Sydney City Railway

When opened to St James Station in 1926, this underground electrified railway was the first to enter an Australian Capital City specifically to serve the City Centre.

The scheme was largely due to Dr J J C Bradfield of Sydney Harbour Bridge fame and involved a massive amount of engineering work, tunnels, stations and bridges.

The city loop across Circular Quay was completed in 1956 and the system has become an essential component of Sydney's railway network.

First test train to St James, December 9 1926.

Engineers inspecting the nearly finished station at Museum. 1926..

The Engineers Australia plaque in the concourse of St James Station.

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Sydney City Railway location map.

Engineering Heritage Recognition Program

Marker Type	Historic Engineering Marker (HEM)
Award Date	13 October 1997
Heritage Significance	The Sydney Underground Railway was one of the first in the world and continues to be the backbone or public transport in Sydney.
Nomination Document	Available here.
Ceremony Booklet	Not available.
Interpretation Panel	None Installed.