Freight activity in Greater Sydney will double by 2036
Freight is the backbone of NSW, ensuring you get what you need when you need it. From that pair of jeans you bought online, to your daily cup of coffee – it is all made possible through the NSW freight network. The freight industry in our state is worth $66 billion to our economy every year and provides an essential service to communities and businesses across NSW.
The Western Sydney Freight Line (Stage 1) will more equally distribute freight across Sydney’s Greater West with the aim of reducing congestion on local roads and creating a safer journey for commuters. This dedicated freight rail line will run from the confirmed section of the Outer Sydney Orbital (Stage 1) near Luddenham to the M7 Motorway. This new freight line will allow the transport of goods by rail across Western Sydney, linking growing industrial areas and distribution centres.
Stage 2 of the Western Sydney Freight Line is currently under investigation and will be identified to provide a link to the Southern Sydney Freight Line and Port Botany.
Key benefits
A future freight rail line will:
- Provide for a freight rail connection between Outer Sydney Orbital (Stage 1) near Luddenham to the M7 Motorway. Ultimately, this will connect to the Southern Sydney Freight Line and Port Botany via the Wetherill Park industrial area.
- Support the movement of container and bulk freight by rail across Greater Sydney.
- Provide for freight rail connections to serve employment lands and future industries across the Western Sydney Airport Growth Area.
Will the final corridor affect me?
Gazettal of the Western Sydney Freight Line has no immediate impact on the use of your property or land and existing land uses can continue. However, any development proposed over $200,000 will need to be referred to Transport for NSW for agreement.
There is no need for the government to acquire your property until close to the time the transport infrastructure is required.