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Breaking new ground on Forrestfield-Airport Link

Breaking new ground on Forrestfield-Airport Link

Breaking through the Bayswater dive structure today was TBM Grace, marking the end of her eight kilometre tunnelling journey and claiming the record for the longest rail tunnel ever attempted in WA history.

On the road to level crossing removal

On the road to level crossing removal

Downer are the preferred proponent to construct the road and civil infrastructure components of the Denny Avenue Level Crossing Removal project.

Placemaking and art at Bayswater Station

Placemaking and art at Bayswater Station

The new Bayswater Station precinct will become an important feature of Perth as the first above ground sight for visitors travelling along the train line from the airport.
 

Local feedback drives location for Noranda Station car park

Local feedback drives location for Noranda Station car park

In November 2019, the Morley-Ellenbrook Line team worked with Noranda locals  to help us decide the car park location for Noranda Station .

Environmental green light for the Thornlie-Cockburn Link

Environmental green light for the Thornlie-Cockburn Link

Reducing environmental and heritage impacts are a key priority for METRONET projects.  
 

Local businesses awarded funding under METRONET round of Local Capability Fund

Local businesses awarded funding under METRONET round of Local Capability Fund

Eight West Australian businesses have been awarded funding under the METRONET Railcar Procurement round of the Local Capability Fund.

Search starts for Morley-Ellenbrook Line builder

Search starts for Morley-Ellenbrook Line builder

The search has started for a consortium to design and construct the Morley-Ellenbrook Line with the Request for Proposal released to market today.

Midland Station set to move

Midland Station set to move

After more than 50 years, Midland Station will have a new home, closer to the town centre and health campus.

New home for iconic Kurrajong tree

New home for iconic Kurrajong tree

Moving homes is never easy, and for the 80-year old Bayswater Kurrajong tree it was a process that started in May 2019 and finished yesterday.

Going out with a bang

Going out with a bang

2019 was a huge year for METRONET with a number of major milestones had.

Level crossing removal contracts awarded

Level crossing removal contracts awarded

Announcing the preferred proponents for two new contracts are important steps to removing up to seven level crossings on the Armadale line.

Major contract signed

Major contract signed

It’s official – the contract with NEWest Alliance was signed today to build 32 kilometres of additional rail to Perth’s network, as early works started on the Thornlie-Cockburn Link.

What you told us about the Morley-Ellenbrook Line

What you told us about the Morley-Ellenbrook Line

In August this year, the McGowan Government confirmed the general route and station locations for the Morley-Ellenbrook Line. Following this, many of you visited our information sessions and completed an online survey.

Morley-Ellenbrook Line Construction Industry Briefing wrap

Morley-Ellenbrook Line Construction Industry Briefing wrap

Over 350 representatives from across WA’s construction industry attended a Morley-Ellenbrook Line Construction Industry Briefing at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Signed, sealed, delivered from 2022 – Perth’s new C-series trains

Signed, sealed, delivered from 2022 – Perth’s new C-series trains

Perth’s largest ever railcar contract has been officially signed between Alstom Transport Australia and the State Government.Perth’s largest ever railcar contract has been officially signed between Alstom Transport Australia and the State Government.

Calling on local companies to help build Morley-Ellenbrook Line

Calling on local companies to help build Morley-Ellenbrook Line

Local construction and supply chain companies looking to help deliver the Morley-Ellenbrook Line project are invited to attend an Industry Briefing and networking opportunity.

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