The transformation of the ten historic stations along the 130‑year‑old line between Sydenham and Bankstown is now complete, as the Southwest Metro gets closer to welcoming passengers.
Whilst preserving the heritage of these stations, Sydney Metro has prepared them for the safe and efficient operation of the high-speed, driverless, turn-up-and-go metro service.
This includes the installation of 360 automated platform screen doors, while the curved station platforms have required the installation of more than 1,300 gap fillers to fill the spaces between the trains and the platform.
In addition to the technical requirements for metro operation, the stations have undergone major upgrades including refurbished station buildings, platform resurfacing, upgraded toilets, 790 CCTV cameras, over 2,000 new wayfinding signs and 145 passenger information displays.
Upgrades have been carefully tailored to reflect its local community identity, with heritage features like the platform chimneys at Canterbury Station, retained and restored.
The precincts around the stations have been improved with new shared paths, landscaping and public plazas now open next to Campsie Station, Bankstown, Dulwich Hill and Punchbowl. These plazas will create more welcoming spaces that provide safer pedestrian pathways, modern landscaping and seating areas.
The stations have improved accessibility with lifts installed at Wiley Park, Dulwich Hill, Hurlstone Park, Punchbowl and Canterbury stations, meaning all Southwest stations are lift accessible.
Connectivity has also been improved with new drop-off zones at Sydenham, Dulwich Hill, Hurlstone Park, Canterbury, Campsie, Belmore, Lakemba, Wiley Park and Punchbowl stations; along with 379 bicycle parking spaces across the corridor.
Today, over 1,000 community members are expected to be among the first to step inside the completed Campsie Metro Station, getting the first look at the new open-air plaza and public artwork inspired by local children from the Campsie community.
The community open day comes as the project moves into its final operational readiness phase, with trains commencing full line through journeys during the day from Tuesday, with passengers required to exit services at Sydenham before trains continue to Bankstown.
The rigorous testing and commissioning program for Southwest Metro has been underway since the first metro train moved onto the converted line in April 2025, with more than 6,150 of the required 9,000 hours of testing now complete and approximately 24,750 of the required 30,000 kilometres completed.
When the line opens, passengers will benefit from faster, more reliable and more frequent services, including:
- Marrickville to Gadigal: 12 minutes - saving 12 minutes
- Bankstown to Central: 28 minutes - saving six minutes
- Campsie to Macquarie University: 44 minutes - saving 17 minutes
- Lakemba to Victoria Cross: 37 minutes - saving 24 minutes
For more information, please visit www.sydneymetro.info
Minister for Transport John Graham said:
"I want to thank these communities for their patience. The site of their local station, fully refurbished and ready for service gives a tangible sense of what's to come.
"These 19th century stations have transformed to meet the standards of the 21st century public transport.
"Each station will become the heart of each of these communities and their rapid connection to the city's public transport network.
"These station upgrades are the culmination of years of hard work, investment and patience from their communities. Along with every person living in this corridor, I can't wait to see these stations in full swing."
Member for Canterbury Sophie Cotsis said:
"The completion of all stations means we are one step closer to this life changing infrastructure, that will deliver better connections to jobs, educational facilities, recreation and essential services across Sydney more quickly and reliably than ever before.
"Our community deserves world-class transport, and that's exactly what these upgrades will deliver. Residents will benefit from safer, more accessible stations, while the new public spaces and artwork create places people can enjoy and feel proud of.
"I'm especially proud that Campsie Metro Station features public artwork inspired by local children. It means this station doesn't just connect people to where they need to go, it also reflects the creativity, diversity and identity of the community it serves."
Member for Summer Hill Jo Haylen said:
"Reaching completion at all ten stations is a major achievement and brings the benefits of Metro Southwest another step closer for local communities.
"These stations have been transformed from end to end, delivering modern infrastructure, improved public spaces and better connections, while preserving the character and history that make each station unique."
Member for Strathfield Jason Yat-sen Li said:
"Residents on the Belfield, Campsie and Croydon Park side of our electorate will feel the benefit of this upgrade in their daily commute.
"Faster, more frequent trains mean real time back for local families, whether they're off to work, university or just exploring more of what southwest Sydney has to offer."
Member for Bankstown Jihad Dibb said:
"People across the Bankstown area have watched this project take shape station by station, and now we're getting very close to being able to hop on the metro. It's an exciting and game-changing moment for our community.
"The metro will give local families, workers and students a faster way to connect with the rest of Sydney. It's another big investment in the future of our community."
