# Rail enthusiasts ride first Bankstown metro extension service

Rail enthusiasts rode the first service on the new metro extension from Bankstown, as shown in a Guardian video. The launch marks a new public transport link for the area and drew attention from local rail fans.

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- [The Guardian Biz](https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/video/2026/oct/30/sydney-rail-enthusiasts-ride-first-metro-extension-service-from-bankstown-video) — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:53:09 GMT