Building Canberra’s Light Rail for a connected and growing city.
Canberra Metro is proud to have successfully designed, built, financed, operated and maintained Stage 1 of Canberra’s light rail network on behalf of the ACT Government.
Since commencement of operations, Stage 1 has delivered a safe, reliable and high‑performing service, achieving strong customer satisfaction and helping reshape how Canberra moves.
Building on this success, Canberra Metro is now delivering Stage 2A, extending the light rail network and strengthening connections across the city. As the delivery partner for this city‑shaping infrastructure, we remain committed to setting benchmarks for safety, reliability, accessibility and customer experience through to 2038.
By placing customers and community at the heart of our operations, we support greater public transport adoption, enhance connectivity, and contribute to sustainable economic development and urban renewal.
Backed by a consortium of leading national and international partners, Canberra Metro is helping shape the next phase of light rail in the nation’s capital and supporting Canberra’s growth for decades to come.
Design and Construction
Delivered by CPB Contractors and John Holland in partnership with local employees and subcontractors.
Operations and Maintenance
Ongoing operations and network maintenance are carried out by UGL and John Holland.
Light Rail Vehicles
The light rail vehicles are supplied and maintained by CAF.
Equity Investment
Equity funding is provided by Pacific Partnerships, John Holland and Aberdeen Investments.
Established 2016
Explore our history
Stage 1
- July 2016First sod turned for Light Rail Stage 1Andrew Barr and Meegan Fitzharris marked the start of stage one of the city-wide light rail network for Canberra. (CityNews)
- October 2017First rail laid for Light Rail Stage 1
- December 2017First Light Rail Vehicle arrivesACT Government - Canberra's First Light Rail Vehicle Arrives
- June 2018Light Rail Vehicle testing commences
- October 2018Final rail laid for Light Rail Stage 1
- April 2019Stage 1 operations commence
LPRDE
- July 2022Depot and LRV design commenced
- June 2023Depot construction works commence
- April 2024Depot construction works complete
- November 2024First new LRV commissioned
- October 2025First Retrofit LRV commissioned
- June 2026New and Retrofit LRV commissioning complete
Stage 2A
- December 2023Canberra Metro contracted to deliver Stage 2A
- February 2025Light Rail Stage 2A construction commencementKey construction works underway along London Circuit West.
- 2028Light Rail Stage 2A service commencementEdinburgh Avenue, City South, and Commonwealth Park light rail stops in the design and build phase.
Our Purpose
Moving People. Enriching Lives. Enabling Growth
Canberra Metro exists to create a light rail service that connects people and supports a thriving, sustainable city.
Moving People
Canberra Metro is responsible for overseeing a safe, reliable and customer-focused light rail network that puts passengers and community first. Our role is to set the standards for service excellence and ensure the network delivers for the people of Canberra, encouraging more residents to choose public transport. Day-to-day operations are managed by the Canberra Metro operations team (CMET), who work to bring each stage of the network to life while we maintain focus on the long-term performance, safety and experience our passengers expect.
Enriching Lives
We strengthen connections across Canberra, making it easier for people to move around the city and access work, education and community spaces, helping improve everyday life.
Enabling Growth
We contribute to long-term economic and social growth by supporting local jobs and businesses, building skills and capability, and playing a key role in Canberra’s ongoing urban development.