The first trips on Sydney's first metro line
11 ImagesThe opening of Sydney's first metro line - Northwest Metro. Photos: Edwina Pickles
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Premier Gladys Berejiklian and Transport Minister Andrew Constance arrive for a test ride on the driverless train from Tallawong station in Rouse Hill to Chatswood. Credit:Edwina Pickles
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The Premier and the Transport Minister greet the first riders at Chatswood and receive a cheer. Credit:Edwina Pickles
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Premier Gladys Berejiklian and Transport Minister Andrew Constance cut the ribbon at Chatswood station. Photo: Edwina Pickles.Credit:Edwina Pickles
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One of the features of the new line are the driverless train, allowing for views from the front and the back of the carriages.Credit:Edwina Pickles
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Crowds board the trains through glass gates.Credit:Edwina Pickles
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People queue to ride the first day of the Northwest Metro opening at Tallawong Station at Rouse Hill.Credit:Edwina Pickles
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Premier Gladys Berejiklian and Transport Minister Andrew Constance go for a test ride on the driverless train.Credit:Edwina Pickles
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Evonne Shen with son Lucas, ride the train for the first time.Credit:Edwina Pickles
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Daniel and father Tod from Windsor Downs in Sydney's northwest. This is Daniel's first train ride. Credit:Edwina Pickles
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The Williams family take a ride on the new trains: Annika, Liesl, (next to father), mother Jacqui and father Tony. Credit:Edwina Pickles
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The people first in line to ride the train at Chatswood station, Ryan and his mother Sonya.Credit:Edwina Pickles