> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.carexplore.com.au/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # NSW Major Train Line Closes for 9 Weeks - URL: https://www.carexplore.com.au/nsw-major-train-line-closes-for-9-weeks/ - Published: 2025-03-31T09:19:20.000Z - Updated: 2025-03-31T09:19:20.000Z - Description: The T6 shuttle line will close from 27 April to 29 June for major upgrades. Fare-free buses will replace trains during the closure. - Author: Dylan Anderson - Tags: Car News, NSW, New South Wales Passengers on Sydney’s **T6 Lidcombe & Bankstown Line** are being urged to plan ahead, with the shuttle service set to close for **nine weeks** from **27 April to 29 June 2025** as part of critical rail upgrade works for the Sydney Metro Southwest project. [NSW Speed Camera Signs Return: Fines Drop by 88%Speed camera fines in NSW dropped nearly 90% after roadside warning signs returned. See how this shift impacts road safety in 2025.![](https://www.carexplore.com.au/content/images/icon/CarExplore-Favicon-1637.ico)CarExploreDylan Anderson![](https://www.carexplore.com.au/content/images/thumbnail/Sign-Return-NSW-Speed-5.webp)](https://www.carexplore.com.au/nsw-speed-camera-signs-return-fines-drop-by-88/) During this period, **fare-free replacement buses** will operate in place of trains to ensure continued access for the approximately **11,000 daily passengers** who rely on the line. ### Why the T6 Line Is Closing The closure will allow major construction works to take place, including: - **Extending platforms at Bankstown Station** to support 8-car trains (currently limited to 4-car sets) - **Track layout changes** for improved operational flexibility - **Signal upgrades** to integrate with the future Southwest Metro When complete, these upgrades will **double the capacity** of the T6 line and improve overall network integration. ### Stations Affected The following T6 stations will be **closed during the works**: - **Yagoona** - **Birrong** - **Bankstown** Passengers at **Lidcombe**, **Berala**, and **Regents Park** can continue to access alternate rail services via the: - **T1 Western Line** - **T2 Inner West Line** - **T3 Liverpool via Regents Park Line** There will be **no service changes** to these lines. 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