NSW Premier says construction of Metro West line to begin 2020

New railway stops will be created at Five Dock, North Burwood and North Strathfield as part of the promised Metro West rail line, which the Berejiklian government has committed to beginning next year if the Coalition wins the upcoming election.

NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian and Transport Minister Andrew Constance announced the Coalition would inject $6.4 billion into the transport infrastructure project, which is expected to reduce travel times between Parramatta and the Sydney CBD to 20 minutes, with trains running every two minutes.

"We always said we would build Metro West as fast as possible and today's announcement shows we mean business," Ms Berejiklian said.

Ms Berejilkian made the announcement at Westmead, one of the already-confirmed stops for the train line, which will also stop at Parramatta, Olympic Park, and the Bays Precinct.

The government is also investigating possible stations between Olympic Park and Parramatta, such as Rydalmere and Pyrmont.

The line is expected to take about eight years to complete.

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