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Honouring the past and protecting our future

Honouring the past and protecting our future

The METRONET Byford Rail Extension is honouring and preserving the rich cultural heritage of the Whadjuk and Gnaala Karla Booja people, as works continue to preserve and identify heritage items of significance on the project.

Community painting at Noranda Pedestrian Underpass

Community painting at Noranda Pedestrian Underpass

Looking for a bit of unique and creative fun on the school holidays? Come add a bit of colour to the Noranda Station Pedestrian Underpass being delivered as part of the METRONET Morley Ellenbrook Line.

First train on the tracks at Yanchep

First train on the tracks at Yanchep

The first test train on the new METRONET Yanchep Rail Extension Project line. The extension will support more than 150,000 future Yanchep-Two Rocks residents and allow tourists another transport option to travel to our northern suburbs. 

Giving back to the Midland community

Giving back to the Midland community

Throughout 2023 the New Midland Station Project team has worked with local community groups to give back by supporting various causes.

Piling to support elevated rail

Piling to support elevated rail

You may have noticed the huge 130 tonnes drill rigs in the rail corridor close to where Carlisle Station used to be…and you may be wondering what they’re for. They’re on site for piling works.

Safety first on the METRONET Yanchep Rail Extension Project

Safety first on the METRONET Yanchep Rail Extension Project

To stay safe while around the METRONET Yanchep Rail Extension train network, we all need to use our brains around trains. 

Community feedback shapes design

Community feedback shapes design

Over the past nine months, the project team has been seeking feedback from the community on Armadale and Byford stations and public space designs.

Loyal local advocates for Byford community

Loyal local advocates for Byford community

Byford resident Colleen Rankin – a loyal local ambassador committed to making a positive contribution to the Byford community.

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. 

Relocation, relocation, relocation

Relocation, relocation, relocation

Check out how METRONET Victoria Park- Canning Level Crossing Removal Project is creating a safer, more efficient rail network across Perth. Enhancing safety and reliability through seamless services relocation.

Community names for the gantry cranes unveiled

Community names for the gantry cranes unveiled

The annoucement of the winners and official names for the four impressive gantry cranes as part of the METRONET Victoria Park-Canning Level Crossing Removal Project

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. 

Showcasing sustainable solutions

Showcasing sustainable solutions

Permeable paving, tree guards, recycled sand products, and dam covers were just some of the sustainable products showcased at the third Sustainable Suppliers Forum in October.

Shipping container? Rail communications room? Art? Actually…it’s all three!

Shipping container? Rail communications room? Art? Actually…it’s all three!

East Victoria Park Primary School and Education Support Centre studentswith the help of local artist Catherine Peattie have transformed an everyday shipping container into a culturally connective and colourful community art project.

Maps, facts, sausages… we have it all!

Maps, facts, sausages… we have it all!

With the start of the Armadale/Thornlie Line transformation just around the corner, there is no better time than this Sunday, 12 November to get all your questions answered!

Curious about the upcoming Armadale/Thornlie Line transformation? Get your questions answered!

Curious about the upcoming Armadale/Thornlie Line transformation? Get your questions answered!

Join us at a convenient one-stop-shop event where you can chat with experts about the new stations, public space design, construction and supporting bus services available during the shutdown.

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