Revealed: Map of Potential New Metro Stations in Western Sydney

A map obtained by the state opposition has revealed potential locations for nearly a dozen new metro stations across Western Sydney, as the government weighs up extensions to the metro and heavy rail networks.

The proposed stations are earmarked for areas including Emerton, Bidwell, Marsden Park, and Schofields in the north-west, and Maryland, Pondicherry, and Oran Park in the south-west.

Potential Rail Extensions

The map, released to the opposition as part of a parliamentary order for government documents, sheds light on potential routes for rail extensions. The Minns government has allocated $40 million to assess the feasibility of extending the Western Sydney Airport Metro north from St Marys to Tallawong, via Marsden Park and Schofields.

A joint federal and state government commitment of $100 million has also been made to evaluate southerly rail extensions, linking the new airport with Campbelltown and Leppington.

Opposition's Plans

Shadow Transport Minister Natalie Ward expressed excitement about uncovering the map, saying, "We've uncovered the document that's been sitting on [Transport Minister] John Graham's desk for months."

"I think he should be excited too and become clear about what his plan is [and] what Labor will do for Western Sydney," she added.

Opposition Leader Kellie Sloane vowed to build another metro if the Coalition is elected, stating, "I will build another metro and I will plan for future infrastructure in our city."

When asked about funding, Ward said, "We'll be very clear at the election what our commitments are."

Government's Response

Transport Minister John Graham said the government would consider the business cases and make its position clear in "future months." However, he emphasized that any announced transport plans would be affordable and not involve privatization.

"If we put a plan to the public, it will be one we can pay for, and it won't have privatisation," he said.

"I'm very unclear as to whether the opposition in its comments today is for or against privatisation."

Graham added that the government is focused on progressing construction of Sydney Metro West and the Western Sydney Airport Metro.