Nothing Else Matters – let public transport get you to the Metallica show
Around 70,000 Metallica fans are expected to travel to Sydney Olympic Park to see the band perform at Accor Stadium on Saturday 15 November, as part of the M72 World Tour.
Transport for NSW Coordinator-General Howard Collins said fans are urged to use public transport included in their concert tickets.
“Fans travelling locally and from the regions are encouraged to plan their trip and consider the many public transport options available to get to and from Olympic Park.”
“Extra transport services including express trains and major event buses will be running frequently from mid-afternoon. Fans are encouraged to get there early and soak up the buzzing atmosphere in the precinct before the show.
“Travel on all modes of public transport is included in Metallica concert tickets. Simply show your ticket to transport staff when boarding services.” Mr Collins said.
Express trains will run frequently from Central Station and key Western Line Stations to Olympic Park from mid-afternoon, with return services running after the show until late. Services will also run regularly from Lidcombe direct to Olympic Park.
Sydney Olympic Park Major Event Buses will run frequently on all nine routes between 3:30pm and 7pm approximately, depending on the route. The last return bus on each route will leave Olympic Park at midnight, about an hour after the show has finished.
Please note there have been some recent permanent bus stop closures on Major Event Bus Routes 2, 6 and 7 to improve service reliability and reduce wait times. Some stops in Glebe, Miranda, Caringbah, South Hurstville and Bankstown have permanently closed since 7 November and replaced by alternative stops a short walk away. Check signage at bus stops for wayfinding maps to find the alternative stop.
Fans who need to drive must pre-book parking ahead of time to secure a space.
“If you need to drive, pre-book parking online to secure a spot as spaces are expected to sell out in advance. Alternatively, consider parking at a station commuter car park and continuing your trip by train or bus to Olympic Park, at no extra cost.
“Motorists should allow plenty of extra travel time on the roads as heavy traffic is expected on approach to Olympic Park.”
After the show, traffic will be very heavy as everyone leaves the precinct at the same time. Fans should expect to allow up to an hour of additional travel time exiting car parks.
There is no major trackwork on the rail network taking place on Saturday 15 November.
Sydney Metro services will not run between Central and Sydenham on Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 November. Services run between Tallawong and Martin Place, and between Martin Place and Central only. Change at Martin Place for metro services towards Tallawong or Central. Use trains to travel between Central and Sydenham.
Due to planned maintenance L2 Randwick and L3 Kingsford Light rail services will not run between Circular Quay and Town Hall from 5am Saturday 15 November until last service Friday 21 November (1am Saturday). Services continue to run between Town Hall and Randwick/Kingsford. Use trains or metro services to travel through the CBD.
For important advice and detailed transport information, visit transportnsw.info/metallica or plan ahead using the Opal Travel app.
For real-time updates on road and traffic conditions, such as road closures, visit livetraffic.com.