This signalling upgrade in Australia, deploying ERTMS Level 2. The line uses 1.5 kV DC overhead electrification, ERTMS Level 2 signalling and 1435 mm standard gauge. Transport for NSW and Sydney Train Melbourne Metro Tunnel · Sydney Metro Western Sydney Airport · Gold Coast Light Rail Stage 3 (Broadbeach South – Burleigh Heads) · News
Sydney Trains Digital Systems Program (ETCS L2 + DTRS) is a signalling project in Australia, currently under construction.
This signalling upgrade in Australia, deploying ERTMS Level 2. The line uses 1.5 kV DC overhead electrification, ERTMS Level 2 signalling and 1435 mm standard gauge. Transport for NSW and Sydney Trains are delivering the project, with Alstom (ETCS L2 trackside Bondi Junction–Erskineville framework), Siemens Mobility (ETCS L2 North Shore Tranche 2A) and Hitachi Rail STS (TMS — provisional) as main contractors. Under construction since 2018, the line is scheduled to open in 2030, with an investment of AUD 2.9 bn (~USD 1.9 bn).
Construction began in 2018, with completion expected in 2030.
The project has an estimated investment of A$2.90B.