Light rail opens from CBD to Kingsford

Passengers can now ride Sydney's new light rail from Circular Quay to Kingsford, as the NSW Minister for Transport announced the start of services today.

The L3 Kingsford Line completes the 12-kilometre CBD and South East Light Rail, with the first passenger tram departing Juniors Kingsford at 5am this morning and will run until 1am tomorrow.

"[The new L3 light rail] gives people in the South East a sustainable public transport system connecting people to and from the city," Mr Constance said during a remote announcement.

"South East bus services will continue unchanged in the short term.

"In the current environment our focus is ensuring essential travel options are available."

Mr Constance reminded travellers to stay at home, except for work and education, where they can't work remotely, shopping for food and essentials, medical needs, the care of others, or for exercise.

"I would like to thank the tram drivers and workers who will ensure this light rail service runs, providing a direct link to the city from Kingsford as well as connections to the L2 Randwick Line which services the Randwick health precinct," Mr Constance said.

Mr Constance thanked travellers for their patience ahead of a "period of bedding in services" while the new L3 Kingsford Line is integrated with the L2 Randwick Line.

Pedestrians, cyclists and motorists are reminded to follow traffic signals, and pedestrians in particular should be aware there are two-stage crossings to connect to the light rail stops.

Trams on both the L2 Randwick Line and L3 Kingsford Line will operate between 5am and 1am, with services every 4-8 minutes in the CBD and every 8-12 minutes in the South East.