Transport News & Updates

Widespread shut down for Melbourne's metro and regional railway lines over Easter holidays

Wed, 27/02/2019 - 12:00 Alastair Taylor

Train services which operate along railway lines in Melbourne's south-east will be shut down for three weeks over the Easter school holiday period to allow for major...

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Toorak Road level crossing on the Glen Waverley line to be removed

Wed, 13/02/2019 - 14:00 Alastair Taylor

The Level Crossing on Toorak Road on the Glen Waverley line, adjacent to the Monash Freeway interchange, will be removed by construction a 550m long rail bridge in the...

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Melbourne Metro's first TBM arrives, named after Victoria's first female premier

Tue, 12/02/2019 - 15:00 Alastair Taylor

The first of Melbourne Metro's TBMs has completed its sea voyage from China and arrived at the North Melbourne (née Arden) launch site where it will begin its journey...

Drilling underway for Airport Link as excavation commences at ANZAC Station

Thu, 31/01/2019 - 12:00 Laurence Dragomir

As excavation gets underway at Anzac Station as part of the Melbourne Metro Rail Project, the Andrews Government has also announced the beginning of soil testing to help...

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Major construction kicks off at Parkville's new station

Mon, 21/01/2019 - 09:00 Alastair Taylor

Major construction works have begun on the site of the new Parkville Station with the Acting Premier and Minister for Transport Infrastructure marking the occasion with...

Perth's Airport Rail Link delayed, now set to open in 2021

Thu, 20/12/2018 - 08:00 Alastair Taylor

WA Transport Minister, Rita Saffioti, has announced the opening date for Perth's Forrestfield-Airport rail link will open one year later than originally expected. The...

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More shutdowns coming to Melbourne in January

Wed, 12/12/2018 - 00:00 Alastair Taylor

The re-elected Andrews Government has announced another schedule of rail and road network shutdowns over the slower summer holidays period with the Pakenham/Cranbourne...

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Contract signed for Reservoir level crossing removal

Fri, 07/12/2018 - 14:00 Alastair Taylor

The alliance of John Holland, KBR and MTM who oversaw the removal of Buckley Street in Essendon, Skye/Overton Road in Seaford and Camp Road in Campfield's level crossing...

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Pedestrians highlight crowding concerns

Fri, 07/12/2018 - 12:00 City of Melbourne

A City of Melbourne-led transport discussion has yielded extensive feedback from Victorians, with pedestrians and public transport users reporting their top experience...

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WA Government unveils major upgrade for Bayswater station as part of Perth's Metronet program

Wed, 05/12/2018 - 07:00 Alastair Taylor

Perth's Forrestfield-Airport rail link charges on and the Western Australian government has unveiled concept images which relate to a major upgrade to Bayswater station...

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