Sydney Underground Railways
Sydney, Australia has several sections of underground railway. These sections of railway are extensions of suburban main line services and are not a completely segregated true metro system. The underground sections, especially the City Circle, typically have frequent services. The railways are run by CityRail, an agency of the government of New South Wales.
Read more about Sydney Underground Railways: Underground Lines, Disused Tunnels
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