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The Dictionary of Sydney was archived in 2021.

The Dictionary of Sydney was archived in 2021.

Monorail

Tramway or light rail

Single loop, elevated monorail connecting Darling Harbour and Sydney's central business district. Always a controversial structure it was finally demolished to allow expansion of the entertainment precinct at Darling Harbour.

Milestone
Constructed
1985 - 21 Jul 1988
Closed
30 Jun 2013
Name
Alternate
Darling Harbour Monorail
Alternate
Metro Monorail
Alternate
TNT Harbourlink
Type
Tramway or light rail

Sydney's monorail

by
Garry Wotherspoon
,
2013

Sydney's monorail was opposed from the moment its construction was announced. Derided as an eyesore and an ineffective solution for Sydney's growing transport needs, the passing of the monorail attracted over 1500 passengers for its final journey in July 2013. We explore the history of the monorail Sydney-siders loved to hate.

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