The South West Rail Link (SWRL) is a proposed new 13 kilometre twin track passenger rail line from Glenfield to Leppington via Edmondson Park. It includes two new stations at Edmondson Park and Leppington, an upgrade to Glenfield Station and new train stabling (train parking) facility west of Leppington.

Planning for the proposed SWRL is currently overseen by the Transport Infrastructure Development Corporation (TIDC).

The project consists of two stages:

• Stage A Works includes commencement of early works at Glenfield North and South junction and construction of new car park of up to 280 spaces on the western side of Glenfield Station.
• Stage B comprises the construction and operation of the remaining portion of the proposed SWRL.

The project provides benefits to the areas directly serviced by the stations as well as the broader South West Sydney region including:

• Promoting viability of higher residential densities close to the future Leppington and Edmondson Park town centres,
• Improved viability of affordable housing in close proximity to the rail line and future town centres,
• Supports development of large retail outlets at the future Edmondson Park and Leppington town centres,
• Reduced reliance on the private vehicle and road based transport,
• Reduced air pollution in western Sydney,
• Improved mobility and independence for the community (particularly teenagers and the elderly), and
• Reduced congestion on all roads, particularly motorway systems.

The November 2008 State Government Mini Budget has delayed Stage B of the project but retains funding for Stage A Works. The State Government has not yet provided timeframes for the finalisation of this critical piece of infrastructure.

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