Connecting communities and travellers with the new Western Sydney International Airport
By operating the Sydney Metro - Western Sydney Airport line, RATP Dev will offer outstanding rail service to the new airport and the fast-developing Western Sydney areas, with particular focus to making the journey fully smooth and accessible for international passengers.
Key figures about the RATP Dev network in Sydney:
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automatic metro line
23
km of automated metro line
6
stations
12
trains
Sydney Metro - Western Sydney Airport: a Game-Changer
The direct, high-quality rail connection linking Western Sydney International Airport (Nancy-Bird Walton), the new city of Bradfield and Greater Sydney represents a step change in how Western Sydney will grow, connect and prosper.
Delivered by the Parklife Metro consortium and operated by RATP Dev, the line is part of the Sydney Metro program - the largest public transport investment in Australia’s history. By 2032, the network will operate three lines, 46 stations and more than 113 kilometres of rail, supporting long-term productivity, housing, employment, and sustainable urban development.
A 100% automated metro
The 23-kilometre, six-station Sydney Metro - Western Sydney Airport line will be a fully automated metro designed to set a new benchmark for airport connectivity in Australia.
Travel times of around 15 minutes between the airport and St Marys Station will enable fast connections to regional rail services and the broader metropolitan network. Drawing on more than three decades of global experience in automated metro operations, RATP Dev will deliver a service focused on reliability, safety and passenger comfort.
The 12-train fleet will feature wide circulation areas, modular spaces for people with reduced mobility (PRM), dedicated bicycle spaces, and real-time passenger information connected to airport flight movements — supporting a seamless end-to-end passenger journey.
We are thrilled to be a partner in the development of the iconic Sydney Metro project, and to bring RATP Group’s expertise in integrated driverless metro systems to set a new benchmark for the future of Sydney’s transport network.
Denis Masure
General Manager, RATP Dev Australia
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Metro & automated metro
Australie, Australia
RATP Group's expertise in major events: a proven and scalable approach serving opportunities in Australia
03/19/2025
As part of a tour organized in Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Singapour from March 17 to 21, RATP Dev, a subsidiary of RATP Group, in partnership with PTAANZ, is meeting with key local stakeholders to share the Group’s expertise in managing major events.
Metro & automated metro
Riyad, Saudi Arabia
Riyadh’s Metro Operational Launch in Saudi Arabia RATP Dev Ensures Seamless Service on the Blue line (Line 1)
12/03/2025
The Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) has launched operations on three of the network’s six lines. Spanning 176 kilometers and 85 stations, this metro network serves as the backbone of the city’s public transport system.
Metro & automated metro
Belgrade, Serbia
Serbia: the City of Belgrade renews its Partnership with RATP Dev for its Future Automated Metro System
03/03/2025
The City of Belgrade has renewed its trust in RATP Dev, a subsidiary of RATP Group, by extending its “Early Operator Assistance” contract for the upcoming three lines of the Belgrade automated metro system.