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E-driving sustainability on the METRONET Byford Rail Extension

E-driving sustainability on the METRONET Byford Rail Extension

We’re excited to see a fully electric concrete truck make its debut on the METRONET Byford Rail Extension Project - a first for Western Australia’s metro infrastructure projects.

Thornlie-Cockburn Line community event!

Thornlie-Cockburn Line community event!

Save the date: we’re opening the Thornlie-Cockburn Line! Perth’s rail network is expanding once again and to celebrate the opening of the new METRONET Thornlie-Cockburn Line, a community event will be held on Sunday, 8 June from 8.30am - 1pm.

Thornlie-Cockburn Link opens 9 June

Thornlie-Cockburn Link opens 9 June

Perth’s first east-west cross line connection will open on Monday 9 June, with passenger services providing a direct route from the Mandurah Line to Optus Stadium for the first time. 

Traineeships kickstart careers in infrastructure

Traineeships kickstart careers in infrastructure

Meet Saemah Wade - traineeship graduate and 2024 Nudge Leadership Award recipient after completing a 12-month business adminstration traineeship on the METRONET Byford Rail Extension Project.

Empowering local Aboriginal businesses

Empowering local Aboriginal businesses

Since the Byford Rail Extension Project started, over $35 million has been awarded across local Aboriginal-owned businesses, driving economic growth and fostering community initiatives that support education, health, and culture.

Trialling clean energy for a net-zero future

Trialling clean energy for a net-zero future

The Byford Rail Extension Project is trialling a HYDI unit to reduce diesel reliance by producing hydrogen on demand.

Byford Station achieves sustainability rating

Byford Station achieves sustainability rating

In a major sustainability milestone, Byford Station has become Western Australia's first train station to achieve a 6 Star Green Star Design Review Rating.

Inspiring young engineers

Inspiring young engineers

Interactive workshops, site tours and a meet and greet with project teams have provided local students with a closer look at the exciting world of STEM and construction on the Byford Rail Extension Project.

Armadale students collaborate on public art murals

Armadale students collaborate on public art murals

Art students at Armadale Senior High School got the chance to work with renowned public artist George Domahidy late last year as part of the public art for the Byford Rail Extension Project.

Public art set to transform Armadale and Byford stations

Public art set to transform Armadale and Byford stations

In a celebration of creativity, culture and community, eight Western Australian and Noongar artists will deliver five public artworks as part of the METRONET Byford Rail Extension Project.

Engineering students connect theory and practice

Engineering students connect theory and practice

A group of 35 civil engineering students from Curtin University got an up close and personal look at the new METRONET Byford Station that has recently received the first 6 Star Green Star rating for Design.

Life changing opportunities on METRONET projects

Life changing opportunities on METRONET projects

METRONET projects are not only improving people’s lives through new public transport across Perth, they're also providing new skills, training and job opportunities for Aboriginal employees.

Repurposing rail sleepers for rail history

Repurposing rail sleepers for rail history

In a blend of sustainability and historical preservation, the METRONET Byford Rail Extension Project has donated around 400 pre-used railway sleepers to Rail Heritage WA.

METRONET trials green fuel for heavy machinery

METRONET trials green fuel for heavy machinery

In a first for WA construction industry and a win for the global goal of a net zero emissions future, the METRONET Byford Rail Extension is trialling the use of renewable diesel to help reduce its carbon footprint.

Working together for sustainability

Working together for sustainability

The Byford Rail Extension Project is helping to strengthen the local Indigenous business sector by not only working closely with Aboriginal businesses for essential project services, but also collaborating on opportunities to upskill their employees.

Shared path connecting communities

Shared path connecting communities

Pedestrians and cyclists commuting within and between the Armadale and Byford town centres will soon have a brand new travel route with an 8km shared path as part of the Byford Rail Extension Project.

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