Sydney Monorail

Sydney Monorail

The monorail crossing Pyrmont Bridge (1990)
Overview
StatusDismantled
OwnerMetro Transport Sydney
LocaleSydney
Stations8
Service
TypeStraddle-beam Monorail loop
Operator(s)Veolia Transport Sydney
Rolling stockVon Roll Mk III
History
Opened21 July 1988
Closed30 June 2013
Technical
Line length3.6 km (2.2 mi)
Electrification500 V AC third rail

The Sydney Monorail (originally TNT Harbourlink and later Metro Monorail) was a single-loop monorail in Sydney, that connected Darling Harbour, Chinatown and the Sydney central business and shopping districts. It opened in July 1988 and closed in June 2013.[1]

There were eight stations on the 3.6-kilometre (2.237 mi) loop, with up to six trains operating simultaneously. It served major attractions and facilities such as the Powerhouse Museum, Sydney Aquarium and Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre. The system was operated by Veolia Transport Sydney, a former subsidiary of Veolia Transport and a subsidiary of Veolia Transdev at the time of cessation.