Inner West Light Rail observations

[Glen]

The real time position updates as a tram arrives at a stop except from Hay Street to Central where it’s approximations. I’d guess it’s because the street section works on Line of Sight compared to the railway section which uses signals. The only information you get is journey number.

I'm sure I've seen a system somewhere that has tram tracking where they run on line of sight.

[Fleet Lists]

It seems to work all OK or the L2 and L3 so there must be a more to it than that

[boronia]

The L2/L3 uses a different system to the L1. Feedback from Transdev about L1 signage and information is "we don't really care, put up with it".

[Swift]

They know demand is through the roof on L1 such is the thirst for public transport services our leaders refuse to meet properly. We've finally got extra trams they've been crying out for years as demand had not been met.
Real time tracking is a fanciful indulgence here, where it's not going to be needed to encourage more patronage.

[boronia]

My L3 services normally run every 8-10 minutes, so I don’t worry too much about having to wait. But RTT does tell if there are problems that might be delaying or shutting down services. This gives me the opportunity to look for alternatives if my trip is time sensitive.

[boronia]

L1 Dulwich Hill Line weekend partial closure due to emergency repairs
Thursday 18 April 2024

From 6am to 4.30pm Saturday 20 April, L1 Dulwich Hill Line light rail services will not run between Lilyfield and Dulwich Hill due to emergency repairs on the nearby train network, following a recent severe weather event.

During this time:

Use alternative transport including replacement bus services or regular bus services between Lilyfield and Dulwich Hill.
If possible, walking is an alternative transport option for travel due to increased road traffic.
L1 light rail services will continue to run between Central Grand Concourse and Lilyfield as per normal frequency.

[boronia]

Extra early-morning and late-night L1 Dulwich Hill Line light rail services
Wednesday 24 April 2024

From 5am Monday 29 April, additional early-morning and late-night L1 Dulwich Hill Line light rail services between Central Grand Concourse and Dulwich Hill will run daily from 5am to 1am, to improve convenience, align with L2 Randwick Line and L3 Kingsford Line’s operating hours, and meet customers’ demand:

The first L1 services from Central Grand Concourse to Dulwich Hill and from Dulwich Hill to Central Grand Concourse will start at 5am.
The last L1 services from Central Grand Concourse to Dulwich Hill and from Dulwich Hill to Central Grand Concourse will depart at 1am.
L1 services will run every 15 minutes from 5am to 6am (Monday to Friday) or 9am (Saturday, Sunday and Public Holiday), and from 7pm (Monday to Thursday, and on Sunday and Public Holiday) or 9pm (Friday and Saturday) to 1am.
See Sydney light rail service times and frequency from Monday 29 April for more information including frequency throughout the day.

Please note:

If you are travelling between Central Station, Darling Harbour, Pyrmont and Ultimo, walking if able to might be an alternative transport option when services are busy or not running.
L1 light rail services are not equipped with real-time yet: the next service arrival times displayed on the information displays at stops, on Trip Planner or on transport apps are approximate. Always allow extra travel time.
Due to the use of newer and older types of light rail vehicles on the L1 Line, some variations will impact your travelling experience. It includes information displays onboard unable to automatically list the next stops. For information on stopping patterns, refer to the line diagrams displayed onboard all light rail services.
No light rail service run between Central Grand Concourse and Dulwich Hill from 1am to 5am; use Trip Planner for alternative transport options.

It’s important we all play our part to stay safe:

As L1 light rail services operating hours are increasing, all customers must always follow safe behaviours.

Stay alert and be aware of your surroundings.
Use designated track crossings and avoid distractions like mobile phone or headsets.
If you require assistance to board L1 services, wait in the wheelchair boarding zone on the platform and the driver will deploy the ramp.
Mind the gap when boarding or alighting.
Wait for others to get off before you board, and stand clear of doors closing.
Once onboard, hold on at all times: light rail vehicles might break at short notice to avoid an immediate hazard, even in the dedicated corridor section, or might start anytime after being stationery.
If you require assistance to alight L1 services, let the driver know you need them to deploy the ramp by pressing the blue button with an accessible symbol .
For urgent assistance, use the Help Points available on all light rail platforms or onboard all light rail vehicles.

Allow extra travel time and plan ahead using the Trip Planner or check travel alerts to see if your travel is affected, or to find alternative transport options.