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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.

100% elevated rail complete

100% elevated rail complete

The Victoria Park-Canning Level Crossing Removal Project has reached a major milestone with the completion of the entire concrete structure for Perth’s first elevated rail.

Young engineers-in-the-making visit Carlisle Station

Young engineers-in-the-making visit Carlisle Station

The METRONET Victoria Park-Canning Level Crossing Removal Project recently welcomed some of its youngest visitors – the curious learners from Goodstart Early Learning Centre in Carlisle.

METRONET will be at the Perth Royal Show!

METRONET will be at the Perth Royal Show!

Join METRONET from Saturday 21 September to Saturday 28 September at the Perth Royal Show. The METRONET team will be there from 10am to 8pm each day, with a wide range of free activities and giveaways!

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.

All aboard: fourth WA made train hits the tracks

All aboard: fourth WA made train hits the tracks

Another C-series train has rolled into passenger service on the Mandurah and Yanchep lines as part of the METRONET WA Railcar Program.

Ellenbrook Station achieves world leading 6 Star Green Star certification

Ellenbrook Station achieves world leading 6 Star Green Star certification

The new Ellenbrook Station, being built as part of the METRONET Morley-Ellenbrook Line Project, has achieved a 6 Star Green Star - Railway Stations v1.1 certification, making it the highest rated under this tool.

Morley-Ellenbrook Line first test train

Morley-Ellenbrook Line first test train

The METRONET Morley-Ellenbrook line has run its first test train. The 21-kilometer line will connect the north-eastern suburbs to train services, offering transport options to the Airport and broader Perth train network.

Public art to showcase stories of place and culture

Public art to showcase stories of place and culture

Imagine being given the opportunity to tap into generations of cultural knowledge and years of artistic experience to help showcase culture and creativity through public art for all to enjoy.

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.

Indigenous Inclusion Award for Morley-Ellenbrook team

Indigenous Inclusion Award for Morley-Ellenbrook team

The METRONET Morley-Ellenbrook Line Project team have been recognised for their outstanding work on Aboriginal inclusion and participation, with project contractor Laing O’Rourke awarded the Indigenous Inclusion Award.

METRONET celebrates NAIDOC Week

METRONET celebrates NAIDOC Week

METRONET projects celebrated NAIDOC Week 2024 with delicious food, engaging education and entertainment all centred around the importance of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture.

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.

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