The first L2 passenger service between Circular Quay and Randwick commenced just after 10:00 on 14 December 2019. The opening weekend (14 and 15 December 2019) was fare-free, and 115,000 people used the new tram service during the opening weekend. The launch of the service on 14 December was interrupted by a tram which broke down at Circular Quay around 14:30 in the afternoon, within hours of the official opening ceremony. Services were restored by 15:30.
