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First C-series off the rank ready for network testing

First C-series off the rank ready for network testing

Two years ago we brought back local railcar manufacturing to Western Australia through the METRONET WA Railcar Program and now the first fully completed, locally manufactured C-series train is ready for testing on the network.

Public art brightens new Bayswater Station

Public art brightens new Bayswater Station

From large-scale murals and seating sculptures to detailed digital designs, the public art pieces for the METRONET New Bayswater Station Project have something that appeals to just about everyone.

Three METRONET stations achieve design review ratings

Three METRONET stations achieve design review ratings

Three stations being built under the METRONET New Bayswater Station and Morley-Ellenbrook Line projects have achieved Green Star Design Review ratings, and are all on track to receive a 5 Star Green Star – Railway Stations v1.1 rating.

WA Railcar team welcomes new recruits

WA Railcar team welcomes new recruits

The METRONET WA Railcar Program family has grown with three new apprentices joining the team following completion of the ALSTOM Aboriginal 10-week pre-employment program earlier this year.

Native grass trees conserved for new public spaces

Native grass trees conserved for new public spaces

Around 660 grass trees (Balga in Noongar) are being relocated as part of the Tree Retention Strategy for the METRONET Byford Rail Extension Project.

Accolades for environmental excellence across two METRONET projects

Accolades for environmental excellence across two METRONET projects

An outstanding commitment to environmental management on the METRONET Yanchep Rail Extension Project and Thornlie-Cockburn Link Project has seen contractor NEWest Alliance win an Environmental Achievement award.

METRONET Noongar Reference Group finalist in 2023 National NAIDOC Week Awards

METRONET Noongar Reference Group finalist in 2023 National NAIDOC Week Awards

The METRONET Noongar Reference Group has been announced as a finalist in the 2023 NAIDOC National Week - Caring for Country and Culture Award for their collaborative work identifying Noongar place names for new stations across METRONET projects.

Preparations ramp up for Armadale Line Shutdown

Preparations ramp up for Armadale Line Shutdown

Preparations for the 18-month Armadale Line Shutdown are ramping up, with works on three new bus interchanges and 1.2 kilometres of priority bus lanes now underway, and road modifications along Albany Highway, Welshpool and Shepperton roads to begin next month.

Transforming METRONET Karnup Station

Transforming METRONET Karnup Station

Proposals are now open to transform the site of the proposed METRONET Karnup Station in the City of Rockingham into a thriving community hub.

One small step for Yanchep, one giant leap for Perth-kind!

One small step for Yanchep, one giant leap for Perth-kind!

It’s a big day for the METRONET Yanchep Rail Extension Project, with the first 2.7 kilometres of the 14.5 kilometre extension now laid.

State Budget delivers continued METRONET investment

State Budget delivers continued METRONET investment

Today’s State Budget has delivered continued investment in the transformational METRONET Program. 

Noongar culture and language celebrated through place names at new stations

Noongar culture and language celebrated through place names at new stations

The Noongar Place Names Initiative acknowledges the traditional and ongoing connection of Noongar people to Country, and celebrates and promotes multiple facets of Noongar culture, customs and values across METRONET projects through language.

Closing the loop with upcycled banner mesh

Closing the loop with upcycled banner mesh

How can banner mesh provide sustainable employment opportunities? When it’s upcycled from a METRONET project of course!

Life experience informs access and inclusion

Life experience informs access and inclusion

New Bayswater Station will be the first on Perth’s rail network to have an adult change facility, thanks to input from the METRONET Access and Inclusion Reference Group

New homes in the pipeline around METRONET precincts

New homes in the pipeline around METRONET precincts

An investment in strategic water and wastewater infrastructure has been announced ahead of next week's State Budget.

Airport and Midland lines shutdown extended

Airport and Midland lines shutdown extended

The temporary closure of the Midland and Airport lines has been extended until 28 April to safely carry out essential and highly complex works on the new METRONET Bayswater Station.

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