The Sydney metro light rail and the monorail are the modern means of transportation which is predominantly the Australian’s ownership. The densely populated sections of the city travel by this mode of transport as it is environment friendly and also easy to travel. Tourists who come here should not miss out travelling as the ride is comfortable and exciting too.
The doors of the monorail and the metro are wide enough to accommodate prams, wheelchairs and baby stroller. This well-known transport mode is a centenary gift to this wonderful city and has been effective since the year 1988 and is being used by more than four million passengers every year.
Tourists can get a breathtaking view of the wonderful cities and the experience is indeed exhilarating and overwhelming. One can get a bird’s eye view of the cities of Darling Harbor, the Spanish Quarter which houses superb shopping centers, Chinatown and many more. When travellers take a ride in the monorail, they get to see the main streets with numerous shopping malls and the hustle and bustle in the malls. One can also see the world renowned Queen Victoria building.
The monorail is exclusive and this transport system is operative from the heart of the city. There are eight stations covered on the three and half kilometre rail track and four trains operating simultaneously. The train halts for forty seconds at every station. If you want to have a wonderful Sydney experience, then this is the right combination of quick transport where the train halts at every tourist attraction spot.
The Metro Light Rail is a recent development in Sydney and the ride is clean, fast and comfortable wherein the train travels from the city to the suburbs of Sydney. The rail is indeed the finest and the most environment friendly way of travel in and around Sydney.
The trip is one of pleasure and wonder and it is undoubtedly a favourite amongst not only locals but tourists as well. The train links Chinatown, Darling harbour to the fish markets of Sydney, not to forget the Star City Casino as well as Wentworth Park 24/7. Tourists may choose to purchase the day tickets or may want to buy single fare tickets while on the train. The ticket price is about $ 3.20 per individual. Tourists will surely enjoy the entire Sydney experience and the exclusive rail rides.
With the increase in the growth and development and to cope with the needs of the public, there was a need to strengthen the public transport system. This is when the light rail system was introduced and this entire project has been a success from then on. The present light rail system of Sydney operates between Sydney’s public transport hub which is located at Circular Quay and runs through the central business district right upto central station. There are massive plans of expansion in the coming years. The light rail transport is a perfect combo of the high reliable public transport and is safe as compared to bus transport. The rail service is a 24/7 service and the people do not have to worry even if it means travelling at midnight.
