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Airport Link, Sydney
Railway line in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Airport Link (also known as the Airport Line or New Southern Railway) is Sydney's inner-southern railway line connecting Sydney Airport to the central business district and the south-western suburbs of Sydney. With the exception of Wolli Creek, the Airport Line stations are operated by a private company, the Airport Link Company, as part of a public private partnership. The contract, which expires in 2030, allows the company to charge a surcharge on top of the normal fare.[3]: 21 The line is served by Sydney Trains T8 Airport & South line services.
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Airport Link | |||
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![]() View of the Airport Line as it runs through Mascot. | |||
Overview | |||
Other name(s) | Airport Line, New Southern Railway | ||
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Termini | |||
Stations | 5 | ||
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Rolling stock | K, M, A and B sets | ||
History | |||
Opened | 21 May 2000 (2000-05-21) | ||
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Line length | 10 km (6.2 mi) | ||
Number of tracks | 2 | ||
Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge | ||
Electrification | Overhead 1500 V DC[1] | ||
Operating speed | 80 km/h (between stations)[2] 60 km/h (at stations)[2] | ||
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