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Drivers getting familiar with the new Thornlie-Cockburn Line

Drivers getting familiar with the new Thornlie-Cockburn Line

It’s full steam ahead leading up to the opening of the Thornlie-Cockburn Line. Transperth’s train drivers are in the middle of driver training to operate trains on the new line.

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. 

First test train for two METRONET projects

First test train for two METRONET projects

The Thornlie-Cockburn Link and Victoria Park-Canning Level Crossing Removal Project have reached a major milestone with the first test train running on Monday, 20 January.

Nicholson Road, Garden Street and Yale Road grade separation

Nicholson Road, Garden Street and Yale Road grade separation

The Thornlie-Cockburn Link Project is kicking off some enabling works on behalf of Main Roads WA for the Nicholson Road, Garden Street and Yale Road grade separation project in Thornlie.

An all-new Nicholson Road

An all-new Nicholson Road

In a boost for connectivity and safe travel, all lanes on Nicholson Road in Canning Vale are being upgraded ready for the new Nicholson Road Station as part of the Thornlie-Cockburn Link Project.

Vision for freight corridor becoming a reality

Vision for freight corridor becoming a reality

The vision of the former freight corridor accommodating both freight and passenger services is becoming a reality in Jandakot, Canning Vale, and Thornlie as part of the Thornlie-Cockburn Link Project.

New stations shaping up

New stations shaping up

The METRONET Thornlie-Cockburn Link Project is at its peak of construction with over 1,000 workers on site daily.

Localised artworks to feature on the Thornlie-Cockburn Link

Localised artworks to feature on the Thornlie-Cockburn Link

When the METRONET Thornlie-Cockburn Link Project opens in mid-2025, commuters will be treated to four locally themed artworks across the new Thornlie, Ranford Road and Nicholson Road stations.

Getting a taste of Public Art

Getting a taste of Public Art

Art students at Canning Vale College were given a head start in public art in November when WA artists Penelope Forlano and Marcia McGuire dropped by to deliver a workshop as part of the Thornlie-Cockburn Link project.

Sense of arch-ievement for Ranford Road bridge

Sense of arch-ievement for Ranford Road bridge

The new Ranford Road Bridge opened all lanes to traffic in late-May with a plaque unveiling to mark the occasion for the METRONET Thornlie-Cockburn Link project!

Award-winning aqua barriers protects wetlands

Award-winning aqua barriers protects wetlands

The aqua barrier installed for the METRONET Thornlie-Cockburn Link project has been recognised for it's sustainability superpowers! 

Celebration of excellence

Celebration of excellence

Safety professional of the year! Now that’s a title anyone would be proud of and we’re proud to say it belongs to Courtland Williams, CPB Contractors Health and Safety Manager on the METRONET Thornlie-Cockburn Link.

Aboriginal businesses fuelling project delivery

Aboriginal businesses fuelling project delivery

The METRONET Thornlie-Cockburn Link Project is helping boost the Aboriginal business sector and training opportunities for young Indigenous people through a contract with fuel delivery service provider, KEE Bundu.

Bye bye boom gates!

Bye bye boom gates!

In the early hours of Monday 20 November, the first boom gates were dismantled, marking a significant milestone in fulfilling the commitment to transform the Armadale Line. 

Shutdown but...NOT SWITCHED OFF.

Shutdown but...NOT SWITCHED OFF.

As part of the Armadale Line Transformation, from Monday 20 November 2023 onwards, train services will stop however live power will be on in the rail corridor. 

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For further information on train and bus services, head to the Transperth website.

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