.
- If you have a pram or use a wheelchair, cross in a straight line so the wheels don’t get stuck.
For more information on how to stay safe visit Parramatta Light Rail’s Safety page.
Tree planting
As part of the approval and construction of the Parramatta Light Rail project, Council worked closely with the NSW Government to plant a significant number of additional trees in public areas, to offset the loss of trees during the construction process.
More information
If you have questions about this project you can: