CBD and South East Light Rail

{{Short description|Light rail line in Sydney, Australia}} {{Use dmy dates|date=December 2019}} {{Use Australian English|date=April 2015}} {{Infobox rail line | box_width = 300px | name = Randwick Line <br /> Kingsford Line | color = {{rcr|Sydney Light Rail}} | logo = TfNSW L2.svg | logo_width = 60px | logo2 = TfNSW L3.svg | logo_width2 = 60px | image = New trams operating in George street Sydney CBD - late December 2019 - 49281061742.jpg | image_width = 300px | image_alt = | caption = Citadis 305 at {{CBDSELR|QVB}} in December 2019 | type = | system = | locale = | start = Circular Quay | end = Juniors Kingsford, Randwick | stations = 19 | routes = 2 | daily_ridership = 46,900 (L3) <br> 42,066 (L2) (June 2024)<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/data-and-research/data-and-insights/public-transport-trips-all-modes|title=Public Transport Trips - All Modes|website=Transport for NSW|date=14 July 2024}}</ref> | ridership2 = | open = {{Start date and age|df=yes|2019|12|14}} (L2 Randwick)<br>{{Start date and age|df=yes|2020|4|3}} (L3 Kingsford) | close = | owner = Transport for NSW | operator = Transdev Sydney | character = | depot = Randwick | stock = 60 × Alstom Citadis 305 | linelength = | tracklength = {{convert|12|km|abbr=on}} | tracks = | gauge = {{track gauge|sg|allk=on}} | old_gauge = | load_gauge = | minradius = | racksystem = | routenumber = | linenumber = | electrification = {{750 V DC}} from overhead catenary or APS{{efn|Between {{CBDSELR|Town Hall}} and {{CBDSELR|Circular Quay}}}} | speed = Limit of {{convert|70|km/h|abbr=on}} | elevation = | website = | map = {{CBD and South East Light Rail RDT|inline=1}} | map_state = collapsed }}

The '''CBD and South East Light Rail''' is a pair of light rail lines running between Sydney's central business district (CBD) and the south-eastern suburbs of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Services running between Circular Quay and Randwick are branded as the '''L2 Randwick Line''', with services running between Circular Quay and Kingsford branded as the '''L3 Kingsford Line'''. Construction commenced in October 2015, with the L2 Randwick Line commencing services on 14 December 2019 and the L3 Kingsford Line on 3 April 2020.

==Background and initial announcement== [[File:George Street congestion during evening peak hour 2013.jpg|thumb|Southbound peak hour traffic congestion on George Street in 2013]] Since the light rail network's original line opened in 1997, a line through the Sydney central business district had been suggested numerous times but failed to achieve State Government support.<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|website=The Australian Treasury Website|access-date=12 December 2015|date=7 May 1998|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160406195711/http://ministers.treasury.gov.au/DisplayDocs.aspx?doc=pressreleases%2F1998%2F047.htm&pageID=003&min=phc&Year=1998&DocType=0|archive-date=6 April 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.metrolightrail.com.au/news.asp#news220506|title=Government defies logic on Light Rail issue|date=22 May 2006|access-date=1 February 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061008232344/http://www.metrolightrail.com.au/news.asp#news220506|archive-date=8 October 2006|url-status=dead}}</ref> This changed in February 2010 when the Keneally Government announced a new line from Haymarket to Circular Quay via Barangaroo.<ref>{{cite press release |last=Keneally |first=Kristina |title=Transport plan for Sydney |date= 21 February 2010 |publisher=Premier of New South Wales |access-date=25 February 2011 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20110312213829/http://www.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/uploads/common/Transport%20Overview%20Statement.pdf |archive-date = 12 March 2011 |url = http://www.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/uploads/common/Transport%20Overview%20Statement.pdf }}</ref> The final route was not decided, with the three options being to send the line north via George Street, Sussex Street or a loop using both.<ref>{{cite press release |last=Keneally|first=Kristina |title=Work underway on $500 million Sydney light rail revolution |date=14 August 2010 |publisher=Premier of New South Wales |access-date=25 February 2011 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20110217070742/http://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/releases/100814_work_underway_on_500_million_sydney_light_rail_revolution.pdf |archive-date=17 February 2011 |url = http://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/releases/100814_work_underway_on_500_million_sydney_light_rail_revolution.pdf }}</ref>

When the O'Farrell Government took office in March 2011, it committed to building a line through the CBD to Barangaroo, with a preferred route along George Street.<ref>{{cite news |url = http://southern-courier.whereilive.com.au/news/story/premier-barry-ofarrell-promises-light-rail-revolution/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120115031830/http://southern-courier.whereilive.com.au/news/story/premier-barry-ofarrell-promises-light-rail-revolution |archive-date=15 January 2012 |title = Premier Barry O'Farrell promises light rail revolution|work=The Daily Telegraph |date = 9 July 2011 |access-date=14 December 2012 |author=Clennell, Andrew }}</ref><ref name="SMHJun11">{{cite news |url = http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/light-rail-brought-on-board-multitrip-tickets-20110613-1g0jb.html |title = Light rail brought on board multi-trip tickets |work=Sydney Morning Herald |date=14 June 2011 |access-date=9 December 2011 |author=Saulwick, Jacob }}</ref><ref name="TransportMin8Dec11">{{cite press release |url=http://yoursayrandwick.com.au/document/show/262 |title=Expanding light rail – potential routes shortlisted |work=Minister for Transport |date=8 December 2011 |access-date=9 December 2011 |author=Berejiklian, Gladys |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120425152020/http://yoursayrandwick.com.au/document/show/262 |archive-date=25 April 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref> It also committed to conducting feasibility studies into the construction of lines from the City to Sydney University and the City to the University of New South Wales.<ref name="SMHJun11" /><ref>{{cite web |title =Sydney Light Rail Program |url =http://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/lightrail-program |work =Transport for NSW |access-date =30 June 2013 |archive-url =https://web.archive.org/web/20130507080151/http://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/lightrail-program |archive-date =7 May 2013 |url-status =dead |df =dmy-all }}</ref> On 8 December 2011, the government announced shortlisted potential routes for these extensions.<ref name="TransportMin8Dec11" /> In 2012, Transport for NSW (TfNSW) decided the routes to Sydney University and Barangaroo via The Rocks provided fewer customer benefits and were considered a lower priority. A route from Circular Quay to the University of New South Wales via Central station was seen as the best option.<ref>{{cite web |title=CBD and South East Light Rail |url = http://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/lightrail-program/cbd-and-south-east-light-rail |work=Transport for NSW |date = 31 May 2017 }}</ref>

On 13 December 2012, the government announced a commitment to build a $1.6 billion line from Circular Quay down George Street to Central station, then across to Moore Park and down Anzac Parade with branches to Kingsford and Randwick.<ref name="TransportNSW13Dec12">{{cite web |url = http://engage.haveyoursay.nsw.gov.au/document/show/601 |title = Sydney's Light Rail Future |publisher=Transport for NSW |date = 13 December 2012 |access-date = 14 December 2012 |pages = 9, 13, 14–17, 24 |url-status=dead |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20130410121516/http://engage.haveyoursay.nsw.gov.au/document/show/601 |archive-date = 10 April 2013 |df = dmy-all }}</ref> Construction was expected to begin in 2014 and to take five to six years.<ref name="TransportNSW13Dec12" /><ref>{{cite news |url = http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/trams-will-track-sydneys-transport-future/story-e6freuy9-1226536459334 |title = Trams will track Sydney's transport future |work = The Daily Telegraph |access-date=14 December 2012 |date = 14 December 2012 |author1 = Campion, Vikki |author2 = Wood, Alicia }}</ref>

==Design== [[File:Tram passing Sydney Town Hall in January 2020.jpg|thumb|The line transitions between its wired and wire-free sections at Town Hall]] The line services areas that were previously served by Sydney's former tram network. Some of the new route follows tram lines of the former network. The route is mostly on-street but includes an off-street section through Moore Park. The only major engineering works on the line were a new bridge over the Eastern Distributor and a tunnel under Moore Park and Anzac Parade. There will be between eight and ten new traffic light controlled intersections created along the route.{{citation needed|date=October 2019}} Changing traffic arrangements and patterns made development of an accurate base model almost impossible.<ref>{{cite presentation |url=https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/sydney-cbd-and-south-east-light-rail/64865325 |title=Sydney CBD and South East Light Rail - Operational traffic modelling - Did we get it right? |author=GTA Consultants |date=n.d. }}</ref>{{rp|18}}

Several changes to the design were announced in December 2014. The major changes involve revising platform lengths at all stops to support an increase in the length of the trams from {{Convert|45|m}} to {{Convert|67|m}}, redesigning several stops, switching technologies for the delivery of the wire-free section and the removal of a proposed stop at World Square. It was also announced that the projected cost had increased from $1.6 billion to $2.2 billion. The government claimed the increase was due to the design modifications, but a 2016 report produced by the Audit Office of New South Wales found that the increase was largely due to TfNSW underestimating the cost of the project.<ref name="dec design adjustment">{{cite web |url = http://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/media-releases/cbd-and-south-east-light-rail-improvements-deliver-better-service-customers |title = CBD and South East Light Rail improvements to deliver a better service for customers |date=2 December 2014 |publisher=Transport for NSW |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141214174608/http://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/media-releases/cbd-and-south-east-light-rail-improvements-deliver-better-service-customers |archive-date=14 December 2014}}</ref><ref>[http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/sydney-light-rail-line-costs-blow-out-to-22-billion--600-million-more-than-budgeted-20141109-11jazn.html Sydney light rail line costs blow out to $2.2 billion – $600 million more than budgeted] ''Sydney Morning Herald'' 10 November 2014/</ref><ref>{{cite web |title = Costs are higher and benefits are lower than the approved business case |url = http://www.audit.nsw.gov.au/publications/latest-reports/performance/cbd-and-south-east-light-rail-project/executive-summary/1-executive-summary |publisher = Audit Office of New South Wales |access-date = 1 December 2016 |date = 30 November 2016 |archive-date = 1 December 2016 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20161201143357/http://www.audit.nsw.gov.au/publications/latest-reports/performance/cbd-and-south-east-light-rail-project/executive-summary/1-executive-summary |url-status = dead }}</ref> In 2021, the Audit Office of New South Wales released a follow-up performance audit that found that the total cost of the project exceed $3.1 billion.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-07-02 |title=CBD South East Sydney Light Rail: follow-up performance audit {{!}} Audit Office of New South Wales |url=https://www.audit.nsw.gov.au/our-work/reports/cbd-south-east-sydney-light-rail-follow-up-performance-audit |access-date=2023-11-24 |website=www.audit.nsw.gov.au |language=en}}</ref> thumb|Much of George Street was pedestrianised as part of the project A pedestrian zone was established along approximately 40% of George Street, between Bathurst and Hunter Streets.<ref name="TransportNSW13Dec12" /><ref name="SSIA Supporting Document">{{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 |publisher=Transport for NSW |date=21 June 2013 |access-date = 12 July 2013 |page = 23 |url-status=dead | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20130927100041/http://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/b2b/projects/CSELR_State_Infrastructure_Application_June_2013.pdf |archive-date = 27 September 2013 |df = dmy-all }}</ref><ref name="modificationreport">{{cite web|title=CBD and South East Light Rail – Modifications Report|url=https://majorprojects.affinitylive.com/public/bd9fa8e85aeb4396512d5e710e3d8da5/20141202_01_CBD_and_South_East_light_rail_modifications_report.pdf|publisher=Transport for NSW|access-date=3 December 2014|pages=10–11, 17–21, 25, 46–49, 52}}</ref> The pedestrian zone is being extended southwards to Rawson Place in Haymarket {{as of|2021|3|lc=y}} (see Post-opening works).

The section between Town Hall and Circular Quay is wire-free, with trams using Alstom's proprietary APS technology to run instead.<ref>{{cite news |last=Campion|first=Vikki |title=Sydney's new light rail system will feature futuristic wire-free trams to ensure clutter-free streets |url = http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/nsw/sydney8217s-new-light-rail-system-will-feature-futuristic-wirefree-trams-to-ensure-clutterfree-streets/story-fni0cx12-1226714773633 |newspaper=Daily Telegraph }}</ref> This was originally to have been achieved by equipping the trams with batteries and providing recharging facilities at stops.

The line is designed to handle special events in the Moore Park precinct and at Randwick Racecourse. Events at Moore Park were initially planned to be served using two coupled trams {{convert|90|m|4=0}} long, with double length platforms at the Central Station and Moore Park stops.<ref name="SSIA Supporting Document" /><ref name="modificationreport" /> Following the decision to make all tram vehicles operate in coupled pairs with a total length of {{convert|67|m}}, the plans to build double length platforms at Central and Moore Park were abandoned, and platforms of all stops were built to be {{convert|67|m}} long. This made the tram-sets the longest in the world under regular operation.<ref name="longest-tram-smh">{{cite news |last1=Saulwick |first1=Jacob |title=Sydney's trams to be the world's longest |url=https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/sydneys-trams-to-be-the-worlds-longest-20141204-11ztba.html |access-date=11 May 2023 |work=Sydney Morning Herald |date=4 December 2014}}</ref>

A depot for the trams was built at the north-western corner of Randwick Racecourse, providing stabling facilities and allowing light maintenance. Heavy maintenance is conducted at the Lilyfield Maintenance Depot at the site of the former Rozelle Yard.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://sydneylightrail.transport.nsw.gov.au/news/lilyfield-maintenance-depot-construction-update|title=Lilyfield Maintenance Depot construction update|date=30 October 2018|access-date=25 November 2019|archive-date=3 December 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191203072008/https://sydneylightrail.transport.nsw.gov.au/news/lilyfield-maintenance-depot-construction-update|url-status=dead}}</ref> The maintenance depot will be accessed via the Inner West Light Rail.<ref name="SSIA Supporting Document" />

==Construction== [[File:Light rail works on George Street Sydney July 2017.jpg|thumb|Construction work on George Street in July 2017]] The line was built as a public–private partnership (PPP), with the contract covering detailed design, major construction, operation and maintenance of the line as well as the provision of rolling stock. A contract for early construction works was awarded to Laing O'Rourke in July 2014.<ref>{{cite web|title=Laing O'Rourke has been awarded the first contract to return light rail to the centre of the Sydney CBD.|url=http://www.laingorourke.com/media/news-releases/2014/returning-light-rail-to-sydney.aspx|publisher=Laing O'Rourke|date=1 July 2014|access-date=23 October 2014|archive-date=24 October 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141024032123/http://www.laingorourke.com/media/news-releases/2014/returning-light-rail-to-sydney.aspx|url-status=dead}}</ref>

In February 2014, three consortia were short-listed for the main contract – covering the construction and operation of the line:<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] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140313103856/http://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/media-releases/tender-out-deliver-and-operate-sydneys-light-rail-network# |date=13 March 2014 }}. Transport New South Wales, 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> * Connecting Sydney – Acciona Infrastructure Australia, Alstom, Capella Capital & Transdev * {{Proper name|iLinQ}} – Balfour Beatty, Bombardier Transportation, Keolis Downer, Macquarie Capital & McConnell Dowell * SydneyConnect – John Holland, Plenary Group & Serco

The {{Proper name|iLinQ}} consortium withdrew after Balfour Beatty pulled out. Balfour Beatty was reportedly concerned about cost overruns for the project and falling profitability of the company as a whole.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Saulwick|first1=Jacob|title=British heavyweights pull out of bid for Sydney city light-rail project|url=http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/sydney-traffic/british-heavyweights-pull-out-of-bid-for-sydney-city-lightrail-project-20140721-zvapx.html|access-date=22 July 2014|work=The Sydney Morning Herald|date=22 July 2014}}</ref>

On 23 October 2014, Connecting Sydney was announced as the preferred bidder. The contract was finalised in December 2014, when it was also announced that the consortium had been renamed ALTRAC Light Rail, and that the opening date had been brought forward to early 2019.<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|access-date=18 December 2014|archive-url=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|archive-date=18 December 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> The contract also included the operation and maintenance of the Inner West Light Rail from mid-2015.<ref>{{cite web|title=Huge win for customers as preferred bidder announced for CBD and South East Light Rail project|url=http://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/media-releases/huge-win-customers-preferred-bidder-announced-cbd-and-south-east-light-rail-project|publisher=Transport for NSW|date=23 October 2014|access-date=23 October 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141026172450/http://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/media-releases/huge-win-customers-preferred-bidder-announced-cbd-and-south-east-light-rail-project|archive-date=26 October 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Sydney CBD & South East light rail preferred bidder named|url=http://www.railwaygazette.com/news/single-view/view/sydney-cbd-south-east-light-rail-preferred-bidder-named.html|website=Railway Gazette|date=23 October 2014|access-date=23 October 2014|archive-date=30 October 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141030023350/http://www.railwaygazette.com/news/single-view/view/sydney-cbd-south-east-light-rail-preferred-bidder-named.html|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>[http://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/media-releases/three-international-consortia-running-build-and-operate-light-rail Three international consortia in the running to build and operate Light Rail] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140323121530/http://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/media-releases/three-international-consortia-running-build-and-operate-light-rail |date=23 March 2014 }} Transport New South Wales 14 February 2014</ref>

Major construction commenced on 23 October 2015, beginning in the section of George Street between King and Market Streets. To minimise disruption along the length of the corridor, works were staggered across 31 construction zones. The first section of track in the CBD was laid in December 2016, by which time a total of {{Convert|410|m}} of track had already been laid across the project.<ref>{{cite web |title=Cementing a new era on George Street with first light rail tracks |url=http://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/newsroom/media-releases/cementing-new-era-george-street-first-light-rail-tracks |publisher=Transport for NSW |date=19 December 2016 |access-date=19 December 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161220191941/http://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/newsroom/media-releases/cementing-new-era-george-street-first-light-rail-tracks |archive-date=20 December 2016 |url-status=dead }}</ref> This increased to around {{Convert|5|km}} of track by May 2017.<ref>{{cite web|title=Light Rail comes to the Quay|url=http://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/newsroom/media-releases/light-rail-comes-quay|publisher=Transport for NSW|date=4 May 2017|access-date=7 May 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170622134535/http://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/newsroom/media-releases/light-rail-comes-quay|archive-date=22 June 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref> By October 2017, track installation reached the halfway mark, with {{Convert|12000|m}} of track laid at 23 of the 31 zones along the alignment.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://sydneylightrail.transport.nsw.gov.au/news/track-installation-reaches-half-way-mark|title=Track installation reaches half way mark|publisher=Sydney Light Rail|date=25 October 2017|access-date=28 August 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171216074645/https://sydneylightrail.transport.nsw.gov.au/news/track-installation-reaches-half-way-mark|archive-date=16 December 2017|url-status=live}}</ref>

===Bus network changes=== The CBD and South East Light Rail required significant changes to the bus networks of the Sydney central business district and the Eastern Suburbs. Prior to construction of the light rail, Hillsbus and State Transit bus routes using George Street were permanently removed from the street. The network was further redesigned when the light rail opened in 2020. Some bus routes from the Eastern Suburbs were removed from the CBD, with many of the routes integrated with the light rail interchanges at Randwick and Kingsford. Some passengers are required to change from bus to light rail to complete their journey.

To accommodate construction of the light rail on George Street, new bus timetables were introduced on 4 October 2015. Buses were diverted from George Street on to other streets in the CBD, including Elizabeth, Castlereagh, Park, Druitt, Clarence and York Streets.<ref name="TfNSW28May15" /> Some routes had their terminus changed to such places as Railway Square, Queen Victoria Building and King Street Wharf. A small number of routes were either combined so that they run through the CBD without terminating, removed from the CBD entirely or completely discontinued.<ref>[http://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/media-releases/preparing-tomorrows-sydney-new-cbd-bus-network-ease-congestion Preparing for tomorrow's Sydney: New CBD bus network to ease congestion] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150720231220/http://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/media-releases/preparing-tomorrows-sydney-new-cbd-bus-network-ease-congestion |date=20 July 2015 }} Transport for NSW 17 October 2015</ref><ref>[http://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/media-releases/new-cross-city-bus-routes-ease-congestion-cbd New cross-city bus routes to ease congestion in the CBD] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150721001234/http://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/media-releases/new-cross-city-bus-routes-ease-congestion-cbd |date=21 July 2015 }} Transport for NSW 17 October 2015</ref><ref>[http://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/media-releases/bus-changes-outside-sydney-cbd Bus changes outside the Sydney CBD] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150720222324/http://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/media-releases/bus-changes-outside-sydney-cbd |date=20 July 2015 }} Transport for NSW 17 October 2015</ref><ref>[http://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/media-releases/new-bus-services-set-roll-barangaroo-and-walsh-bay New bus services set to roll into Barangaroo and Walsh Bay] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150720220711/http://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/media-releases/new-bus-services-set-roll-barangaroo-and-walsh-bay# |date=20 July 2015 }} Transport for NSW 17 October 2015</ref><ref>[http://www.transportnsw.info/resources/documents/brochures/cbd-bus-network-brochure.pdf A new CBD bus network] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150720230838/http://www.transportnsw.info/resources/documents/brochures/cbd-bus-network-brochure.pdf |date=20 July 2015 }} Transport for NSW</ref>

===Delays=== [[File:Wynyard light rail stop under construction April 2018.jpg|thumb|Construction work on George Street in April 2018]] Construction suffered from significant delays. Major construction of the project was due to conclude in April 2018, though finishing works were to continue for some time after.<ref name=TfNSW28May15>{{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><ref>{{cite news|last1=Saulwick|first1=Jacob|title=Bike lanes out as George Street light rail project takes off|url=http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/bike-lanes-out-as-george-street-light-rail-project-takes-off-20150528-ghbamo.html|access-date=28 May 2015|work=The Sydney Morning Herald|date=28 May 2015}}</ref>

Delays at two zones in the CBD were announced in August 2016. Originally meant to be completed before Christmas 2016, construction work at these zones was to continue for several months longer than originally anticipated.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Hawke|first1=Sarah|title=Sydney light rail construction delayed after disused underground utilities found|url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-08-09/light-rail-construction-to-cause-sydney-cbd-delays/7704766?WT.ac=localnews_sydney|work=ABC News|publisher=Australian Broadcasting Corporation|date=9 August 2016}}</ref> The zones were eventually opened around a year after the planned completion date.<ref>{{cite web|title=Christmas coming to the CBD|url=http://sydneylightrail.transport.nsw.gov.au/news/christmas-coming-cbd|website=Sydney Light Rail|publisher=Transport for NSW|access-date=13 March 2018|date=30 November 2017|archive-date=13 March 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180313155601/http://sydneylightrail.transport.nsw.gov.au/news/christmas-coming-cbd|url-status=dead}}</ref> Further delays to the project arose during 2016.<ref name="SMH 2016-12-05">{{cite news|last1=O'Sullivan|first1=Matt|title=More delays dog Sydney's $2.1 billion light rail line amid backroom squabbling|url=http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/more-delays-dog-sydneys-21-billion-light-rail-line-amid-backroom-squabbling-20161201-gt2cq8.html|work=The Sydney Morning Herald|date=5 December 2016}}</ref>

By the beginning of 2018 the whole project was significantly behind schedule. In March 2018 – one month before major works were originally due to be completed – the Transport Minister declined to put a date on when he expected construction of the line to be finished, but noted the government was "an unhappy customer" of the ALTRAC consortium.<ref>{{cite news|last1=O'Sullivan|first1=Matt|title=Credit card payments for trips expanded across ferries, light rail|url=https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/credit-card-payments-for-trips-expanded-across-ferries-light-rail-20180312-p4z3xo.html|access-date=12 March 2018|work=The Sydney Morning Herald|date=12 March 2018}}</ref>

The relationship between the New South Wales Government and Acciona Infrastructure – the construction company delivering the line – had deteriorated with a dispute arising between the parties over costs incurred from modifications to the line's design.<ref name="SMH 2016-12-05" /> Acciona commenced legal action against the government in April 2018, seeking additional payments totalling $1.2 billion.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Cockburn|first1=Paige|title=Sydney light rail contractor Acciona suing NSW Government; further delays to construction likely |url = http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-04-07/light-rail-contractor-sues-nsw-government/9629948|access-date=7 April 2018|work=ABC News|date=7 April 2018 }}</ref> Later in the month ALTRAC told the government it was working towards a completion date of March 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/sydney-s-troubled-light-rail-line-set-for-staged-opening-to-passengers-20190306-p5122t.html|title=Sydney's troubled light rail line set for staged opening to passengers|last=O'Sullivan|first=Matt|date=7 March 2019|website=The Sydney Morning Herald|language=en|access-date=10 March 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Gerathy|first1=Sarah|title=Sydney's light rail is one year behind schedule, now set for 2020 finish |url = http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-04-19/sydney-light-rail-is-one-year-behind-schedule/9674512|access-date=19 April 2018 |work=ABC News|publisher=Australian Broadcasting Corporation|date=19 April 2018 }}</ref>

In October 2018, Acciona announced further delays to the project, stating that it would not be completed until May 2020.<ref>{{Cite news |url = http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-10-04/sydney-light-rail-delayed-again-and-will-not-open-until-may-2020/10337658|title=Sydney Light Rail delayed again, completion now May 2020|date=4 October 2018|work=ABC News|access-date=5 October 2018|language=en-AU }}</ref>

In June 2019, TfNSW and ALTRAC (including Acciona) reached an agreement to resolve their commercial issues and legal claims. As part of the agreement, the PPP was extended to 2036, with the government to pay up to $576 million over the duration of an extended PPP term, and ALTRAC shareholders to invest additional equity into the project to meet costs.<ref name=ppp2036>{{cite web|url=https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/data.mysydney.nsw.gov.au/documents/030619+-+Media+Statement.pdf|title=Statement regarding CBD and South East Light Rail|publisher=NSW Government|date=3 June 2019|access-date=28 August 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190828050749/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/data.mysydney.nsw.gov.au/documents/030619+-+Media+Statement.pdf|archive-date=28 August 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> The settlement package resolved over $1.5 billion of legal claims between TfNSW and ALTRAC, and Acciona withdrew its $1.1 billion legal misrepresentation claim against the government. The agreement also included milestone and incentive payments for light rail services to commence in two stages, with target start dates of December 2019 between Randwick and Circular Quay, and March 2020 between Kingsford and Circular Quay.

===Associated works=== Separate to the light rail budget, Randwick City Council earmarked $68 million to partially mitigate the impacts of the light rail. Projects include replacing some of the car parking spaces that were lost, especially in Kingsford, works to improve traffic flow in the district and public domain works.<ref>[https://www.randwick.nsw.gov.au/about-council/news/news-items/2014/april/council-endorses-$68-million-light-rail-support-plan Council Endorses $68 Million Light Rail Support Plan] Randwick City Council 30 April 2014</ref>

The City of Sydney planned to provide $220 million towards the light rail project. This would include money for public domain works on George Street and surrounding laneways.<ref>{{cite web |title = Light rail gets the green light |url = http://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/vision/city-transformation/light-rai |publisher = City of Sydney |access-date = 21 February 2015 }}{{Dead link|date=October 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> The centrepiece of these works was to be a large arch structure known as Cloud Arch located outside the Sydney Town Hall, however it was cancelled in late 2018 after cost blowouts.<ref>{{cite web |title = Sydney's $22m Cloud Arch sculpture another victim of light rail delays |url = https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/sydney-s-22m-cloud-arch-sculpture-another-victim-of-light-rail-delays-20181206-p50kpu.html |publisher=SMH |access-date=1 August 2018}}</ref> Cloud Arch would have acted as a gateway to the pedestrian section of George Street, with trams passing underneath it.<ref>{{cite web |title = Cloud Arch |url = http://www.cityartsydney.com.au/artwork/cloud-arch/ |publisher=City of Sydney |access-date=21 February 2015 }}</ref>

===Testing=== In February 2018, testing of the line commenced on a short section of the Randwick branch along Alison Road.<ref>[http://www.metro-report.com/news/news-by-region/asia-pacific-ex-china/single-view/view/testing-begins-on-sydneys-cbd-south-east-light-rail.html Testing begins on Sydney CBD and South East LRT] ''Metro Report International'' 28 February 2018</ref> Testing along the rest of the Randwick branch and the main line to Circular Quay was achieved in August 2019,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/news-and-events/media-releases/first-daytime-light-rail-test-to-circular-quay|title=First Daytime Light Rail Test to Circular Quay|publisher=Transport for NSW|date=28 August 2019|access-date=28 August 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190828105101/https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/news-and-events/media-releases/first-daytime-light-rail-test-to-circular-quay|archive-date=28 August 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> while the Kingsford branch, which opened three months later than the rest of the line, commenced testing in October 2019.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://sydneylightrail.transport.nsw.gov.au/news/first-tram-kensington-tracks|title=First Tram on Kensington Tracks|date=14 October 2019|access-date=25 November 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191126013439/https://sydneylightrail.transport.nsw.gov.au/news/first-tram-kensington-tracks|archive-date=26 November 2019|url-status=live}}</ref>

===Criticism=== There have been criticism of the project from some parties: * Action for Public Transport, that it will not have sufficient capacity to replace the bus routes eliminated<ref>{{cite web |title=Sydney tram plan will produce peak-hour chaos |url = http://www.smh.com.au/comment/sydney-tram-plan-will-produce-peakhour-chaos-20140706-zsxvr.html |work=Sydney Morning Herald|date=7 July 2014|author=Jim Donovan|access-date=26 January 2015 }}</ref> * Save Our Suburbs, that it will disrupt vehicular traffic<ref>{{cite web |title=Choked transport arteries need underground solution |url = http://www.smh.com.au/comment/choked-transport-arteries-need-underground-solution-20141221-128rqn.html |work=Sydney Morning Herald|date=22 December 2014|author=Tony Recsei |access-date=26 January 2015 }}</ref> * Save Randwick's Trees objecting to the loss of nearly 1,000 trees including from Centennial, Moore and High Cross parks<ref>[http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/newslocal/city-east/randwick-community-presents-petition-to-save-high-cross-park-trees-from-cbd-and-south-east-light-rail/story-fngr8h22-1227129472717 Randwick community presents petition to save high cross park trees from CBD and south east light rail] ''Daily Telegraph''</ref> * Save Our Park campaigning against the loss of Centennial, Moore and adjacent park lands<ref>[http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/newslocal/city-east/battles-rage-on-in-randwick-as-residents-fight-to-save-centennial-park-and-high-cross-park/story-fngr8h22-1227221645725 Battles rage on in Randwick as residents fight to save Centennial Park and High Cross Park] ''Daily Telegraph''</ref> * Business owner Angela Vithoulkas was at the forefront of campaigns to compensate businesses impeded by construction

==Opening== thumb|Plaque at Circular Quay thumb|A terminating tram at Circular Quay The first L2 passenger service between Circular Quay and Randwick commenced just after 10:00 on 14 December 2019.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/news-and-events/media-releases/light-rail-to-open-14-december|title=Light Rail to open 14 December|publisher=Transport for NSW|date=5 December 2019|access-date=5 December 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191205042015/https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/news-and-events/media-releases/light-rail-to-open-14-december|archive-date=5 December 2019|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="Opening 14 Dec">{{cite web |last1=Raper |first1=Ashleigh |title=Sydney light rail opens and takes passengers down George Street again after 58 years |url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-12-14/sydney-light-rail-opens-after-delays-and-cost-blowouts/11766132 |website=ABC News |date=13 December 2019 |publisher=Australian Broadcasting Corporation |access-date=14 December 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://sydneylightrail.transport.nsw.gov.au/news/light-rail-opens-heart-sydney|title=Light rail opens in the heart of Sydney|date=14 December 2019|publisher=Sydney Light Rail|access-date=18 December 2019|archive-date=23 January 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200123210015/https://sydneylightrail.transport.nsw.gov.au/news/light-rail-opens-heart-sydney|url-status=dead}}</ref> The opening weekend (14 and 15 December 2019) was fare-free, and 115,000 people used the new tram service during the opening weekend. The launch of the service on 14 December was interrupted by a tram which broke down at Circular Quay around 14:30 in the afternoon, within hours of the official opening ceremony.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.news.com.au/national/breaking-news/light-rail-bungle-saps-goodwill-labor/news-story/db5e7e39471270fa36b35d3e38f30611|title=115,000 riders on light rail first weekend|date=15 December 2019|website=NewsComAu|language=en|access-date=17 December 2019}}</ref> Services were restored by 15:30.

L3 passenger services between Circular Quay and Juniors Kingsford commenced operations on 3 April 2020, opening quietly amidst the prioritisation of government aid for the ongoing coronavirus pandemic during the period.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/final-stage-of-sydney-s-cbd-light-rail-opens-20200402-p54gmb.html |title=Final stage of Sydney's CBD light rail opens |work=The Sydney Morning Herald |date=3 April 2020 }}</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20200402225521/https://transportnsw.info/news/2020/sydneys-new-light-rail-now-open-from-circular-quay-to-kingsford Sydney's new light rail is now open from Circular Quay to Kingsford] Transport for NSW 3 April 2020</ref> Prior to the opening of the L3 line, additional L2 services ran between Circular Quay and Central Chalmers Street to provide the eventual frequency of light rail services in the CBD. With the opening of the Kingsford branch, services were extended beyond Central Chalmers Street towards Juniors Kingsford as L3 services.

===Bus network changes=== The project's Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) released in 2013 proposed a redesigned bus network in the CBD and the Eastern Suburbs. Some bus routes which were diverted from George Street to other streets during the construction, were proposed to terminate at Railway Square with their passengers to join the Light Rail while others will be rerouted permanently to the streets to which they were diverted.<ref name="EISVol2128132">{{cite web|url=http://data.sydneylightrail.transport.nsw.gov.au/s3fs-public/CSELR_EIS_Volume_2.pdf|title=CSELR-Environmental-Impact-Statement Volume 2: Technical Papers 1 & 2|publisher=Transport for NSW|date=14 November 2013|access-date=2 May 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190401092645/http://data.sydneylightrail.transport.nsw.gov.au/s3fs-public/CSELR_EIS_Volume_2.pdf|archive-date=1 April 2019|url-status=live}}</ref>

In December 2021, bus services in the Eastern Suburbs were restructured. Many services were curtailed to terminate at Randwick and Kingsford.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20211207123150/https://transportnsw.info/news/2021/bus-service-changes-from-sunday-5-december Bus changes from Sunday 5 December] Transport for NSW 5 December 2021</ref>

===Post-opening works=== Following the completion of light rail, the southbound lane of George Street from Bathurst Street to Campbell Street was never reopened to traffic.<ref name=temporaryclosure/> In May 2020, City of Sydney proposed to convert the southern section of George Street (Bathurst Street to Rawson Place) to a pedestrian-only boulevard, extending the existing boulevard southwards from Bathurst Street.<ref>[https://www.nsw.gov.au/news/15-million-to-transform-our-streets-and-public-spaces-for-social-distancing $15 million to transform our streets and public spaces for social distancing] NSW Government 8 May 2020</ref> These also included the narrowing of George Street to one lane per direction south of Rawson Place. The section of Devonshire Street between Chalmers Street and Elizabeth Street, which was also never reopened to traffic, was also proposed to be converted to a pedestrian boulevard. In July 2020, the northbound lane from Ultimo Street to Bathurst Street and the southbound lane from Campbell Street to Rawson Place was temporarily closed to traffic in preparation for a conversion in the future.<ref name=temporaryclosure>[https://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/council/your-say/notice-temporary-closure-george-street-bathurst-street-rawson-place Notice of temporary closure of George Street, Bathurst Street to Rawson Place] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200901064331/https://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/council/your-say/notice-temporary-closure-george-street-bathurst-street-rawson-place |date=1 September 2020 }} City of Sydney</ref>

Community consultation was undertaken between September and October 2020.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/vision-setting/proposed-pedestrian-boulevard-george-street-sydney|title=Proposed pedestrian boulevard – George Street, Sydney & Devonshire Street, Surry Hills|website=City of Sydney|date=23 September 2020 |access-date=15 March 2021}}</ref> The proposed conversions of George Street and Devonshire Street were approved in the Council meeting in December 2020.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://meetings.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/documents/d2583/Printed%20decision%20Traffic%20Treatment%20-%20Pedestrian%20Boulevard%20-%20George%20Street%20South%20Sydney.pdf?T=5|title=Traffic Treatment - Pedestrian Boulevard - George Street South, Sydney|publisher=City of Sydney|date=14 December 2020|access-date=15 March 2021}}</ref> Works on George Street began on the east side of the light rail tracks near Bathurst Street in March 2021, and would progress south on both sides towards Railway Square, with works south of Goulburn Street to begin in late 2021<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/improving-streets-public-spaces/george-street-pedestrian-boulevard-devonshire-street-public-space|title=George Street pedestrian boulevard and Devonshire Street public space|website=City of Sydney|date=3 February 2021 |access-date=15 March 2021}}</ref> Works on Devonshire Street would begin in 2022. The section between Bathurst Street and Goulburn Street was completed in September 2021.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://news.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/articles/george-street-transformation-takes-shape|title=George Street transformation takes shape|publisher=City of Sydney|date=22 September 2021|access-date=28 September 2021|archive-date=28 September 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210928005657/https://news.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/articles/george-street-transformation-takes-shape|url-status=dead}}</ref>

Separate to the pedestrian boulevard works, the traffic lights at the intersection of Devonshire Street and Marlborough Street east of the Surry Hills stop were removed in February 2021. Right turn bans were also introduced from Devonshire Street to Crown Street in both directions. These were in response to a number of high risk safety incidents and complaints for long waiting times for pedestrians, trams, buses and motor vehicles.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rms.nsw.gov.au/projects/01documents/traffic-changes-in-surry-hills/traffic-changes-in-surry-hills-project-update-2021-02.pdf|title=Traffic changes in Surry Hills - Project update|website=Transport for NSW - Roads and Maritime|publisher=Transport for NSW|date=February 2021|access-date=15 March 2021}}{{Dead link|date=November 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}</ref>

==Operation== As a member of the ALTRAC Light Rail consortium, Transdev will operate the line until the end of the PPP, set to end at 2036.<ref name=ppp2036/><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 |access-date=5 April 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=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 |archive-date=11 April 2015 }}</ref> Services on the Randwick branch are numbered L2 and services on the Kingsford branch are numbered L3.<ref>{{cite web|title=Light Rail Network Line Diagram|url=https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/b2b/releases/cselr-network-line-diagram-and-recommended-stop-names.jpg|publisher=Transport for NSW|access-date=14 March 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170315001401/https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/b2b/releases/cselr-network-line-diagram-and-recommended-stop-names.jpg|archive-date=15 March 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref> In September 2024 John Laing Group increased its shareholding in ALTRAC from 32.5% to 95% after purchasing Aware Super's 62.5% stake.<ref>[https://www.laing.com/insights/john-laing-commits-to-increase-stake-in-australias-sydney-light-rail-to-95/ John Laing commits to increase stake in Australia's Sydney Light Rail to 95%] John Laing Group 5 September 2024</ref><ref>[https://www.afr.com/street-talk/kkr-s-john-laing-snatches-95pc-stake-in-sydney-light-rail-20240904-p5k7z7 KKR’s John Laing snatches 95pc stake in Sydney Light Rail] ''Australian Financial Review'' 5 September 2024</ref>

===Fleet=== {{main|Light rail in Sydney#Rolling stock}} [[File:Sydney Light Rail Alstom Citadis 305.jpeg|thumb|Alstom Citadis 305]] The service is operated by 60 five-section Alstom Citadis 305 trams operating in coupled pairs.<ref>[http://www.railwaygazette.com/news/single-view/view/sydney-is-first-citadis-x05-tram-customer.html Sydney is first Citadis X05 customer] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170531141339/http://www.railwaygazette.com/news/single-view/view/sydney-is-first-citadis-x05-tram-customer.html |date=31 May 2017 }} ''Railway Gazette International'' 25 February 2015</ref><ref>[http://www.tautonline.com/new-citadis-x05-heads-sydney/ New Citadis X05 heads to Sydney] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170427184436/http://www.tautonline.com/new-citadis-x05-heads-sydney/ |date=27 April 2017 }} ''Tramways & Urban Transit'' 2 March 2015</ref> The first was completed in May 2017, arriving at the Randwick depot on 28 July 2017.<ref>[http://www.railjournal.com/index.php/australia-nz/alstom-completes-first-citadis-x05-lrvs-for-sydney.html?channel=526 Alstom completes first Citadis X05 LRVs for Sydney] ''International Railway Journal'' 24 May 2017</ref><ref>[http://www.metro-report.com/news/single-view/view/first-citadis-x05-tram-rolled-out.html First Citadis X05 tram rolled out] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170826235437/http://www.metro-report.com/news/single-view/view/first-citadis-x05-tram-rolled-out.html |date=26 August 2017 }} ''Metro Report International'' 24 May 2017</ref><ref>"Worldwide Review" ''Tramways & Urban Transit'' issue 957 September 2017 page 350</ref>

===Patronage=== {{Sydney light rail patronage by line|L2=y|L3=y}} {{reflist|group=n.b.}}

==Route== The line commences outside Circular Quay station heading west on Alfred Street, before proceeding south down George Street, then east via Rawson Place and Eddy Avenue, and south via Chalmers Street to Central station. It then continues east via Devonshire Street over the Eastern Distributor and under Moore Park and Anzac Parade via a tunnel before heading south via the former bus right of way. At the intersection of Anzac Parade and Alison Road, the line splits into two branches, L3 continues down Anzac Parade to terminate outside the South Sydney Junior Rugby League Club at Kingsford, and the L2 branch goes to Randwick via Alison Road, Wansey Road and High Street.<ref name="TransportNSW13Dec12" /> <mapframe width="350" height="520" longitude="151.2253" latitude="-33.8917" zoom="13" align="center" frameless> [ { "type": "ExternalData", "service": "page", "title": "CBD and South East Light Rail.map" }, { "type": "ExternalData", "service": "page", "title": "CBD and South East Light Rail stops.map" } ] </mapframe>

==Stops== The line includes the following stops:

===Circular Quay=== {| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center; width: 450px; float:right;" |- | rowspan="6"|220x220px | |- ! Transfer |- | Circular Quay railway station<br />Circular Quay ferry wharf<br />Circular Quay bus routes |- ! Location |- | {{coord|33|51|41.74|S|151|12|35.52|E|type:railwaystation_region:AU-NSW|display=inline}} |}

The '''Circular Quay''' stop serves the locality of Circular Quay at the northern end of the Central Business District. The stop is on Alfred St between Pitt and Loftus Streets. The area has an established role as a transport interchange and is already served by buses, trains and ferries. The stop comprises one island platform and one side platform.<ref name=EISchapter5A>{{cite book |title = CBD and South East Light Rail – Environmental Impact Statement |chapter-url = https://majorprojects.affinitylive.com/public/af988042f1463435bbe7c7ce83554acb/04%20CSELR%20EIS%20-%20Chapter%205%20-%20Part%20A.pdf |chapter = Chapter 5 – Part A |work=Transport for NSW|author=Parsons Brinkerhoff|pages=5–18 to 5–57 |author-link = Parsons Brinkerhoff }}</ref> {{clear}}

===Bridge Street=== {| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center; width: 450px; float:right;" |- | rowspan="6"|220px |- ! Location |- | {{coord|33|51|50.67|S|151|12|26.79|E|type:railwaystation_region:AU-NSW|display=inline}} |}

The '''Bridge Street''' stop, known as '''Grosvenor Street''' during development,<ref name=developmentname>{{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)|website=Sydney Light Rail|publisher=Transport for NSW|date=8 August 2017|access-date=9 December 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190325052546/http://data.sydneylightrail.transport.nsw.gov.au/s3fs-public/Name%20Recommendations%20Pack%20-%20CBD%20and%20South%20East%20Light%20Rail.pdf|archive-date=25 March 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> is located on George Street, near the intersections with Bridge Street and Grosvenor Street.<ref>[https://transportnsw.info/stop?q=10101601#/ Bridge Street Light Rail Stop] Transport for NSW</ref> The design includes an island platform. The design originally included two side platforms but was switched to an island platform to retain the existing dedicated left-hand turning lane from George Street into Grosvenor Street.<ref name=modificationreport/> {{clear}}

===Wynyard=== {| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center; width: 450px; float:right;" |- | rowspan="6"|220x220px |- ! Transfer |- | Wynyard railway station<br />Wynyard Park bus routes |- ! Location |- | {{coord|33|51|58.37|S|151|12|26.15|E|type:railwaystation_region:AU-NSW|display=inline}} |}

The '''Wynyard''' stop serves the locality of Wynyard. The stop is located at the northern end of the George Street pedestrian zone, adjacent to the entrance to Wynyard railway station. The design includes two side platforms.<ref name=EISchapter5A/> {{clear}}

===QVB=== {| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center; width: 450px; float:right;" |- | rowspan="6"|220px |- ! Transfer |- | Bus |- ! Location |- | {{coord|33|52|16.68|S|151|12|25.11|E|type:railwaystation_region:AU-NSW|display=inline}} |}

The '''QVB''' stop, known as '''Queen Victoria Building''' during development,<ref name=developmentname/> is located on George Street south of Market Street and adjacent to the Queen Victoria Building (often abbreviated QVB), a shopping centre from which the stop takes its name. The design includes two side platforms.<ref name=EISchapter5A/> {{clear}}

===Town Hall=== {| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center; width: 450px; float:right;" |- | rowspan="6"|219x219px |- ! Transfer |- | Town Hall railway station, Bus |- ! Location |- | {{coord|33|52|26.28|S|151|12|24.74|E|type:railwaystation_region:AU-NSW|display=inline}} |}

The '''Town Hall''' stop is located at the southern end of the George Street pedestrian zone, adjacent to St Andrew's Cathedral. It is named after Town Hall railway station and the Sydney Town Hall.<ref name=developmentname/> The stop consists of two side platforms.<ref name=EISchapter5A/> {{clear}}

===Chinatown=== {| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center; width: 450px; float:right;" |- | rowspan="6"|220x220px |- ! Transfer |- | L1 Dulwich Hill Line at Capitol Square stop |- ! Location |- | {{coord|33|52|43.49|S|151|12|20.01|E|type:railwaystation_region:AU-NSW|display=inline}} |}

The '''Chinatown''' stop is located on George Street, north of Campbell Street.<ref>[https://transportnsw.info/stop?q=10101605#/ Chinatown Light Rail Stop] Transport for NSW</ref> It is named after Sydney's Chinatown precinct. The Capitol Square stop on the Inner West Light Rail is nearby. The design was to include two side platforms, but was changed to an island platform in the project's Submissions Report. The location was also moved {{Convert|15|m}} north.<ref name="sub rep">{{cite web|title=CBD and South East Light Rail – Submissions Report, incorporating Preferred Infrastructure Report – Vol.1 Part A|url=https://majorprojects.affinitylive.com/public/a09c6493c9ae47720ca17be3fcaf1556/Submissions%20Report%20incorporating%20Preferred%20Infrastructure%20Report_Volume%201_Part%20A.pdf|publisher=Transport for NSW|access-date=12 March 2014|pages=xxi – xxiii|date=March 2014}}</ref> {{clear}}

===Haymarket=== {| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center; width: 450px; float:right;" |- | rowspan="6"|220x220px |- ! Transfer |- | Bus routes 438X, 440 & 461X (westbound only on the adjacent platform) |- ! Location |- | {{coord|33|52|53.51|S|151|12|20.18|E|type:railwaystation_region:AU-NSW|display=inline}} |}

The '''Haymarket''' stop, known as '''Rawson Place''' during development,<ref name=developmentname/> serves as an interchange for buses heading towards the west via Broadway.<ref>[https://transportnsw.info/stop?q=10101606#/ Haymarket Light Rail Stop] Transport for NSW</ref> The design includes two side platforms for trams and an adjacent platform for buses, which allows bus – tram cross-platform transfers.<ref name=EISchapter5B>{{cite book |title = CBD and South East Light Rail – Environmental Impact Statement |chapter-url=https://majorprojects.affinitylive.com/public/5aeaea32c2a00a225f28390783360009/05%20CSELR%20EIS%20-%20Chapter%205%20-%20Part%20B.pdf |chapter = Chapter 5 – Part B |work=Transport for NSW|author=Parsons Brinkerhoff |author-link=Parsons Brinkerhoff }}</ref> {{clear}}

===Central Chalmers Street=== {| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center; width: 450px; float:right;" |- | rowspan="6"|alt=|219x219px |- ! Transfer |- | Central railway station, Bus |- ! Location |- | {{coord|33|53|5.31|S|151|12|25.94|E|type:railwaystation_region:AU-NSW|display=inline}} |}

The '''Central Chalmers Street''' stop is located on Chalmers Street, serving the eastern side of the Central railway station precinct.<ref>[https://transportnsw.info/stop?q=10101100#/ Central Chalmers Street Light Rail Stop] Transport for NSW</ref> The stop was originally known as '''Central''' during development, but was renamed to distinguish it from the existing Central stop on the Inner West Light Rail at the station's Grand Concourse.<ref name=developmentname/> <br /> {{maplink |from = Central station, Sydney.map |text = Map of Central station |zoom = 17 }} {{clear}}

===Surry Hills=== {| class=wikitable style="text-align: center; width: 450px; float:right" |- | rowspan="6"|220px |- ! Transfer |- | Bus |- ! Location |- | {{coord|33|53|17.32|S|151|12|43.09|E|type:railwaystation_region:AU-NSW|display=inline}} |}

The '''Surry Hills''' stop is located on Devonshire Street, adjacent to Ward Park in Surry Hills.<ref>[https://transportnsw.info/stop?q=10101607#/ Surry Hills Light Rail Stop] Transport for NSW</ref> The design originally featured an island platform but was changed to side platforms in the project's Submissions Report.<ref name="sub rep"/> Groundwork for a second Surry Hills stop at Wimbo Park for a potential future station if required will be completed in the initial construction phase.{{citation needed|date=December 2019}} {{clear}}

===Moore Park=== {| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center; width: 450px; float:right;" |- | rowspan="6"|220x220px |- ! Location |- | {{coord|33|53|36.07|S|151|13|18.2|E|type:railwaystation_region:AU-NSW|display=inline}} |}

The '''Moore Park''' stop serves the Moore Park precinct,<ref>[https://transportnsw.info/stop?q=10101608#/ Moore Park Light Rail Stop] Transport for NSW</ref> including Sydney Boys High School, Sydney Girls High School and The Entertainment Quarter. The stop is also designed to handle major events at the Sydney Football Stadium and Sydney Cricket Ground, with access to the platform via a footbridge. As well as this, at-grade access to the stop is provided for regular use and for disabled passengers during major events.<ref name=modificationreport/> {{clear}}

===Royal Randwick=== {| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center; width: 450px; float:right;" |- | rowspan="6"|220x220px ! Branch |- | L2 |- !Transfer |- |Bus |- !Location |- |{{coord|-33.905717|151.229976|type:railwaystation_region:AU-NSW|display=inline}} |}

The '''Royal Randwick''' stop, known as '''Alison Road''' and then '''Royal Randwick Racecourse''' during development,<ref name=developmentname/> is located on existing park land adjacent to Centennial Park on Alison Road, opposite the racecourse.<ref>[https://transportnsw.info/stop?q=10101609#/ Royal Randwick Light Rail Stop] Transport for NSW</ref> This required the construction of a new retaining wall approximately {{Convert|200|m|4=0}} long and {{Convert|3|m|ftin|0}} high together with increasing the height of an existing {{Convert|1100|m|4=0|adj=on}} long levee by up to {{Convert|300|mm}} and the removal of approximately 50 established trees.<ref name=modificationreport/><ref>{{cite news |last1=Aubusson |first1 = Laura |title = Battles rage on in Randwick as residents fight to save Centennial Park and High Cross Park |url = http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/newslocal/city-east/battles-rage-on-in-randwick-as-residents-fight-to-save-centennial-park-and-high-cross-park/story-fngr8h22-1227221645725 |access-date=21 February 2015 |work=dailytelegraph.com.au|date=16 February 2015 }}</ref>

The design features an island platform. The proposed location was switched from the south side to the north side of Alison Road in December 2014. This is intended to reduce impacts on the racecourse, improve bus access during major events and provide better access to the nearby Centennial Park and Randwick TAFE.<ref name="dec design adjustment" /> This change includes the removal of right turn access from Alison Road into Darley Road. {{clear}}

===Wansey Road=== {| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center; width: 450px; float:right;" |- | rowspan="6"|220px ! Branch |- | L2 |- !Location |- |{{coord|33|54|41.62|S|151|14|8.08|E|type:railwaystation_region:AU-NSW|display=inline}} |} The '''Wansey Road''' stop is located on Alison Road, adjacent to the intersection with Wansey Road.<ref>[https://transportnsw.info/stop?q=10101610#/ Wansey Road Light Rail Stop] Transport for NSW</ref> The design features an island platform and was originally to be located on Wansey Road itself, but was moved to Alison Road in the project's Submissions Report.<ref name="sub rep" /> The stop was originally proposed to be named '''Wansey Stables'''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/newsroom-and-events/media-releases/new-light-rail-stop-names-progress-to-next-stage|title=New Light Rail stop names progress to the next stage|publisher=Transport for NSW|date=18 July 2017|access-date=9 December 2019}}</ref> {{clear}}

===UNSW High Street=== {| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center; width: 450px; float:right;" |- | rowspan="6"|alt=|220x220px ! Branch |- | L2 |- !Location |- |{{coord|33|54|57.32|S|151|14|4.91|E|type:railwaystation_region:AU-NSW|display=inline}} |}

The '''UNSW High Street''' stop serves the upper campus of the University of New South Wales.<ref>[https://transportnsw.info/stop?q=10101611#/ UNSW High Street Light Rail Stop] Transport for NSW</ref> It was to have been located at the southern end of Wansey Road, adjacent to High Street, but was moved onto High Street itself as part of the project's Submissions Report.<ref name="sub rep"/> As part of the changes to the Randwick stop, the design was changed from an island platform to two side platforms.<ref name=6042mod4>{{cite web|title=CBD & South East Light Rail Project State Significant Infrastructure Approval Modification Report – SSI – 6042 MOD 4 Stop changes – High Street, Randwick|url=https://majorprojects.affinitylive.com/public/4e786c069206ee4a58cfc35d06735a0f/01_CSELR_Modification%204%20-%20Main%20Report.pdf|publisher=Transport for NSW|access-date=7 December 2015|page=11,12,23|date=24 November 2015}}</ref> {{clear}}

===Randwick=== {| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center; width: 450px; float:right;" |- | rowspan="6"|220px ! Branch |- | L2 |- !Transfer |- |Bus |- !Location |- |{{coord|-33.917170|151.240978|type:railwaystation_region:AU-NSW|display=inline}} |}

The '''Randwick''' stop is located at the eastern end of High Street in Randwick.<ref>[https://transportnsw.info/stop?q=10101612#/ Randwick Light Rail Stop] Transport for NSW</ref> The stop was originally proposed to be named ''Randwick Junction''.<ref name=developmentname/> The design features an island platform.{{clear}}

===ES Marks=== {| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center; width: 450px; float:right;" |- | rowspan="6"|220px ! Branch |- | L3 |- !Location |- |{{coord|33|54|21.15|S|151|13|26.09|E|type:railwaystation_region:AU-NSW|display=inline}} |} The '''ES Marks''' stop, known as '''Carlton Street''' during development,<ref name=developmentname/> is located on Anzac Parade south of the intersection with Carlton Street.<ref>[https://transportnsw.info/stop?q=10101613#/ ES Marks Light Rail Stop] Transport for NSW</ref> The stop will serve a residential area. It is named after the nearby ES Marks Athletics Field. The design features an island platform.<ref name=EISchapter5B/> {{clear}}

===Kensington=== {| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center; width: 450px; float:right;" |- | rowspan="6"|220px ! Branch |- | L3 |- !Location |- |{{coord|33|54|34.96|S|151|13|23.97|E|type:railwaystation_region:AU-NSW|display=inline}} |}

The '''Kensington''' stop, known as '''Todman Avenue''' during development,<ref name=developmentname/> is located on Anzac Parade north of the intersection with Todman Avenue.<ref>[https://transportnsw.info/stop?q=10101614#/ Kensington Light Rail Stop] Transport for NSW</ref> The stop serves a residential area and a shopping strip on Anzac Parade in the suburb of Kensington. The design features an island platform.<ref name=EISchapter5B/> {{clear}}

===UNSW Anzac Parade=== {| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center; width: 450px; float:right;" |- | rowspan="6"|219x219px ! Branch |- | L3 |- !Transfer |- |Bus |- !Location |- |{{coord|33|55|0.59|S|151|13|34.19|E|type:railwaystation_region:AU-NSW|display=inline}} |}

The '''UNSW Anzac Parade''' stop serves the lower campus of the University of New South Wales and the National Institute of Dramatic Art.<ref>[https://transportnsw.info/stop?q=10101615#/ UNSW Anzac Parade Light Rail Stop] Transport for NSW</ref> The design includes an island platform in the centre of Anzac Parade, north of the University Mall.

The stop was to be located on the eastern side of Anzac Parade and include one island platform and one side platform – though only two tracks. In the project's Submissions Report, the side platform was removed and the stop was moved to the centre of Anzac Parade.<ref name="sub rep" /><ref name=EISchapter5B/> {{clear}}

===Kingsford=== {| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center; width: 450px; float:right;" |- | rowspan="6"|220x220px ! Branch |- | L3 |- !Location |- |{{coord|33|55|17.82|S|151|13|36.62|E|type:railwaystation_region:AU-NSW|display=inline}} |}

The '''Kingsford''' stop, known as '''Strachan Street''' during development,<ref name=developmentname/> is located on Anzac Parade to the south of the intersection of Strachan Street and Middle Street in Kingsford.<ref>[https://transportnsw.info/stop?q=10101616#/ Kingsford Light Rail Stop] Transport for NSW</ref> The stop serves a residential area and a shopping strip on Anzac Parade. The design features an island platform.<ref name=EISchapter5B/> {{clear}}

===Juniors Kingsford=== {| class=wikitable style="text-align: center; width: 450px; float:right" |- | rowspan="6"|220px ! Branch |- | L3 |- !Transfer |- |Bus |- !Location |- |{{coord|33|55|30.51|S|151|13|45.27|E|type:railwaystation_region:AU-NSW|display=inline}} |}

The '''Juniors Kingsford''' stop is located on the southern side of the Nine Ways intersection in Kingsford.<ref>[https://transportnsw.info/stop?q=10101617#/ Juniors Kingsford Light Rail Stop] Transport for NSW</ref> The design features two island platforms with the light rail using the two outer platforms and buses using the two inner platforms, providing cross-platform transfers. Terminating facilities for trams are located south of the stop.<ref name=EISchapter5B/> The station was initially referred to as '''Nine Ways''', after the major Nine Ways road intersection located immediately to the north of the station. It was subsequently known as '''Kingsford''' during development.<ref name="developmentname"/><ref>{{cite web |date=13 August 2018 |title=Juniors Kingsford stop name proposal City and South East Light Rail (CSELR) |url=http://data.sydneylightrail.transport.nsw.gov.au/s3fs-public/CSELR_JuniorsKingsford_20180726.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191209051805/http://data.sydneylightrail.transport.nsw.gov.au/s3fs-public/CSELR_JuniorsKingsford_20180726.pdf |archive-date=9 December 2019 |access-date=9 December 2019 |website=Sydney Light Rail |publisher=Transport for NSW}}</ref> In August 2018, Transport for NSW submitted a proposal to the Geographical Names Board for the stop to be renamed from Nine Ways to Juniors Kingsford—after the involvement of shock-jock Ray Hadley<ref name=":0" />— which was approved in January 2019, despite local opposition to the commercialisation of the stop name,<ref>{{Cite web |year=2018 |title=Naming proposal Juniors Kingsford Light Rail Stop |url=http://www.gnb.nsw.gov.au/place_naming/current_proposals/naming_proposal?id=149370 |access-date=15 August 2020 |website=Geographical Names Board}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite news |last=Barwell |first=David |date=22 January 2018 |title=Mixed opinions on Kingsford's light rail name |url=https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/newslocal/southern-courier/transport-bosses-to-name-sydney-light-rail-stop-juniors-kingsford/news-story/ee13c8da541cc282f7a92fae2092c113 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230918000253/https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/newslocal/southern-courier/transport-bosses-to-name-sydney-light-rail-stop-juniors-kingsford/news-story/ee13c8da541cc282f7a92fae2092c113 |archive-date=2023-09-18 |access-date=2025-01-19 |work=Daily Telegraph |language=en-GB |url-status=live }}</ref>

The first passenger service on the line in April 2020 departed from the Juniors Kingsford at 5:00am. Due to the prioritisation of government aid for the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the line was opened quietly.<ref>{{cite news |last=Rabe |first=Tom |date=3 April 2020 |title=Final stage of Sydney's CBD light rail opens |url=https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/final-stage-of-sydney-s-cbd-light-rail-opens-20200402-p54gmb.html |work=The Sydney Morning Herald}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=3 April 2020 |title=Sydney's new light rail is now open from Circular Quay to Kingsford |url=https://transportnsw.info/news/2020/sydneys-new-light-rail-now-open-from-circular-quay-to-kingsford |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200402225521/https://transportnsw.info/news/2020/sydneys-new-light-rail-now-open-from-circular-quay-to-kingsford |archive-date=2 April 2020 |access-date= |website=Transport for NSW}}</ref> Due to the location of Juniors Kingsford station immediately south of Nine Ways, and the light rail line running straight through the intersection, the historic roundabout was replaced with a signalised intersection in 2017.<ref>Seiler, M. (20 June 2017) [https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/newslocal/southern-courier/drivers-faced-with-major-changes-as-iconic-roundabout-replaced-with-traffic-lights-for-sydney-light-rail/news-story/23b0ab91572d83bc718522b6bafe0989 Drivers faced with major changes as ‘iconic’ roundabout replaced with traffic lights for Sydney light rail]. ''The Daily Telegraph''. Retrieved 22 August 2025</ref>

Under the ''Kensington and Kingsford Town Centres Planning Proposal'' (K2K) published by the Randwick City Council,<ref>[https://www.yoursay.randwick.nsw.gov.au/k2k Kensington and Kingsford Town Centres Planning Proposal], ''yoursay.randwick.nsw.gov.au''. Randwick City Council. Retrieved 22 August 2025</ref> the light rail station is planned to form the centre of a new civic plaza named the Kingsford Junction Precinct. The precinct would act as an extension of the Kingsford town centre, and is planned to be focused around Juniors Kingsford station to ensure the precinct is "highly accessible, well connected and activated".<ref name=k2k>{{cite web |date=December 2019 |title=Planning Strategy Kensington and Kingsford Town Centres |url=https://www.randwick.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0010/278983/Planning-Strategy-Kensington-and-Kingsford-Town-Centres.pdf |access-date=22 August 2025 |website=Randwick City Council |pages=141–145}}</ref> It is planned to develop the area with residential, commercial and civic structures clustered around the light rail station so as to "[make] greater use of the public transport network". The plan also advocates the inclusion of a metro railway station to be located adjacent to the light rail station, as part of proposed Sydney Metro extensions to Maroubra.<ref name=k2k/> {{clear}}

==Incidents and accidents== * On 5 September 2022, a tram derailed near Haymarket stop and Central station after a firetruck collided with it while on its way to an emergency response, resulting in two injuries.<ref name="aap-5sep22">{{cite news |title=Fire truck collides with light rail tram in Sydney CBD, hospitalising two passengers |url=https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2022/sep/05/fire-truck-collides-with-light-rail-tram-in-sydney-cbd-hospitalising-two-passengers |access-date=11 May 2023 |work=Australian Associated Press |publisher=Guardian |date=5 September 2022}}</ref> * On 11 May 2023, a 16-year old girl was killed after she was caught by and became trapped under the tram carriage near Chinatown stop after she attempted to climb over the couplers that connect the two semi-permanently coupled trams, which was the usual configuration to operate services on the L2 and L3.<ref name="abcnews-11may23">{{cite news |title=Teenage girl dies after becoming trapped under light rail tram in Sydney CBD |url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-05-11/teenage-girl-dies-trapped-under-sydney-light-rail-tram/102330522 |access-date=11 May 2023 |work=ABC News (Australia) |date=10 May 2023}}</ref><ref name="guardian-11may23">{{cite news |last1=May |first1=Natasha |title=Teenager dies after being trapped under tram in Sydney |url=https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/may/11/teenager-dies-after-being-trapped-under-tram-in-sydney |access-date=11 May 2023 |work=Guardian |date=11 May 2023}}</ref><ref name="skynews-11may23">{{cite news |last1=Sharma |first1=Yashee |title=Girl, 16, dragged 100m after being stuck under light rail in Sydney's CBD, as screaming friend watched on |url=https://www.skynews.com.au/australia-news/crime/girl-16-dragged-100m-after-being-stuck-under-light-rail-in-sydneys-cbd-as-screaming-friend-watched-on/news-story/49096f28e3f928da1cd52cadab980ffd |access-date=11 May 2023 |work=Sky News Australia |date=11 May 2023}}</ref> * On 5 June 2025, a man was killed after being hit by a light rail vehicle in Surry Hills. Initial police inquiries indicated that the male attempted to climb over the couplers between two carriages.<ref>{{Cite news |date=5 June 2025 |title=Man killed after trying to cross Sydney light rail track between two carriages |url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-06-05/nsw-light-rail-sydney-surry-hills-man-dies/105381140 |last=Rose |first=Anton |access-date=5 June 2025 |work=ABC News |language=en-AU}}</ref>

==Potential extension== In 2014, TfNSW investigated an extension to the Kingsford branch along the southern Anzac Parade corridor. Three potential options were examined; a {{Convert|1.9|km|4=|adj=on}} extension to Maroubra Junction, a {{Convert|5.1|km|4=|adj=on}} extension to Malabar and an {{Convert|8.2|km|4=|adj=on}} extension to La Perouse.<ref>{{cite web|title=2014 State Infrastructure Strategy Update|url=http://www.insw.com/media/42945/inf_j14_871_sis_report_ch02_web.pdf|publisher=Infrastructure NSW|page=40|access-date=2014-11-25|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170329131938/http://www.insw.com/media/42945/inf_j14_871_sis_report_ch02_web.pdf|archive-date=2017-03-29|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.railpage.com.au/news/s/plans-for-sydney-to-la-perouse-light-rail-steam-ahead|title=Plans for Sydney to La Perouse light rail steam ahead|work=Daily Telegraph|date=2016-03-28|access-date=2021-03-08|archive-date=18 September 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230918011801/http://www.railpage.com.au/news/s/plans-for-sydney-to-la-perouse-light-rail-steam-ahead|url-status=dead}}</ref> An extension to Maroubra Junction had the support of Randwick City Council.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://yoursayrandwick.com.au/lightrail?tool=news_feed#tool_tab|title=Light Rail to Randwick|website=Randwick City Council|date=2014-04-17|access-date=20 April 2014|archive-date=21 April 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140421064239/http://yoursayrandwick.com.au/lightrail?tool=news_feed#tool_tab|url-status=dead}}</ref>

==Notes== {{Notelist}}

==References== {{Reflist}}

==External links== {{Commons category|CBD and South East Light Rail}} *[http://www.sydneylightrail.transport.nsw.gov.au/ Sydney Light Rail] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200703144912/http://www.sydneylightrail.transport.nsw.gov.au/ |date=3 July 2020 }} *[https://altraclightrail.com.au/ Construction consortium website] *[https://web.archive.org/web/20131110235830/http://yoursayrandwick.com.au/document/show/263 Map of shortlisted routes for a new line] *[http://data.sydneylightrail.transport.nsw.gov.au/s3fs-public/CSELR%20EIS%20Volume%20A-C_reduced.pdf?iOipvIxO8VqE361CdHcXkb9RizJSdqim Environmental Impact Statement Volumes 1A & 1B – November 2013] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191210041158/http://data.sydneylightrail.transport.nsw.gov.au/s3fs-public/CSELR%20EIS%20Volume%20A-C_reduced.pdf?iOipvIxO8VqE361CdHcXkb9RizJSdqim |date=10 December 2019 }} *[http://data.sydneylightrail.transport.nsw.gov.au/s3fs-public/CSELR_EIS_Volume_2.pdf Environmental Impact Statement Volume 2 – November 2013] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190401092645/http://data.sydneylightrail.transport.nsw.gov.au/s3fs-public/CSELR_EIS_Volume_2.pdf |date=1 April 2019 }} *[https://majorprojects.affinitylive.com/public/a09c6493c9ae47720ca17be3fcaf1556/Submissions%20Report%20incorporating%20Preferred%20Infrastructure%20Report_Volume%201_Part%20A.pdf Submissions Report Volume 1 – March 2014] *[https://majorprojects.affinitylive.com/public/bd9fa8e85aeb4396512d5e710e3d8da5/20141202_01_CBD_and_South_East_light_rail_modifications_report.pdf Modifications Report – December 2014] *[https://majorprojects.affinitylive.com/public/4b73dc9ca316eeaf52e400838d632db4/CBD%20and%20South%20East%20Light%20Rail_%20Submissions%20Report%20to%20Project%20Modification%20January%202015-%20Web%20Version.pdf Submissions Report to Project Modification SSI-6042 – January 2015]

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