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Sydney Metro M1 Keeps Six Screen Doors Closed on Opening

By Drooid · Oct 1, 2026, 6:35 AM UTC · How we work

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Transport Minister John Graham announced six screen doors will remain closed at Sydney Metro M1 stations on opening.
Three doors will stay shut at Dulwich Hill station and one each at Canterbury, Campsie, Marrickville.
The closures target curved platforms where the train-platform gap is widest, raising safety concerns.
Two state approvals, including Fire and Rescue NSW, are completed, allowing final paperwork for the national rail regulator.

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Transport Minister John Graham announced six screen doors will remain closed at Sydney Metro M1 stations on opening.
Three doors will stay shut at Dulwich Hill station and one each at Canterbury, Campsie, Marrickville.
The closures target curved platforms where the train-platform gap is widest, raising safety concerns.
Two state approvals, including Fire and Rescue NSW, are completed, allowing final paperwork for the national rail regulator.