First driverless metro launched in Australia

Metropolis train in Sydney Metro, source: Transport for NSW
Source: Transport for NSW

The first 36-kilometre section of the metro system was inaugurated in Sydney on 26 May. More than 90 thousand passengers used the driverless trains in the first six hours. Sydney Metro is the first metro network in Australia.

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First driverless metro launched in Australia

Metropolis train in Sydney Metro, source: Transport for NSW
Source: Transport for NSW

The first 36-kilometre section of the metro system was inaugurated in Sydney on 26 May. More than 90 thousand passengers used the driverless trains in the first six hours. Sydney Metro is the first metro network in Australia.

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Author: Mykola Zasiadko

Mykola Zasiadko was editor of online trade magazines RailTech.com and RailFreight.com.

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