Tracks - South East

Building Sydney’s Light Rail: The Story of L2 and L3

Sydney’s transformation into a modern, light-rail-connected city is a story of ambition, engineering, and perseverance. Tracks – South East: The Story of Sydney’s CBD and South East Light Rail project is the definitive account of the construction of Sydney’s newest tramways, offering an unparalleled visual and historical record of the project.

With over 1,000 photographs, maps, and illustrations across 267 pages, this book captures the daily progress of construction as witnessed firsthand by the author, who visited the sites almost every day throughout the build. It also delves into the long and complex history that led to the revival of light rail in Sydney, detailing the challenges, key milestones, and extensive list of contractors involved.

For transport enthusiasts, urban planners, and anyone fascinated by large-scale infrastructure projects, this is a one-of-a-kind volume—meticulously documented and richly illustrated. No other book covers Sydney’s L2 and L3 light rail project in such depth.

A must-have for anyone interested in Sydney’s evolving transport landscape.