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Parramatta Light Rail

Opening Friday 20 December


Parramatta Light Rail is the new way to go with 16 stops, and frequent services between 5am and 1am connecting Carlingford and Westmead via Parramatta CBD.

Modern, comfortable, air-conditioned vehicles include dedicated spaces for wheelchairs and storage racks for bikes. Plus, with the capacity to carry up to 400 passengers, there’s plenty of room for all.

Explore the L4 Westmead & Carlingford Line


Connecting Parramatta CBD to:​
  • Three stops in the Westmead Health Precinct (Westmead, Westmead Hospital, Childrens Hospital)
  • CommBank Stadium​
  • Parramatta Square and PHIVE​
  • Rosehill Gardens Racecourse ​
  • Three Western Sydney University campuses ​(Westmead, Parramatta City and Parramatta South)

Plan your trip

Resources

Local area map

Network map

Stop guides

Parramatta Light Rail brochure

Parramatta Light Rail is the new way to go

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Dining out at night

Light rail services run until 1am, great for late night dining in the Parramatta CBD.

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Catching the action at CommBank Stadium

If you’re heading to the game, it’s a short walk from Prince Alfred Square.

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Shopping made simple

Leave the car at home and take the new light rail to the shops.

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Visiting Westmead Health Precinct

Three stops in the Westmead Health Precinct makes getting where you need to easier.

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Getting to university

With three stops servicing Western Sydney University (Westmead, Parramatta City, Parramatta South), the light rail offers a new level of convenience.

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Travelling to Rosehill Gardens

When you’re planning a day out, the light rail is a simple way to get there.

Safety, access and comfort

  • Light Rail stops offer safe, well-lit waiting areas and have hearing loops, maps and electronic information displays indicating when the next service will arrive.
  • Light rail stops have been designed with ramp access and wheelchair waiting areas on platforms.
  • Each light rail carriage has platform level floors and double doors.  
  • There are two wheelchair spaces and four bike racks on each light rail vehicle.
  • Help Points and passenger information are on board to support you through your journey.
  • Light rail doors will open automatically. You do not need to push the button when getting on or off.

Parramatta Light Rail connections

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Train

Connect to the light rail with just a short walk from Parramatta and Westmead train stations.

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Bus

Local bus services connect to light rail stops or within close walking distance.

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Ferry

Connect to the light rail with a short walk from Parramatta Wharf

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Walking

New walking and bike riding paths, as well as signalised crossings, make accessing the light rail easy.