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All aboard: Metro’s south-west extension rolls into action

Sydney Morning Herald (SMH) •
October 28, 2026 • 12:30 AM
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As the long-awaited M1 extension to Bankstown opens on Friday, we take a look at how it happened and what it means for the city.

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As the long-awaited M1 extension to Bankstown opens on Friday, we take a look at how it happened and what it means for the city.

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