Parramatta light rail opens to eager commuters in Western Sydney

Parramatta's new light rail service officially opened on Friday, with commuters eager to ride the first tram. The L4 Westmead and Carlingford Line features 16 stops, connecting key locations in Western Sydney, including hospitals and universities. The NSW government confirmed the light rail's accreditation earlier this week. The project, costing over $2.875 billion, has been long anticipated. Trams will run frequently, with departures every seven minutes during peak times. Plans for stage two of the light rail, connecting Parramatta to Sydney Olympic Park, are underway. Construction is set to begin in 2025, with a new bridge over the Parramatta River included in the project.