It’s been a rough few months for commuters along Sydney’s Bankstown line. But after closing its gates back in October 2024 , Bankstown Station is almost ready to re-open, with high-speed testing between Sydenham and Bankstown now officially underway.

For some background context – the Bankstown to Sydenham train line conversion was initially estimated to take just over 12 months, with the opening date slated for late 2025. After what Transport for NSW described as a “complex and difficult project” (with industrial action impacting the timeline ), it was confirmed that the Sydenham to Bankstown metro extension won’t be open until 2026, with the station entering “the final straight to completion” back in July . This week, Transport for NSW has announced another mi

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