Transdev Sydney & Parramatta Light Rail
Work Access Permits | Sydney and Parramatta Light Rail
Why permits matter
The safety of you, our employees, passengers and pedestrian is our top priority. Obtaining a Work Access Permit:
- Helps protect your work crew from hazards such as moving trams and high-voltage overhead wires.
- Minimises the risk of disrupting the operations of our network or endangering those around it.
- Ensures compliance with SafeWork and rail safety legislation.
The Danger Zone, as outlined by the diagram below, refers to areas on our near the light rail with a heightened risk of collision or electrocution. Our team can help you identify and manage this risk effectively.
How do I know if I need a permit?
Contact our Permit Coordinator to confirm whether you’ll need a Work Access Permit for the activity you’re planning by emailing us at SLR.Permits@transdev.com.au.
If a permit is required, you’ll be asked to complete a Work Request Form, which you can find here.
Completing a Working on Light Rail Induction is mandatory before commencing works for anyone working on or around the light rail. You can complete your induction here.
We’re more than happy to conduct site visits and provide in-person guidance on safety requirements. If you’re interested in this, please reach out to the team via the email address above.
Examples of work which requires a permit
You may need a permit for:
- Moving equipment or vehicles across tracks
- Using scaffolding, cranes, or elevated platforms near the corridor
- Conducting excavation or construction near tram lines
- Any activity likely to affect pedestrian behaviour or proximity to trams.
If you’re not sure if your worksite or activity may require a permit, you can refer to this map of locations along the light rail network. If you’re still not sure, please reach out to the team – we’re here to help.
Annual Shutdown Plan
We conduct several shutdowns during the year to facilitate works near the network that may not be possible during normal operations.
If you’re planning major or long-term works near the network, you may find our Annual Shutdown Plan useful.
[For discussion with TDS, but suggest the inclusion of a table nested within this heading rather than an individual page showing Annual Shutdown Plan.]
L2 & L3 Shutdown | 9-26 March 2026
Between 8pm-6am daily
Circular Quay to Randwick
To enable work to take occur between 13 to 24 April 2024 (inclusive), the T3 Bankstown Line will be closed.
From Saturday 13 to Wednesday 24 April, stations between Marrickville and Birrong will be closed. Buses will replace trains between Sydenham, Bankstown and Lidcombe.
L1, L2 & L3 Shutdown | 18-20 March 2026
Begining at 1am 18 Mar, Ending 5am 20 Mar
Central Grand Concourse, Circular Quay Dulwich Hill, Central Chalmers
To enable work to take occur between 13 to 24 April 2024 (inclusive), the T3 Bankstown Line will be closed.
From Saturday 13 to Wednesday 24 April, stations between Marrickville and Birrong will be closed. Buses will replace trains between Sydenham, Bankstown and Lidcombe.
L2 & L3 Shutdown | 16-18 May 2026
Begining at 1am 16 May, Ending 5am 18 May
Jun. Kings & Rand
To enable work to take occur between 13 to 24 April 2024 (inclusive), the T3 Bankstown Line will be closed.
From Saturday 13 to Wednesday 24 April, stations between Marrickville and Birrong will be closed. Buses will replace trains between Sydenham, Bankstown and Lidcombe.
L1, L2 & L3 Shutdown | 22-26 June 2026
Between 8pm-5am daily
Central Grand Concourse, Circular Quay
To enable work to take occur between 13 to 24 April 2024 (inclusive), the T3 Bankstown Line will be closed.
From Saturday 13 to Wednesday 24 April, stations between Marrickville and Birrong will be closed. Buses will replace trains between Sydenham, Bankstown and Lidcombe.
L1 Shutdown | 15-17 August 2026
Between 8pm-5am daily
Central Grand Concourse to Dullwich Hill
To enable work to take occur between 13 to 24 April 2024 (inclusive), the T3 Bankstown Line will be closed.
From Saturday 13 to Wednesday 24 April, stations between Marrickville and Birrong will be closed. Buses will replace trains between Sydenham, Bankstown and Lidcombe.
L1 Shutdown | 05-07 December 2026
Begining at 1am 05 Dec, Ending 5am 07 Dec
Circular Quay to Jun. Kings & Rand.
To enable work to take occur between 13 to 24 April 2024 (inclusive), the T3 Bankstown Line will be closed.
From Saturday 13 to Wednesday 24 April, stations between Marrickville and Birrong will be closed. Buses will replace trains between Sydenham, Bankstown and Lidcombe.