3.3K views · 30 reactions | It was controversial, costly and caused plenty of disruption. And now construction of the light rail is moving west. The Parramatta project is slated as a game changer for the region. But some local business owners aren't convinced. www.7NEWS.com.au #Parramatta #7NEWS | 7NEWS Sydney | Facebook

7K views · 176 reactions | This is an exciting time for the people of Parramatta and for visitors to this fantastic part of Sydney as Parramatta Light Rail is now underway. Stage one of the project has received planning approval meaning construction will start within months! Andrew Constance MP Anthony Roberts | Gladys Berejiklian | Facebook

The Parramatta Light Rail project has reached a major milestone in the heart of western Sydney, where the first tram rolled through Parramatta CBD as testing ramps up ahead of services beginning later this year. Click the link in our bio for the full story. Video: NSW government #publictransport | The Sydney Morning Herald

Western Sydney residents had bad news today. As the NSW government launched Stage 1 of the Parramatta Light Rail, it became clear Stage 2 has been derailed. It was meant to link Westmead with Olympic Park via the Parramatta River, but that now appears to be a bridge too far. www.7NEWS.com.au #SydneyLightRail #7NEWS | 7NEWS Sydney

3.7K views · 54 reactions | After years of promises, there's a new pledge tonight from the state government that stage 2 of the Parramatta Light Rail will go ahead. A tweeting error from the premier's office confirmed the $600 million price tag. 7NEWS at 6pm. More local news: 7news.com.au/news/Sydney #Parramatta #7NEWS | 7NEWS Sydney | Facebook

LIGHT YEARS AHEAD: It's been years in the planning, and now the route for the Parramatta light rail has finally been confirmed. #9News | http://Nine.com.au | 9 News Sydney