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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.

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. 

Commercial spaces available at new METRONET stations

Commercial spaces available at new METRONET stations

Set up shop rent-free: commercial spaces available at new METRONET stations! Looking for a prime location for your business that’s two years rent-free? There are currently nine METRONET stations with available commercial spaces for lease. 

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.

Noongar knowledge helps shape Ellenbrook Line

Noongar knowledge helps shape Ellenbrook Line

The METRONET Noongar Reference Group (MNRG) recently got a first look at the Ellenbrook Line stations ahead of the official opening on 8 December – seeing firsthand how their cultural knowledge helped shape the 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.

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.

Midland Station’s new multi-storey car park set to open!

Midland Station’s new multi-storey car park set to open!

The multi-storey car park at Midland Station will officially open on Monday, 20 January. 

Gold design rating sets sustainability benchmarks

Gold design rating sets sustainability benchmarks

The METRONET Victoria Park-Canning Level Crossing Removal Project has achieved a prestigious Gold Design Rating under the Infrastructure Sustainability Council’s (ISC) v2.1 rating scheme.

Ellenbrook Line officially open!

Ellenbrook Line officially open!

On Sunday 8 December, over 40,000 people celebrated the opening of the METRONET Morley-Ellenbrook Line with free family fun, food, and festivities at the five new stations.

 

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