Track work on the rail system in Sydney should not occur during major events such as the Vivid festival, according to the state's tourism lobby.

A wish-list of initiatives aimed at making Sydney an easier place to visit, released by the Tourism & Transport Forum, also includes a request for dedicated Opal cards for tourists and new rail links to popular destinations.

Trackwork should not occur during major events, tourism advocates say. Credit:Fiona Morris/Fairfax Media

Sydney's busy Western Line will be affected by track work this weekend, which also marks the start of the 18-day Vivid festival.

Former transport minister Gladys Berejiklian had said weekend track closures could be reduced, when she announced a major overhaul of Sydney's rail maintenance structures.